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AONTAS calls for inclusive, well-supported apprenticeships at Oireachtas Committee
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AONTAS calls for inclusive, well-supported apprenticeships at Oireachtas Committee Written by Megan Fearon Published on November 13, 2025 Share This AONTAS calls for inclusive, well-supported apprenticeships at Oireachtas Committee Today, our Chief Executive Officer Dearbháil Lawless and Conor Thompson, Head of Advocacy and Policy at...
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Connecting Communities: Highlights from the 55th AONTAS AGM
28 May 2025
On 22 May, we gathered for the 55th AONTAS Annual General Meeting, a powerful day of reflection and connection. Guided...
99% of adult learners find taking part in the National FET Learner Forum a positive experience
26 May 2025
As we reach the end of another academic term, we're critically reflecting on learners’ experiences of the National Further Education...
Joining Forces to Amplify Learner Voice in Linz, Austria
30 April 2025
European partners meet in Linz to drive forward the ENHANCE project and embed Learner Voice at every level of adult...
From Classrooms to National Agendas: A European Model for Embedding Learner Voice at Every Level
30 April 2025
Giving learners a say in their education is key to improving outcomes and strengthening communities. A new model developed through...
“Joy, too, is a form of resistance” says human rights activist and educator Caoimhe Butterly
25 April 2025
Irish human rights campaign and activist Caoimhe Butterly spoke to us recently about joy, education, and culture as a form...
What is Learner Voice training for staff in FET and adult education?
15 April 2025
Learner Voice continues to be at the heart of AONTAS’ work as we pursue our vision of educational equality for...
The EU “Union of Skills” strategy: focus on skills and competitiveness, but action required to recognise inequalities and barriers for adult learners
15 April 2025
In March 2025, the European Commission adopted the “Union of Skills”, a five-year strategy with the goal of enabling education...
What is Public Sector Duty and why does it matter?
10 April 2025
We at AONTAS believe in eliminating discrimination and promoting equality when it comes to education and public service in Ireland,...
AONTAS on the Road: Storytelling for Connecting Communities
1 April 2025
For the past few years, we’ve been travelling across the country to shed light on local educational initiatives that are...