🗣️ Make their voices count. Our Learner Voice Digital Badge starts this September! Over 8 weeks, learn, share and put Learner Voice into practice through online learning, peer sessions and a live webinar. Register Today!➡️ www.aontas.com/advocacy/lea...

🎙 Our oral history workshop, as part of the VOICES project, has officially kicked off! During the workshop, a group of Ukrainian migrants will be trained in oral history methods for collecting and preserving memories - contributing to VOICES’ European counter-archive💙💛 See more: bit.ly/4cDUxdB

The work happening across adult and community education deserves to be seen. Bring your organisation to the Summit and connect with people shaping the future of adult learning in Ireland and Europe. 🔗 www.aontas.com/summit2026/b... #AONTASSummit2026 #NEAAL

AONTAS members, join Concern Worldwide for a free online workshop exploring the Sustainable Development Goals and adult education. 📅 23 Sept | 10am–11:30am | Online Register: forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/Respon... #SDGWeek #AdultEducation

🌱 Looking to strengthen your understanding of adult learning? ABC of ALE 2026 is an introductory training that explores the concepts of non-formal adult learning and education (ALE) and its holistic approach. 📅 28 September–1 October 2026 📍 Brussels 🔗 Find out more: eaea.org/event/abc-of... #EAEA

ABC of ALE 2026 - European Association for the Education of Adults

Join us for the annual ABC of ALE training to explore the concepts of non-formal and adult learning and education!

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🌱 Looking to strengthen your understanding of adult learning? ABC of ALE 2026 is an introductory training that explores the concepts of non-formal adult learning and education (ALE) and its holistic approach. 📅 28 September–1 October 2026 📍 Brussels 🔗 Find out more: eaea.org/event/abc-of... #EAEA

ABC of ALE 2026 - European Association for the Education of Adults

Join us for the annual ABC of ALE training to explore the concepts of non-formal and adult learning and education!

eaea.org

Europe’s future is being shaped in many rooms. This is one where adult educators, learners and communities get a seat at the table. 🇪🇺 Join us for two days of conversation, creativity and solidarity. 🎟️ tinyurl.com/AONTASSummit... #AONTASSummit2026 #NEAAL

🎙️ Our EU Projects Coordinator Larisa Sioneriu joined the Futures in the Making podcast to chat about youth and adult education, learner stories and the challenges facing adult education in Ireland. 🎧 Listen on Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/6QGV...

🎥 Our first CEN Spotlight is now live! Hear from Ashling Johnston, Digital Skills Tutor at @ancosan.bsky.social, as she shares the work of Get Yourself Online and why digital skills matter for learners across Ireland. Watch the full video now on the AONTAS Members Hub. #CommunityEducation #CEN

Want to showcase your work to educators, learners, policymakers and community leaders? Become an exhibitor at the AONTAS Adult Education Summit 2026. Find out more: www.aontas.com/summit2026/b... #AONTASSummit2026 #NEAAL

🗣️Learners have something to say. Let’s make sure their voices lead to change. Our Learner Voice Digital Badge starts this September! ➡️ Register: opencourses.ie/opencourse/l...

Education shapes how we understand and participate in the world. 🇪🇺 This year’s AONTAS Adult Education Summit asks how adult education can help shape a more inclusive Europe, as Ireland holds the EU Council Presidency. 🎟️ tinyurl.com/AONTASSummit... #AONTASSummit2026 #NEAAL

New research highlights the impact of Erasmus+ on adult education in Ireland. We’re proud to have contributed to this national report exploring learning, development and innovation across the sector. Join the launch: www.eventbrite.ie/e/learn-enga... #ErasmusPlus #AdultEducation

New connections, shared learning and community Lorraine recently visited new CEN member St. Andrew’s Resource Centre to learn more about their work and community education. Read the blog: www.aontas.com/connecting-w... #CommunityEducation #CEN

🎥 From holiday plans to learners as leaders and what’s coming up this autumn, there’s a lot packed into this month’s #CEOSnapshot! Dearbháil reflects on #LearnersAsLeaders 2026 and looks ahead to the Learner Voice Digital Badge and our Adult Education Summit in October. Have a watch 👀

📣 Job Opportunity Saolta is seeking an experienced and inspiring Saolta Programme Manager to lead the strategic development and delivery of the programme supporting Global Citizenship Education across Ireland Find out more about the role and how to apply ➡️ saolta.com/2026/08/11/j...

