At ACL Essex, we offer a pathway for individuals interested in becoming professional counsellors. Our courses cater to those beginning their journey, providing the foundational skills needed to pursue professional recognition with the Counselling and Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body (CPCAB). However, the significance of counselling skills extends beyond those aiming to work in the field....
Chelmsford resident Deborah, 38, attended ACL Essex in Chelmsford in 2022/23 and 2023/24. She completed Levels 2 and 3 Beauty qualifications during her time at ACL Essex. Here is Deborah’s story: “I’m a cleaning supervisor and I’ve got two children. The pay for my cleaning job isn’t great and during lockdown I wanted to start...
Congratulations on achieving this important milestone. Your hard work truly deserves to be celebrated. If you didn’t receive the results you were expecting, it’s natural to feel a bit uncertain. You might be exploring your choices or thinking about a new direction. Please reach out to us for guidance to support you through whatever comes...
Hear from our Hairdressing and Barbering learners about their experiences, how they have benefited and what their ambitions are for the future. We spoke with Lisa, a Hairdressing Level 2 student at ACL who has studying at ACL since October 2023. She shared her thoughts on her course experience, saying: We asked Lisa about her...
We recently held our Celebrating Creativity and Sustainability in Hair Design competition at ACL Colchester in partnership with Kleek Apprenticeships and Debut Training Academy. The competition aimed to highlight the amazing talent and creativity of our students in the hair design industry. This occasion wasn’t just about showcasing talent; it was also an opportunity to...
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...
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...
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,...
Accounting can be a rewarding and interesting career pathway for many, with the wide variety of career options within the accounting and finance industry, it’s likely you’ll be able to find a career to suit your interests. Here are 5 reasons to study an accounting qualification: Gain an internationally recognised qualification Did you know all...
When thinking of careers that involve being creative, are your first thoughts art-based roles? Creativity is the ability to think of new and original ideas, which is needed in a wide variety of job roles outside of the art industry. Keep reading to learn about a small selection of non-art based creative careers, and the...