AONTAS Welcomes Commitment to Supporting Learners and Addressing the Impact of COVID-19 in Budget 2022
AONTAS Welcomes Commitment to Supporting Learners and Addressing the Impact of COVID-19 in Budget 2022
Northern Ireland Faces Persistent Decline in Lifelong Learning Participation
Collective efforts are needed to tackle a predicted decline in lifelong participation in Northern Ireland (NI) by 2030. That’s according to AONTAS, the National Adult Learning Organisation who launched a report today (01.10.2021) highlighting issues faced by community education providers in NI, and offering recommendations on how the sector can work together to support greater […]
AONTAS Pre-Budget Submission 2022
AONTAS has today published a Pre-Budget Submission 2022: An Inclusive Recovery for All. The submission focuses on lessons from the pandemic and how they can be used to create and equitable Tertiary education system (TES). Read the full submission here. As we now enter a new era recovering from COVID-19, it is vital that the lessons learned throughout […]
Learners as Leaders Development Education Programme
During July 2021, 15 learners from 11 counties across Ireland participated in a ‘Learners as Leaders’ development education advocacy programme delivered by AONTAS, in partnership with Development Perspectives.
Report Shows Stark Inequalities Linked to Education Levels and Earnings
Report Shows Stark Inequalities Linked to Education Levels and Earnings
August Membership Update and Engagement Webinars
AONTAS continues to create opportunities for our members to engage and learn as part of our very successful AONTAS Membership and Engagement Webinars. The webinars, hosted by AONTAS staff focus on different topics in a supportive environment. Topics are guided by our members and so far have included; Member Spotlight STAR Award Winner Spotlight Returning […]
AONTAS Response to Adult Literacy for Life: A Ten Year Adult Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Literacy Strategy
AONTAS welcomes the publication of Adult Literacy for Life: A Ten Year Adult Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Literacy Strategy (08.09.2021). This is an important milestone for the sector and shows a strong commitment to educational equality. This Strategy represents a collective vision to tackle systemic adult literacy, numeracy and digital skills issues, with a whole […]
European Agenda Peer Learning Activity (PLA)
In this blog, Ecem Akara, AONTAS EU Projects Officers shares her experience participating in a European Agenda Peer Learning Activity (PLA).
National Further Education and Training (FET) Annual Synthesis Report Launch
On Wednesday, 21st July 2021, 80 guests gathered online for the launch of AONTAS’ National Further Education and Training Annual Synthesis Report.
Call for Participation in Focus Group on Funding Structures and Challenges in Community Education
Call for Participation in Focus Group on Funding Structures and Challenges in Community Education