Adult Learning: National and European Challenges, Greece
A fundamental component of the European Agenda for Adult Learning (EAAL) approach is to increase Europe-wide best practice, through the sharing of information and learning, by facilitating collaboration between national coordinators in the EU. Consequently, AONTAS has been given a number of opportunities to present the outcomes of our EAAL project ‘Learning Today for a Better Tomorrow’ (2015-2017) at four other closing events in Europe including Greece. In our latest blog Bríd Greenan, AONTAS Information Officer shares her experience of presenting in Greece.
Regional CEN Training – Longford
Building on the recommendations at the Community Education Network (CEN) meeting in June, AONTAS held a CEN information and training session on “Ensuring the voice of community education is heard at local and regional levels” in Longford Women’s Link. The session covered the following: Local government structures of relevance to community education Challenges and opportunities for […]
Nominations Sought for AONTAS STAR Awards 2018
AONTAS is seeking nominations from adult learning initiatives throughout Ireland for the 12th Annual STAR Awards 2018. The awards recognise the use of innovative approaches in adult and community education. Adult and community education is about more than receiving a qualification. From improved confidence to better health, the wider benefits are far-reaching and can have a hugely positive […]
Liberties Tutor Travels to Mallorca on a Professional Study Visit
Liberties tutor Lia Clarkson will travel to Mallorca today (06.11.2017) to take part in a professional study visit organised by AONTAS, the National Adult Learning Organisation. Ms Clarkson, from Dublin, works in Warrenmount Community Education Centre. Based in the heart of the Liberties, they deliver programmes to 400 adult learners a year across 42 different nationalities. At national […]
‘Learning Today for a Better Tomorrow’ – Closing Event
On 24th October 2017, AONTAS, as national coordinating body for the European Agenda for Adult Learning (EAAL) in Ireland, welcomed more than 50 project partners and stakeholders to the closing event of the ‘Learning Today for a Better Tomorrow’ 2015-2017 project. The conference marked the completion of the two year programme of collaboration and innovations under the EAAL agenda to increase participation in adult learning across the EU, enhance policies and supports for adult learners, and gather and disseminate best practices.
Clondalkin Woman Travels to Estonia to take part in International Conference
Dublin woman Jacqueline Sheehy will travel to the European City of Tallinn today (19.10.17) to attend an international conference on active citizenship, democracy and participation, and meet with other adult education professionals from across Europe. Ms Sheehy from Dublin works in The Clondalkin Addiction Support Programme (CASP), a community service for drug users, over 18 […]
AONTAS Response to Budget 2018
In preparation for Budget 2018, AONTAS made a pre-budget submission. The focus of this submission was to ensure the existence of a national lifelong learning infrastructure that is effectively funded and accessible to all citizens across Ireland. Specifically AONTAS called for the following: 1. QQI waivers for the community education sector 1b. Implement a fee waiver […]
Traveller Advocates Learn New Skills in Brussels
Traveller advocates Lorraine O’Connor and Jules Mc Donagh will travel to the European City of Brussels today (18.09.17) to attend policy making and advocacy training, and meet with other adult education professionals from across Europe. The two women from Dublin work in Exchange House, the National Traveller Service, which provides supports to 8,000 Travellers each […]
Longford Learner Advocate Learns New Skills in Brussels
Longford woman Kathleen Dowd will travel to the European City of Brussels today (18.09.17) to attend policy making and advocacy training, and meet with other adult education professionals from across Europe. Ms Dowd returned to education following the loss of her job and having witnessed first-hand the benefits of community education she is passionate about […]
EU Leverage to Improve Participation in Lifelong Learning in Ireland
The Clock Tower at the Department of Education and Skills hosted a full house for the AONTAS transnational seminar on the impact of the EU on Ireland’s adult learning policies and practices on 28th April 2016.