AONTAS is Ireland’s national adult learning organisation for adult and community education providers and adult learners. It promotes the value and benefits of adult learning and advocates on behalf of the sector. Founded in 1969, it is an independent NGO, with 500 members nationwide.
In addition to promoting adult learning in Ireland, AONTAS is the national coordinating body for the European Agenda for Adult Learning (EAAL), which is aimed at increasing participation in adult learning across the EU, enhancing policies and supports for adult learners, and gathering and disseminating best practices.
As National Coordinator for the EAAL AONTAS led out on the project ‘Learning Today for a Better Tomorrow’ 2015 -2017. Working closely with its partners as well as the Project Advisory Committee, AONTAS was responsible for the effective communication and dissemination of this project.
Key elements of this project included:
- Empowering Learner Voice
- Supporting Learners to Access Information
- Supporting Community Education Providers with Online CPD Opportunities
- Sharing Best Practice Seminars
The closing event of ‘Learning Today for a Better Tomorrow’ will share highlights of the main activities and stakeholders will share the impact of the project.
To view the agenda click here.
