Four Belfast adult education initiatives shortlisted for Ulster STAR Award
Four Belfast adult education initiatives have been shortlisted for AONTAS STAR Awards in the Ulster Category. The Belfast Met Family Learning Programme, the NICVA run Level 3 Award in Effective...
View ArticleTwo Cork adult education organisations shortlisted for a Munster STAR Award
Two Cork adult education organisations shortlisted for a Munster STAR AwardA health education initiative which supports older people with the ageing process, and the Balllinacollig based 'Social and...
View ArticleKerry Women’s education project shortlisted for a Munster STAR Award
A Kerry based education and training initiative which has encouraged women into further training, education and employment has been shortlisted for an AONTAS STAR Award. The Equality for Women's...
View ArticleTwo Mayo adult education organisations make the shortlist for AONTAS STAR Awards
Two Mayo adult education organisations make the shortlist for AONTAS STAR AwardsAn education initiative which helps adults experiencing mental illness to progress onto education and training, and a VEC...
View ArticleTwo Limerick Adult Learning initiatives shortlisted for Munster STAR Award
Two Limerick Adult Learning initiatives shortlisted for Munster STAR AwardLimerick Community Education Network (LCEN) which brings together Limerick VEC and a number of community groups in Limerick...
View ArticleFive Galway education organisations make the shortlist for Connaught AONTAS...
A community garden, a theatre company which provides training for adults with intellectual disabilities, a home and garden makeover project, a Men's Shed and a resource centre catering to the needs of...
View Article2 Waterford Adult Learning Projects shortlisted for and AONTAS STAR Award
An adult education programme which skills people up to set up their own enterprises, and a cookery course which helps parents make healthier food for their families have both made the shortlist for the...
View Article3 Clare adult learning organisations shortlisted for a Munster STAR Award
A Dragons Den style summer school, a Kilkee based currach building project and the Clare DEAL project (Development Education in Adult Learning) have all made the shortlist for the AONTAS STAR Awards...
View ArticlePresident Higgins presents STAR Awards to outstanding adult learning initiatives
Today (Monday February 20th) President Michael D. Higgins recognised the achievements of five outstanding adult education initiatives at the AONTAS STAR Awards Ceremony at the Burlington Hotel, Dublin....
View ArticleNew training and education authority SOLAS must provide new directions for...
Clear, up to date information, guidance in making course choices, and a flexible system which enhances skills and access to the labour market were just three of the issues raised by a group of thirty...
View ArticleLessons learned from the first year in office - Government has taken 3 key...
One year on the government faces a significant skills challenge but has taken important steps in the right direction, said AONTAS Director Berni Brady. Lifelong learning, adult and community education...
View ArticleCEO of Jobstown Education Centre to take leading role in National Adult...
Liz Waters, CEO of an Cosán, The Shanty Educational Project, has today May 9th been elected President of AONTAS, the National Adult Learning Organisation. AONTAS is a membership organisation, funded by...
View ArticleBuilding meaningful representation for adult learners - new AONTAS position...
The reconfiguration of further education and training, the establishment of SOLAS and LETBs, along with new legislation provide a welcome opportunity for learner representation at governance and...
View ArticleTell us what you think and you might win a free kindle!
We are currently carrying out a survey of our members so that we can improve our membership services. This survey will take approximately 10-15 minutes, all completed entries stand the chance to win a...
View ArticleNew Employment and Entitlement Service must help jobseekers access quality...
AONTAS, the National Adult Learning Organisation, has today welcomed the establishment of Intreo, the new Employments and Entitlements Service.Reacting to the launch of the new service, AONTAS Director...
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