New Forum to Allow Adult Learners to Influence Further Education Policy for First Time
For the first time, a formal structure exists through which adult learners in Ireland can influence the policy decisions that affect them. That’s according to AONTAS, the National Adult Learning Organisation, which held the first meeting of the new National Adult Learners Forum at the Mansion House, Dublin, today (26.02.16). The Government committed to the […]
AONTAS Welcomes Focus on Adult and Community Education in Programme for Government
AONTAS, the National Adult Learning Organisation, has welcomed the focus on adult and community education in the Programme for Government. Commenting today, Niamh O’Reilly, CEO of AONTAS, said: “In recent years, government policy tended to value the economic impact of education above all other factors. The focus was on further education and training to meet […]
A New Skills Agenda for Europe
Working Together to Strengthen Human Capital, Employability and Competitiveness The New Skills Agenda is a major initiative as part of the European Commission Work Programme 2016. It supports a shared commitment and works towards a common vision about the strategic importance of skills for sustaining jobs, growth and competitiveness. This Skills Agenda strengthens and, in […]
Adult Learners Travel to Malta to Bring Home New Skills
A group of adult learners are travelling to Malta this week to take part in a workplace study visit organised by AONTAS, the National Adult Learning Organisation. The trip takes place, in partnership with the Skills for Work programme, a government initiative. It is part of an EU-funded project that aims to increase the number […]
Liberties Tutor Travels to Luxembourg on Professional Study Visit
Liberties tutor Niamh Mc Call will travel to Luxembourg today (01.06.17) to take part in a professional study visit organised by AONTAS, the National Adult Learning Organisation. The trip is taking place as part of the ERASMUS+ ‘Making an Impact at European Level’ project, an EU-funded project that supports the professional development of adult education […]
An Cosán VCC to Present at Spanish Conference on New Learning Technologies
Dublin man Matthew Waters will travel to the Spanish city of Barcelona today (03.07.17) to speak at EDULEARN – one of the largest international education conferences. Mr Waters from Dublin works in An Cosán Virtual Community College (VCC) and will present their project in front of 700 experts from over 80 countries. At national level, […]
AONTAS STAR Award Winner Travels to Italy to Gain New Learning
Dublin man Matthew Waters will travel to the Spanish city of Barcelona today (03.07.17) to speak at EDULEARN – one of the largest international education conferences. Mr Waters from Dublin works in An Cosán Virtual Community College (VCC) and will present their project in front of 700 experts from over 80 countries. At national level, […]
AONTAS Profiles the Role of Citizenship and Human Rights Education in Strasbourg
AONTAS, the National Adult Learning Organisation will travel to Strasbourg, France today, 20th June 2016 to take part in an international conference on Citizenship and Human Rights Education in Europe. The conference will profile the role of education in tackling some of the major challenges facing Europe including integration and violent radicalisation. The conference, hosted by the […]
Senator Lynn Ruane Encourages Early School Leavers to Return to Education
Independent Senator Lynn Ruane has encouraged early school leavers to return to education to reach their full potential. Senator Ruane was speaking today (8.11.2016) in Dublin at an event aimed at increasing participation in adult learning by using storytelling. Senator Ruane understands first-hand the transformative power of education as a learner, mother, social activist and […]
New Book Celebrates the Diverse Paths Taken by Adult Learners
A new book celebrating the diverse paths taken by adult learners in Ireland has been released today (9.12.2016) by AONTAS, the National Adult Learning Organisation. The book, entitled ‘I’m an Adult Learner 2016’, features the personal stories and portraits of 25 adult learners. From Sharon who did a personal development course through a community education centre […]