Call for Papers – The Adult Learner Journal 2018
PLEASE NOTE: Deadline has been extended to 9am on Monday 9th April 2018 AONTAS is now seeking submissions for The Adult Learner – 2018 Edition. The Theme of The Adult Learner 2018 is Taking the Temperature of Adult Learning in 2018. Adult education generally – but further education and training, and community education specifically – has experienced significant […]
CEN 10: Sustaining Community Education Conference
Our CEN10 Conference took place in Croke Park on the 29th November, and what a wonderful day it was celebrating 10 years of the AONTAS Community Education Network (CEN)! We were delighted to have Minister Simon Coveney open the event, and meet with many of our CEN members and learners. Other highlights from […]
Regional CEN Training – Longford
Building on the recommendations at the Community Education Network (CEN) meeting in June, AONTAS held a CEN information and training session on “Ensuring the voice of community education is heard at local and regional levels” in Longford Women’s Link. The session covered the following: Local government structures of relevance to community education Challenges and opportunities for […]
Nominations Sought for AONTAS STAR Awards 2018
AONTAS is seeking nominations from adult learning initiatives throughout Ireland for the 12th Annual STAR Awards 2018. The awards recognise the use of innovative approaches in adult and community education. Adult and community education is about more than receiving a qualification. From improved confidence to better health, the wider benefits are far-reaching and can have a hugely positive […]
Liberties Tutor Travels to Mallorca on a Professional Study Visit
Liberties tutor Lia Clarkson will travel to Mallorca today (06.11.2017) to take part in a professional study visit organised by AONTAS, the National Adult Learning Organisation. Ms Clarkson, from Dublin, works in Warrenmount Community Education Centre. Based in the heart of the Liberties, they deliver programmes to 400 adult learners a year across 42 different nationalities. At national […]
Clondalkin Woman Travels to Estonia to take part in International Conference
Dublin woman Jacqueline Sheehy will travel to the European City of Tallinn today (19.10.17) to attend an international conference on active citizenship, democracy and participation, and meet with other adult education professionals from across Europe. Ms Sheehy from Dublin works in The Clondalkin Addiction Support Programme (CASP), a community service for drug users, over 18 […]
AONTAS Response to Budget 2018
In preparation for Budget 2018, AONTAS made a pre-budget submission. The focus of this submission was to ensure the existence of a national lifelong learning infrastructure that is effectively funded and accessible to all citizens across Ireland. Specifically AONTAS called for the following: 1. QQI waivers for the community education sector 1b. Implement a fee waiver […]
Traveller Advocates Learn New Skills in Brussels
Traveller advocates Lorraine O’Connor and Jules Mc Donagh will travel to the European City of Brussels today (18.09.17) to attend policy making and advocacy training, and meet with other adult education professionals from across Europe. The two women from Dublin work in Exchange House, the National Traveller Service, which provides supports to 8,000 Travellers each […]
Longford Learner Advocate Learns New Skills in Brussels
Longford woman Kathleen Dowd will travel to the European City of Brussels today (18.09.17) to attend policy making and advocacy training, and meet with other adult education professionals from across Europe. Ms Dowd returned to education following the loss of her job and having witnessed first-hand the benefits of community education she is passionate about […]
AONTAS Launches One Step Up Information Booklet
AONTAS, the National Adult Learning Organisation, has today (17.08.17) launched its new One Step Up Information Booklet – a guide to education and training options for adults in Ireland. The booklet is launched as thousands of adults are considering taking up education and training options this autumn. Over 300,000 adults return to learning each year, but for […]