We seek to increase the visibility, raise the voice of, and promote the value of adult learning.
More than
6 million
people reached through AONTAS communications in 2018
Over
20,000
learners accessing information in 2018
Almost
500
members nationwide
29 Mar 2019
FET learners from Laois and Offaly ETB have their voices heard at National FET Learner Forum in Tullamore
26 Mar 2019
FET learners from Kildare and Wicklow ETB have their voices heard at National FET Learner Forum in Naas
17 Apr 2019
Sharing Learner Voice in Europe
25 Jan 2019
How to Use the One Step Up Events Calendar
22 Jan 2019
What is One Step Up?
22 Jan 2019
Top 5 Reasons to Return to Education
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ISSUED IN April 2019
AONTAS Toolkit for Engaging with European and Local Election Candidates
ISSUED IN March 2019
Re-Engagement with QQI: A Resource for Community Education Providers-
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SUPPORTING OUR MEMBERS
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SUPPORTING ADULT LEARNERS
I know what it’s like to feel that you’re not good enough for jobs because of education, now I believe in myself, what I have gained is an abundance, confidence wise.
Barry Christy
The level of support and range of programmes was just what I needed.
Rowena Watters
I have gained great qualifications but also important life skills such as sticking to deadlines, broadening my mind and way of thinking, meeting other people and developing friendships.
John Connell
Learning English has given me the confidence to talk in front of people without feeling sorry of myself. I can also make my own appointments in English, I have made friends and enjoy our conversations.
Imani Tutu
For many adult learners, we did not have the chance to take the conventional route through education. We took the long and winding road or “scenic route” back to education. But I am proof that it can be done!
Una Buckley
UPCOMING EVENTS
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2019
10
May
AONTAS Community Education Network (CEN) Meeting - Donegal
The outcome of this session will inform the AONTAS position during the SOLAS consultation process. It is also our understanding that there will be an online public consultation, so this session will support members who wish to contribute to this. It is therefore very important that as many CEN members as possible attend and participate in this meeting in order to ensure a strong community education voice during the process.
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