What’s been happening in AONTAS adult education policy so far in 2026? Our mid-year review looks at key developments across Ireland, Northern Ireland and Europe, and how we’re responding. 🔗 Read the review: www.aontas.com/a-mid-year-r... #AdultEducation #CommunityEducation #LearnerVoice

⏰ Clock’s ticking! Early bird tickets for Making spACE for Community close tomorrow. If you’ve been thinking about joining us, now’s the time to make it official! 🌱 🎟️ Grab your ticket: www.eventbrite.ie/e/making-spa... #AdultEducation #CommunityEducation

Making spACE for Community

Come together to connect, share ideas and celebrate the power of community learning.

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A shared future starts with stronger connections across our communities. Our final #Budget2027 recommendation calls for a #SharedIsland Community Education Fund to support collaboration, learner exchange and shared learning across the island of Ireland. Read more: tinyurl.com/PBS2027Document

Fancy learning something new this September? 💻 Whether you want to build your digital skills, boost your CV or simply try something different, eCollege has a range of online courses you can take at your own pace. Explore what's available at ecollege.ie

Make the most of your Members Hub. 💡 Looking to connect with other organisations working in adult and community education? Use the #AONTASMembersHub to share ideas, exchange knowledge and learn from what other members are doing across the sector. Find out more at membership@aontas.com

Good things happen when we work together. 🤝 We were delighted to support Start360 in developing their new strategy, Delivering Change Together 2026–2029, with cross-border collaboration at its heart. Here’s to the next chapter. www.start360.org/our-story/ou... #AdultEducation #CommunityEducation

🎙️ Press play. Our Head of Advocacy & Policy, Conor Thompson, joined Adrianne on RosFM 94.6 to talk about our Pre Budget Submission, Investment Where It Matters Most, and why #Budget2027 is an opportunity to invest in adult learning. Listen back to the interview 👇 www.rosfm.ie/aontas-the-t...

11 learners from across our CEN came together at Maynooth University last week for #LearnersAsLeaders2026. Over two days, they developed leadership skills, and took the next steps towards leading projects in their communities. Congratulations to everyone who took part! 👏 #NEAAL

Early Bird Tickets - Making SpACE for Community Closing Soon!! Connecting Roots. Growing Futures. Click link to purchase tickets bit.ly/4fLVHo0 #community #education #Saolta2026 #DublinEvents #LouthEvents @maynoothuniversity.ie @aontas.com @concernworldwide.bsky.social #DP #IirishRuralLink #CorkETB

The ENHANCE project may have come to an end, but its impact continues. Our EU Projects Officer, Larisa Sioneriu, reflects on the journey, the partnerships, and why learner voice must remain at the heart of adult education. Read more: www.aontas.com/when-learner... #ENHANCE

What does adult education mean to you? 💬 Hear from participants at last year's AONTAS Adult Education Summit as they share why adult education matters. Join the conversation at this year's Summit on 21 & 22 October. 🎟️ tinyurl.com/AONTASSummit... #AONTASSummit2026

We're delighted to share Making spACE for Community as a Saolta partner. 🌱 Join this national gathering celebrating how Adult and Community Education brings people together and helps communities thrive. 📅 Wednesday, 4 November Register here: www.eventbrite.ie/e/making-spa... #AdultEducation

Financial support can make the difference between starting a course and having to walk away from it. Every learner deserves the opportunity to participate in education without financial hardship holding them back. Read our full Pre Budget Submission here: tinyurl.com/PBS2027Document #Budget2027

This September could be the start of something new. Looking to learn something new, build confidence, or make a fresh start? At Fetchcourses.ie, you can explore a wide range of Further Education and Training opportunities. Visit fetchcourses.ie to take the first step.