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2018 |
In January 2018, ALS was formed, previously known as Acorn Learning. |
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2017 |
In May, Acorn’s Training Division gained approval to deliver Apprenticeship training in England. Also In August, Acorn’s Training Division partnered with Cardiff Metropolitan University and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) to introduce a Higher Apprenticeship in Accounting which includes the ACCA Diploma in Accounting and Business. In November, Acorn’s Training Division was awarded Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) Accredited Apprenticeship Training Provider status, making us the first provider in Wales to achieve such status and only one of a small number of providers throughout the UK.
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2015 |
Also in October, a UK first for Acorn's Learning & Development Division, as six of its Principality Building Society Apprentices achieve the Higher Apprenticeship in Banking, Level 4. |
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2013 |
In October, Acorn’s Learning & Development Division is presented with the 'Provider Award for Social Responsiveness' at the National Apprenticeship Awards Cymru / Wales. |
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2012 |
In January, Acorn’s Learning & Development Division adds Apprenticeship programmes to its commercial training portfolio in England.
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2011 |
In November, Acorn’s Learning & Development Division is designated the 'Apprenticeship Provider of the Year' at the National Apprenticeship Awards Cymru / Wales. Also in November, Acorn’s Learning & Development Division becomes a member of the National Skills Academy for Retail; a network of skills-shops designed to improve productivity for retail businesses and their staff, through training. Acorn Skills Shop forms part of a network of three skills shops in Wales.
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2009 |
In January Acorn's Learning and Development Division wins the Newport Construction Initiative's 2008 'Investment in Skills Award' In June Acorn becomes the first education provider in Wales to be accredited by the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII). Acorn achieves the latest Investors in People (IIP) certification incorporating the entire group - Concept Staffing, Acorn Recruitment and Acorn Learning Solutions.
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2008 |
In January, Acorn signs a ground-breaking recruitment and training agreement with the world-renowned Wales Millennium Centre. In November, Arriva supported by Acorn's Learning & Development Division wins the 'employer' category at the National Training Awards.
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2003 |
In August, Acorn's training division merges with 'Lexicon', a major UK provider of vocational training. The move enhances Acorn's training portfolio to cover all areas of IT training, vocational learning, and management and leadership development programmes.
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