Learner Stories
Life-Changing Stories
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The award winning Skills for Work programme is a national initiative that provides training opportunities to help employees deal with...
I’ve met so many wonderful people who have taught me so much
As part of our European Agenda for Adult Learning (EAAL) Project, AONTAS organised a professional exchange to Malta in collaboration...
I want to inspire the Travelling community to go back to education
The National Learning Network (NLN) provides a range of flexible training courses and specialist support services in 50 centers around...
Returning to education has changed my life and I feel I can do anything now
The 2nd European Vocational Skills Week takes place from the 20th to 24th November 2017. As National Coordinator for the...
“EPIC was the perfect environment for me.”
The 2nd European Vocational Skills Week takes place from the 20th to 24th November 2017. As National Coordinator for the...
“Community education gave me the confidence to progress to third level”
Sharon's experience of community education helped build her confidence and self-esteem and provided her with the encouragement and support to...
“I couldn’t speak a word of English”
Imani is from the Republic Democratic of Congo and the spoken languages in his country are French and Swahili. When...
“I have gained qualifications but also important life skills”
In 2011 John Connell was unexpectedly made redundant and was faced with some big life decisions on what his next...
“It takes just one step and if you’re willing to take that step people will be there to help you”
“From that moment on my life changed for the better” After the birth of my last child I suffered from...