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Learner Stories

Life-Changing Stories

Adult education allows you to take charge of your own learning and you are treated as a person with a valued opinion

Kayla’s story is being shared as part of the AONTAS Adult Learners’ Festival 2022. The Festival highlighted how everyone can...

I am heading into my sixty fifth year of life and still learning how to live

Damien’s story is being shared as part of the Adult Learners’ Festival 2022, to celebrate and promote the value of...

“We all have different learning styles, but can excel when our educational and learning needs are met”

Carmel's story is shared as part of AONTAS’ Adult Learners' Festival 2022 to celebrate and promote the value of returning...

“No matter how small you are, you can be bigger than anything you can think of with education”

Deborah's story is shared as part of AONTAS’s One Step Up national campaign from 24th - 28th January 2022 to...

“Quality education is the most important of all the SDGs because it is the goal that underpins each of the other sustainable development goals.”

Karl's story is shared as part of AONTAS’ national campaign from 1st - 14th September 2021 to raise awareness about...

“You should learn to walk in other people’s shoes before you judge”

Jamie’s story is shared as part of AONTAS’ national campaign from 1st - 14th September 2021 to raise awareness about...

“I’d highly recommend that people get involved with their local Education and Training Board and to truly enjoy and appreciate what’s on offer.”

Thomas’ story is shared as part of AONTAS’ national campaign from 1st - 14th September 2021 to raise awareness about...

“The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) I am most passionate about are the first two – SDG 1, No Poverty and SDG 2, Zero Hunger.”

Niamh Becton has previously participated in AONTAS Learner Voice activities including by sharing her learner story, participating in the Further...

“I found my voice because of this programme and I found that lifelong learning is really of value.”

I met a fellow South African, and she told me about SECAD, and the Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) level...