Cavan and Monaghan ETB lead the way in ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) in 2024
On 4th June, Cavan and Monaghan Education and Training Board launched new awards for ‘English for Speakers of Other Languages’ (ESOL). This is a pioneering initiative for inclusive education and language support for migrant learners across Ireland, introducing a much-needed new approach to ESOL learning.
‘Building Stable Roots in a Sustainable Learning Ecosystem’: An insight into the Project Advisory Group for NEAAL 2024-25
In May, we held the first meeting of the Project Advisory Group for our latest large-scale European programme. This group bringing together leading education experts and representatives from the Government, education institutions, social partners, and civil society organisations.
Have Your Say: AONTAS to Nominate Adult Learners for Education and Training Board Positions
Have Your Say: AONTAS to Nominate Adult Learners for Education and Training Board Positions.
New Framework for Community Education launched in Limerick this week
New Framework for Community Education launched in Limerick this week
Exploring Voter Education programmes among Urban and Rural Women Groups in Ireland
Women’s Collective Ireland Ronanstown and Women’s Collective Ireland Mullingar/Women’s Community Projects, Mullingar recently created a Voter Education programme, in partnership with Dublin Adult Learning Centre (DALC), as part of the New European Agenda for Adult Learning.
GATHER: Discovering Assistive Technology Together in 2024
In May, AHEAD – a non-profit working to create inclusive environments in education and employment for people with disabilities – organised a 3-day event about assistive technology, in partnership with the National Adult Literacy Agency (NALA) and AONTAS.
“What’s Holding Us Back? Moving Forward with Tackling Barriers to Adult Education”: AONTAS AGM 2024
An overview of the highlights from the AONTAS AGM 2024, with a focus on “What’s Holding Us Back? Moving Forward with Tackling Barriers to Adult Education”
“A commitment to transformative adult learning”: the AONTAS Annual Report 2023
Read all the latest AONTAS activities and achievements in our 2023 Annual Report.
Reflecting on the European Year of Skills: What comes next
With the conclusion of the European Year of Skills this April, it’s a good time to review its goals of addressing skills shortages relevant to jobs in Europe and fostering economic growth. Our Adult Education Initiatives Officer Larisa reflects on the European Year of Skills, and the need for greater empathy and human-centred approaches to adult education across Europe.
Voting, democracy, and active citizenship: Belmayne Community Group and a visit to the Dáil
On May 7th, we went with a group from Belmayne Community Group to the Dáil, marking the end of a course they have been running on Voter Education.