Learner Voice Training: AONTAS collaborates with Education and Training Boards across Ireland

We currently offer staff training on the foundations and practice of Learner Voice work. We also offer workshops for learners on leadership, advocacy and planning. The goal is to listen and be responsive to what learners need, and encourage and facilitate more learners to return to and stay in Further Education and Training.
Save the Date! A Window to the World: AONTAS Adult Education Summit 2023

AONTAS announces the biggest event of the year – A Window to the World: AONTAS Adult Education Summit 2023 – happening this November 15th in the Aviva Stadium
“Adult learning is a social justice movement”: the AONTAS AGM 2023

The AONTAS Annual General Meeting for 2023 took place in Dublin on 24th May, featuring discussions on using the language of the heart in adult and community education, and featuring a keynote from Dr Katriona O’Sullivan, award-winning lecturer and author of new memoir about poverty and education, “Poor”.
€5 Million in Funding Announced for Community Education through Reach Fund 2023

Funding has been announced for community education by Minister Simon Harris TD, Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, the latest round of the Reach Fund.
AONTAS appointed SDG Champion

We are honoured and enthused that AONTAS has been appointed by Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Eamon Ryan TD, as one of Ireland’s champions to help progress the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
City of Dublin Education and Training Board announces opening of REACH Fund 2023

City of Dublin Education and Training Board (ETB) have announced that the REACH Fund 2023, which is distributed by SOLAS, is now open. Applications close on 26th May 2023 at 5pm.
Closing the Digital Divide: “Later Life Online” event in Dublin this May

Announcing a new event upcoming with AONTAS, on closing the Digital Divide. The event, “Later Life Online”, will take place in Dublin on May 11th.
GATHER: Discovering Assistive Technology Together Free online event this May

AHEAD are calling for submissions to present at this upcoming three-day conference on assistive technology in May.
New funding announced: Adult Literacy for Life Collaboration and Innovation Fund open for applications

There is new funding available through SOLAS to support public, community, voluntary, and non-profit groups and organisations to help people with all forms of literacy. Deadline for applications is 5pm on Friday, 14th April 2023.
AONTAS STAR Awards 2023 – Friday 10th March

A review of the winners at the annual AONTAS STAR Awards, which took place on Friday 10th March 2023, recognising and celebrating adult learning in initiatives from across Ireland who make a positive impact on people’s lives and on communities.