We are pleased to introduce our new curriculum, which offers a wide range of learning opportunities. This year, the curriculum has undergone several changes. These changes are in response to new funding rules set by the Department for Education (DfE), which means we can no longer use money from the Adult Skills Fund to support...
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ACL Apprenticeship Information Events In June
We will be hosting two FREE to attend online events in June to provide information on apprenticeships. The first event (11 June) will focus on prospective apprentices, providing the opportunity to speak to the ACL Essex team about apprenticeships on offer. The second event (13 June) will inform employers on how apprenticeships can improve their...
ACL Essex celebrates its work in the community on National Numeracy Day
ACL Essex has supported hundreds of adults over the past year to develop their numeracy skills and is shining a light on the courses on offer on National Numeracy Day (22 May). The adult education provider is supporting the community by launching a range of maths courses over the coming months. ACL Essex has received...
Join our Nightingale Bursary online event 25 June 2024
This event is for those interested in a career in health and social care or those who currently work in the sector who would like to progress their careers. Our Nightingale Care Bursary enables Health & Social Care providers to support their staff with FREE training and development opportunities. Employers may also find this event...
Look after your mental health and wellbeing this Mental Health Awareness Week
ACL Essex will offer free mental health and wellbeing courses during the awareness week. Free, online mental health and wellbeing courses will start at ACL Essex during Mental Health Awareness Week. The courses will be split into two sessions over two weeks. They will cover areas like how to manage anxiety and overwhelm, setting goals...
International Nurses Day: ACL Essex Offers free health and social care training for all
To mark International Nurses Day, the adult education provider is highlighting its free health and social care courses and qualifications. ACL Essex is highlighting its range of health and social care courses and qualifications, available through the Nightingale Care Bursary. International Nurses Day takes place on 12 May every year, on what was Florence Nightingale’s...
Clacton Town Centre & Harwich Library
Work has begun to develop a new multi-use community hub in Clacton Town Centre. The new multi-storey building will sit at the site of the current Clacton Library. The hub will house a brand-new library, local registration services and an Adult Community Learning Centre. It will also include a space for the University of Essex’s...
World Art Day: Turn your passion into a career
To mark World Art Day, ACL Essex wants people to consider turning pastimes like photography or art into a career. ACL Essex offers a range of creative courses and qualifications. The courses support people to pursue their ideal career, progress in their current job or set up their own business. Amateur photographers could kickstart a...
Earth Day 2024 at ACL Colchester
Join us this Earth Day, April 22nd, at ACL Colchester! We have lots of fun and interesting activities to help you learn about taking care of our planet. You can try out our special ‘green’ courses to learn about jobs that help the Earth. Make sure to sign up early to save your spot, or...
ACL Essex celebrates its work in the community on World Maths Day
Adult education provider, ACL Essex supports hundreds of adults to develop their maths skills. This World Maths Day (23 March), ACL Essex is celebrating its work in the community and shining a light on the maths courses on offer. ACL Essex has received government funding to run a series of Multiply courses. The courses will...