Learner Voice

The National FET Learner Forum

The National FET Learner Forum allows adult learners to influence Further Education and Training (FET) policy for the first time.

Throughout the development of the SOLAS FET Strategy (2014-2019), a commitment was made to listen to, and consult with learners in FET. This commitment was listed in the strategy’s objective: “Respond to the needs of learners” (Strategic Objective 3.1), which identified the establishment of a National FET Learner Forum as an action.

MORE ABOUT THE FORUM

SUPPORTING ADULT LEARNERS

"Accessing the available services helped me to return to education"
Barry Christy
"Community education gave me the confidence to progress to third level"
Sharon Conlon
"I couldn’t speak a word of English"
Imani Tutu
"I have gained qualifications but also important life skills"
John Connell
"It takes just one step and if you’re willing to take that step people will be there to help you"
Noeleen Watson
MEET THE LEARNERS