We are delighted to invite you to the launch of the AONTAS NI Community Education Census (2021-2022) which will take place in Parliament Buildings, Stormont, Belfast on 8th September (9.30am-12.30pm).
This marks the launch of the first ever NI census of adult learning provision, delivered in connection with Voluntary Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector organisations in Northern Ireland. Our launch event will share some of the key findings of this important research, with panelists and participants discussing how the research can be used to ensure that community education is celebrated and supported.
Date: Friday 8th September 2023
Time: 9.30am-12.30pm
Agenda:
10.00am: Welcome and Introductions – John D’Arcy, AONTAS Chairperson
10.10am: Sponsor Input – Caoimhe Archibald, Sinn Féin
10.20am: Presentation of AONTAS Research Findings – Dr Eve Cobain and Dr Colin Neilands
10.50am: Reflection on the Findings – Small Group Discussions
11.00am: Panel Discussion – Chaired by Dearbháil Lawless, AONTAS CEO
Panellists:
- Valerie McConville (CEO of CO3)
- Sandra Bailie (Head of Organisational Development, NICVA)
- Maria Walshe (Director of Branding, Communications and FET Strategy Implementation at SOLAS)
- Ian Getgood (Head of Skills Strategy Branch at Department for the Economy)
11.45am: The Learner Experience
12.00pm: Close
12.05pm: Lunch
Please register for the event through our online registration link here
