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AONTAS AGM 2024: Positions Open on the AONTAS Board of Directors
There are nine positions open on our Board of Directors. Voting will take place at our Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 30th May 2024.
“To reduce poverty in Ireland, we need increased investment in adult learners” – attendees tell us what they think at “Who Does It Cost?”
Our research has found that learners in adult and community education are likely to be more exposed to societal inequalities that create barriers to education. At our “Who Does It Cost?” policy discussion, as part of the annual Adult Learners’ Festival in March 2024, we asked our members and stakeholders what they think can be done with greater investment in adult learners.
Learners invited to share experience of cost of adult education with Government this April
Adult learners from any course or programme across Ireland are invited to have your say on the cost of education with the Government
AONTAS Chair John D’Arcy Shortlisted for Leadership Award
AONTAS Chair John D’Arcy has been shortlisted for a leadership award with CO3, Chief Officers Third Sector, for his impact on the charity sector across the island of Ireland
We need to make it realistic for people to stay in education, says AONTAS CEO Dearbháil Lawless on Kildare FM
AONTAS CEO Dearbháil Lawless interviewed on Kildare FM radio show Kildare Today with Eoin Beatty, talking about the need for greater investment in adult learners to strengthen Irish society
All the latest from the AONTAS STAR Awards 2024 – Friday 8 March in Croke Park, Dublin
A look back at the highlights from the AONTAS STAR Awards 2024, celebrating adult learning all across the island of Ireland.
Adult Education Tutors’ Protest: Better pay and Conditions needed
AONTAS supports the adult education tutors’ in their current campaign for improved pay and conditions
Reach Fund open for applications for Community Education Providers
Funding for community education providers is available through the 16 Education and Training Boards across the country.
Alternative pathways from further to higher education welcome, but more financial supports needed for a truly equal education system in Ireland
AONTAS considers the announcement from Minister Simon Harris TD about an expansion of alternative pathways from further education into higher education, in ongoing efforts to move away from the Leaving Certificate and the “points race” as the focus of education in Ireland.