We seek to increase the visibility, raise the voice of, and promote the value of adult learning.
The Lifelong Learning participation rate rate among adults stands at
12% in 2020
down from 15% in 2019
Community education empowers learners to to increase agency, capacity and self-confidence
engage in their community
to increase agency, capacity and self-confidence
Almost
400
members nationwide
useful resources
ISSUED IN October 2021
National Further Education and Training (FET) Learner Forum 2020/2021 Learner Report
ISSUED IN October 2021
AONTAS Supporting Educational Equality with the Adult Learning Sector in Northern Ireland
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SUPPORTING OUR MEMBERS
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AONTAS
AONTAS member since 1969 - 2020
SUPPORTING ADULT LEARNERS
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
The level of support and range of programmes was just what I needed.
Rowena Watters
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