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.

Success
Search for Kamahl Song Connects Centenarian with the World

ABC North Coast by Elloise Farrow-Smith. Centenarian Frank Birkin of Tweed Heads had been on his own for 11 years when a song on the radio set him on a […]


17 January 2019

Courses
Sustainable Sewing – Learn More

Brand new to ACE this summer is Sustainable Sewing! A brilliant short course designed so you can learn how to create reusable solutions and reduce environmental impact. Students will be […]


15 January 2019

News
Trainers Join ACE Team

We have a flock of new and super talented trainers joining the ACE crew, today we have a minute to chat with Maria Vedis and Steve Tuxford. Welcome aboard, we […]


14 January 2019

Courses
ACE Tribe Study Tips

This week we launch the ACE Tribe Tips, think of it as insider info to keep you motivated and on track. We’ll be sharing the 5 best study tips straight […]


13 January 2019

Courses
Hazard Perception Course Launches at ACE Lismore

ACE welcomes the ‘Hazard Perception Course’ to its Lismore College Campus program as from today. This new course offers 1:1 or small group assistance in preparing for the NSW RMS […]


07 January 2019

News
Bounce / ACE Partnership is Changing Lives

Sun, surf and sand – Bounce Australia feels right at home in Queensland. For the last 11 years, the majority of our business has been based in Victoria – That […]


06 January 2019

News
Welcome Angela, New Lismore College Manager

After a whirlwind first week we caught up with Angela Kristo, the new Lismore College Manager to say hello and see what she has in store. ACE: What’s your career […]


19 December 2018

News
Trainers Required to Inspire Lives & Change Futures

ACE Community Colleges in partnership with Bounce Australia is seeking Contract Trainers to deliver a tailored training program across the Southern Brisbane region and Gold Coast, Queensland commencing mid-February 2019. […]


17 December 2018

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

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