Benefits of Membership
AONTAS as a membership organisation believe in the right of every adult to continue their learning throughout their lives. Over 550 learners, tutors, adult education co-ordinators, managers, policy makers and many other interested organisations and individuals avail of the many benefits of AONTAS.
Testimonial:
"Thanks to AONTAS for supporting us at the Sligo Adult Guidance service for the broader issues relevant to adult education and for challenging us to take action locally, which we have done most recently during the adult learners' week by organising a very successful adult learners' fair. I would strongly encourage all staff involved in adult education to become members of this proactive group."
Josephine McGread, Sligo Adult Guidance Service
Value
- Attend discussion fora for learners and practitioners to share experience and inform the professional development of adult educators
- Help strengthen the role of community education as a key provider in the sector by joining the Community Education Network
- Participate in research to inform policy and practice for the adult and community education sector
Voice
- Bring your issues to the attention of government, media, decision makers and the general public through ongoing consultation processes
- Document and share examples of best practice
- Become a part of the National Adult Learner Forum, a platform for adult learners
Visibility
- Avail of training to develop your own communications strategies and media campaigns
- Promote the work of your organisation during the annual Adult Learners' Festival in February
Testimonials
Stephen Flitton
"AONTAS provides excellent information on a whole range of subjects, including developments at both governmental and local level and events taking place throughout the country... AONTAS has also provided us with an opportunity to network with other community and adult education centres throughout the country. This allows the opportunity to discuss problems or issues that we have in common as well as to share solutions and experience."
Stephen Flitton, Warrenmount CED Centre
"I'm really pleased to be involved as a member of AONTAS and to be able to add my voice to the work of lobbying for the provision of increased resources to a much neglected sector within our society...Being a member of AONTAS has made me more aware of the fantastic work that service providers and individual adult learners are doing all around the country. It has also opened my eyes to what I can do to support others in our learning communities. For these, and many other worthwhile reasons, I am happy to partner in the work of AONTAS."
Mick Power, Adult learner and practitioner
Any organisation, group or individual that is involved, or interested, in adult and community education may apply for membership. If you feel that you would benefit both in your practice and personally from AONTAS join our vibrant organisation today!
