Summary
ACL Essex is offering free training and career support during National Careers Week (3-8 March 2025).
The adult education provider is shining a light on its courses to help people across Essex improve their skills and job prospects.
ACL Essex is offering free training and career support during National Careers Week (3-8 March 2025).
The adult education provider is shining a light on its courses to help people across Essex improve their skills and job prospects.
Councillor Tony Ball, Essex County Council’s Cabinet Member for Education Excellence, Lifelong Learning and Employability, explains: “National Careers Week is an excellent occasion for individuals to reevaluate their career goals and take steps towards achieving them. At ACL Essex, we are committed to providing accessible and flexible training opportunities to help people build their desired careers, often at no cost to the learner.”
Free Training Opportunities
12-Week Skills Bootcamps
Get job-ready fast with intensive courses in digital marketing, project management (construction), and early years. The courses are online, and tutor led. Visit www.aclessex.com/skills-bootcamps to learn more.
Flexible learning for busy lifestyles courses
Flexible Learning Courses – fit learning around your schedule. Options include digital skills, business management, plus early years and education. Discover more at www.aclessex.com/funded-training/flexible-learning.
Poppins bursary for early years sector
Poppins Bursary (early years training) offers free courses for those working in or entering the early years sector. Find out more at www.aclessex.com/funded-training/poppins-bursary.
Nightingale care bursary for health and care sector
Nightingale care bursary provides free training for health and care sector workers. Courses range from Level 2 to Level 5 and are available for new recruits and existing employees. Visit www.aclessex.com/funded-training/nightingale-bursary/ for more information.
Earn while you learn with apprenticeships
Apprenticeships are available to all at any stage of their career. ACL Essex’s apprenticeships offer experience and income while gaining new skills. Programmes are available in Business Administration, IT & Digital, and more. Learn more at www.aclessex.com/apprenticeships.
Wellbeing support for career changes
If you feel your career is at a crossroads and unsure where to go. ACL Essex offers courses like ‘What Other Job Can I Do?’ and ‘Your New Vision in Life or Career’. Find out more at www.aclessex.com/courses/qualifications-skills-for-employment/get-back-into-work.
To discover more about career opportunities, visit www.aclessex.com. To explore courses and career paths – www.aclessex.com/pathways.