Ace Academy
Why be average when you can be ACE ?
100% achieved their qualification with 80% of unemployed individuals progressing into employment / further education in 2020/21.
Ace Academy
Why be average when you can be ACE ?
98.6% achieved their qualification against a national achievement rate of 84.2% and 79% of unemployed individuals progressed into employment / further education in 2022/23.
About ACE Academy
A state of the art training academy offering training in engineering specifically designed by industry experts for the training of industry skills which are required by local engineering companies.
Who is Ace Academy for?
This programme is designed for unemployed individuals aged 19+ looking for a career in Engineering. Local employers who are looking to develop and upskill their existing workforce.
Who is Ace Academy for?
This programme is designed for unemployed individuals aged 19+ looking for a career in Engineering. Local employers who are looking to develop and upskill their existing workforce.
What Qualifications do I get?
All our qualifications are recognised by both the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA) and the engineering authority framework, designed by industry, and vary from level 1 up to level 3, which are delivered by qualified industry specialists. All individuals gain real practical experience and benefit from the knowledge and training received in the areas that employers value.
Following your time at the Ace Academy, we aim to support you back into employment. We work with many local engineering companies and agencies who support the Ace Academy.
What Qualifications do I get?
All our qualifications are recognised by both the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA) and the engineering authority framework, designed by industry, and vary from level 1 up to level 3, which are delivered by qualified industry specialists. All individuals gain real practical experience and benefit from the knowledge and training received in the areas that employers value.
Following your time with the Ace Academy, our aim is to support you back in to employment. We work with many local engineering companies and agencies in order to do this.
Case Study
Sam
Sam came to us in order to gain skills and knowledge to support him in to an engineering career.
He successfully completed our Ace Academy programme and has now started an apprenticeship with Don Bur.
Michael
Michael came to us looking to gain some experience that would lead to a job opportunity.
After successfully completing the program, Michael has gained full time permanent employment with Grenville Engineering where he is doing extremely well.
Lynsey
Lynsey joined the academy after she had completed a computer course. She was looking for something that would utilise the new skills she had gained and attended our machine operative course. Despite her fears that she wouldn’t be able to do it, she progressed through the course really well and showed great ability and understanding which saw her confidence in her own ability grow.
Lynsey attended an interview at Alpha Engineering which resulted in her being offered full time employment.
Lea
Lea came to the academy to develop skills that would support his route into employment. He progressed well throughout the 5-week welding program and successfully gained employment at Don-Bur.
Lea says ‘I really enjoyed my time at the academy. Everyone is really nice and there is a really good learning environment. Since achieving my qualification, I’ve gained employment locally.’
Oliver
Oliver joined the academy unsure of career paths available to him.
He successfully completed the machine operative 5-week program and has progressed onto an engineering apprenticeship at barkers Engineering.
Oliver says ‘I found the course via a jobs fair. The course delivered on what was promised and more and it was a very good and needed learning experience.’
Jason
Jason came to the academy looking for a route into employment. After successfully completing the machine operative 5-week program, Jason gained full time employment at Alpha Engineering.
Jason says ‘The tutor was always on hand to give help and advice where required and it was a relaxed environment.’
Andrew
Andrew came to the academy unsure of the route he wanted to take. He successfully completed the 5-week machine operating program and is now working full time at Alpha Engineering.
Andy says ‘I have fully enjoyed my time at ACE Academy and would like to thank all the staff involved who have helped me to gain qualifications that have resulted in me becoming employed.’
Antony
Antony joined the welding academy as he was looking for support with gaining full time employment. Following a successful program, he has gained full time employment at CDS Airtek.
Antony says ‘I was initially apprehensive about what the course would entail however after the first day I felt completely at ease. I was able to learn at my own speed and any problems I had were quickly solved. I am very happy with my progress and I have to say this is one of the best things I have ever done.’
Symon
Symon first came to the academy through a Mentoring Circles program run by the JCP. As a result of this, Symon discovered an enjoyment for welding and took part in our 5-week welding program.
Throughout the program, Symon’s confidence grew along with his standard of welding. He has now progressed to a higher level engineering college course through North Staffs Engineering Group. On completion of this course, he will progress on to a Level 3 Engineering Apprenticeship.
Michael
Michael joined the welding academy as he was looking for a route into full time employment. He had done some temporary work previously but was very keen to forge his way in a full time permanent role.
Following a successful 5-week program, Michael went on to gain a full time permanent job at PKD Precision Engineering
Sam
Sam joined the welding academy in order to learn new skills that would support him in gaining employment. Sam progressed really well throughout the 5-week program and we supported him to gain full time employment at Don-Bur.
Sam says ‘I found the course challenging however it suited my personality and ethic down to the ground. If you put the graft in, you see the results. It’s that simple. I CANNOT STRESS how grateful for Sara and Dave’s time and effort as without them I would still be chasing a job I do not want. They have provided me a career I will soak up and be successful in’.
