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...
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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...
ACL Essex releases guide to re-energising your career during National Careers Week 2024
This year, the adult education provider is giving top tips to show people how to build the career they’ve always wanted. During National Careers Week (4-9 March), ACL Essex is showing people how they can improve their job prospects with a range of courses. Councillor Tony Ball, Essex County Council’s Cabinet Member for Education Excellence,...
Nightingale Success Story – Magda
We recently caught up with Magda, who is completing a level 3 diploma in adult care, fully funded by the Nightingale Care Bursary. Read more about their story below: Please tell us a little bit about your current role/course I am a residential assistant and I generally work nights. I provide support to service users with...
Ways Into Work and Career Guidance
Finding a job can be hard and there could be a number of reasons why you feel like you aren’t progressing. It may feel like a never-ending uphill battle, but don’t fret, we can help you find the light at the end of the tunnel. Learn the skills to inspire and empower you to get...