It can be very difficult to make decisions about which course to take, or career path to follow. How do you find out what sort of employment your favourite interest or subject could you lead you in to? There is a wealth of information to be found on the internet on the internet but…
We’re delighted to announce the launch of our Discover Magazine, available for free online and to pick up from supermarkets, our centres and libraries across Essex – while stocks last! Our first edition is jam packed with creative and craft ideas, inspiring stories, showcasing learner work, helpful tips, upcoming courses, and competitions. ACL Discover Magazine…
Are you over 24? Get a Level 3 qualification fully funded through the National Skills Level 3 Adult Offer. From April 2021, any adult aged 24 and over who wants to achieve their first full level 3 qualification or is unemployed or earning less than £18,525 annual gross salary will be able to enrol on specific fully-funded…
ACL is an official #Census21 Support Center. We’re offering free and friendly support to anyone who needs it at locations across Essex. The Census Support Centres are funded by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) and managed by Good Things Foundation, one of the UK’s leading social change charities. This partnership means that people can…
View the latest Community & Family learning newsletter for upcoming events, activities and other news. Latest courses to support parents, grandparents, carers and anyone supporting young people in Essex based on a thematic offer including: Wellbeing – mental health support, exercise and nutrition, mindfulness, and financial wellbeing Parenting English and Maths Qualifications and Employment Specialist…
Apprenticeships are a great way to grow your workforce and harness talent. They can help you attract and retain the best employees for your business by upskilling employees and introducing innovative ideas and skills into your business – especially with the government offering to fund potentially all the training costs. Employers will receive £3,000 for…
As you will be aware, the government has published the ‘COVID-19 Response – Spring 2021’, setting out the roadmap out of the current lockdown. Most importantly the roadmap lays out a route to seeing our family and friends, and allowing us to get back out into the real world enjoying face-to-face activities. This includes face-to-face…
Have you entered our 2021 Story Competition? Emma, one of our Creative Writing tutors , recently met up with one of the judges, local Essex Author Sarah Armstrong. They discussed her recent publications and top tips for Authors. Emma is currently studying for her PhD and is a Fellow of the Higher Education Authority at…
Martin is the Managing Director of The Alternative Accommodation Agency Ltd, who have used ACL apprenticeships to give opportunities to young adults so they can learn and gain invaluable real-life skills which are essential for career progression. Martin also wanted someone who could grow with them as the business grew. What impact has the apprenticeship…
Half term is upon us and another week in lockdown looms. Unlike last year’s Lockdown #1 when the weather was great, this time round we can’t go anywhere other than on yet another walk – and even the dog is getting bored of that! So what can we do that helps us and our children…