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.
Are you registered to vote? Use Your Voice!
People in Ireland will be asked to vote in the local and EU elections this June, so this is the time to engage with election candidates and let them know what is important to you and your community.
“Brunch and Learn” with AONTAS and SOLAS
We at AONTAS have long promoted the power and impact of adult and community education, and we were delighted to be invited by SOLAS this week for a “Brunch and Learn”, to speak about the impact of our work and how adult and community education changes lives for the better.
The right conditions for success in education: Dearbháil and the Liberties Weavers in Brussels
The right conditions for success in education: Dearbháil and the Liberties Weavers in Brussels
Education for political participation: European Project “BEEP” comes to a close
As the BEEP project came to an end last month, we’re taking a look back at our work with our European partners on political participation in adult education.
AONTAS CEO Dearbháil Lawless appointed to SOLAS Board
AONTAS CEO Dearbháil Lawless appointed to SOLAS Board. Dearbháil began her five-year appointment earlier this month.
Just4All Project Begins Development of Four National Reports On Adult Education & Transition
Just4All Project Begins Development of Four National Reports On Adult Education & Transition
“Everybody that we meet, more often than not, says that their life has been changed” – AONTAS CEO speaking about adult education on Newstalk
AONTAS CEO Dearbháil Lawless speaks about the benefits of adult education on national radio station, Newstalk.
“I live in constant fear of being forced not to pursue an education due to my personal circumstances” – adult learners have their say at Department of Further and Higher Education event in Portlaoise
This April, we were asked by the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science (DFHERIS) to facilitate adult learners to share their ideas and perspectives on the cost of education in Ireland. This “Funding the Future: The Cost of Education” event took place in the Midlands Hotel in Portlaoise on Thursday 11th April.