Blog

Welcome to our ACE Community Colleges Blog. This is where we share all the news, stories and course updates, plus celebrate the amazing success of students and the program. Plan on visiting this page often to catch up on all the ACE Community Colleges happenings.

News
Review of Australia’s VET System Announced

The Prime Minister, the Hon Scott Morrison MP, has appointed the Hon Steven Joyce (pictured), former New Zealand Minister for Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment and former Minister of Finance, […]


03 December 2018

News
Not Your Average Christmas – Go Gary

Today we would like you to meet Gary, he is the husband of ACE’s HR Manager Kathleen and this is his amazing story. “I have always promised myself to do […]


02 December 2018

News
5 Skills in High Demand

As the workforce continues to evolve, employers are placing a premium on people with skills that will help secure their success in the future. But, what exactly are they looking […]


28 November 2018

Courses
Weekends and Workdays – Lismore Launches 2019

We’re not sure exactly how many course books we have launched at ACE Lismore since 1972 but this one makes us smile; and the minute you open its pages we […]


22 November 2018

Courses
Burleigh 2019 Launches

If we had a drum roll we would play it – look what just arrived at ACE Burleigh. The brand new 2019 course books – and they are so gorgeous. […]


19 November 2018

Courses
Tweed Seniors to get Tech Savvy with ACE

Older people in Tweed have the opportunity to increase their digital skills to stay connected through the NSW Government’s popular Tech Savvy Seniors program. Delivered in partnership with Telstra, Tech […]


13 November 2018

Success
Dream Becomes Dream Job

An enrolment at ACE was Nicole Trotter’s first step to a fresh perspective on life, not to mention a brand-new career. Approaching her employment and training coach Amanda at JobActive […]


11 November 2018

News
Workplace Stress Strategy

Remember the time when we could go home and forget about work until the next day? No mobile phones, access to email and expectations to ‘stay connected’. It seems like […]


31 October 2018

Courses
Native Bee Keeping

Frank Adcock is a super popular guy around our College in Lismore – Frank is our native bee specialist and his short course is 2018’s most popular lifestyle inspired option […]


22 October 2018

Courses
Fresh Perspective and New Future

Earlier this year we met Kyle, his journey is one of perseverance and determination despite the obstacles presented to him. Health and other challenges affected his perception of self-worth, resulting in […]


21 October 2018

Courses
2018 is Not Done

At ACE we believe that 2018 is not done, that you can make a huge difference to your career prospects and now is the time to pick up the phone […]


15 October 2018

Courses
What Can I Be

Australian statistics suggest that you will make a career change 5-7 times during your work life. At ACE Community Colleges we highly recommend career pathway planning to assist guide your […]


03 October 2018

Courses
Get Ahead of the Pack

You’ve heard of Summer School… ACE in Lismore is thrilled to introduce you to Spring School. If you have been waiting all year for just that right moment to do […]


17 September 2018

News
Fresh Data: Not For Profit Providers NSW

On almost all tracked measures of vulnerability and disadvantage, NSW community education vocational education and training (VET) providers over-perform, compared to both TAFE and private for-profit providers. The latest research […]


17 September 2018

Events
Adult Learners Week 2018

Adult Learners’ Week is celebrated annually with hundreds of events and activities designed to promote the benefits of learning and to highlight the many options available. Why bother you might […]


03 September 2018

Success
Second Chance at New Career

Sometimes a second chance is just what you need to discover your true passion. Having completed a Certificate III in Business Administration 8 years ago, Bridie Hayes was unsure if […]


30 August 2018

Courses
Launching our Burleigh Summer School 18/19

Launching today is the 2018/19 Burleigh Summer School. This is a brilliant way to pick up the pace on your career journey, catch up on missed courses, broaden out qualification […]


29 August 2018

News
Students Volunteer to Help Community

ACE is very very good at lending a helping hand. But how’s this for community spirit? Certificate III in Individual Support students from both Kirra and Runaway Bay classes volunteered […]


27 August 2018

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