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Aontas The New Aontas Community Education Map Is Going To Facebook

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Download the Brochure for AONTAS Adult Education Summit! Today we’re launching the new AONTAS Community Education Map. This is a brand-new resource for everyone working or interested in community education in Ireland and Northern Ireland. There is fantastic and essential work happening in local communities all across the country. This map is a new space to make that work visible and to say Community Education is Here. People working in community education are going above and beyond to help people get back to lots of different kinds of learning.

This is still under-valued and we want to change that. There are thousands of community education groups and organisations working right now in cities, towns, and villages across the country. Open new doors in 2025 with community education. 🚪 If you’ve been out of education for a while or feel unsure about returning, community education offers a welcoming space to begin again. The AONTAS Community Education Map can help you find providers in your area that offer accessible and supportive learning opportunities. 🗺️ Whether you’re looking to develop new skills, meet new people, or gain confidence, there’s a course waiting for you right in your community.

Head over to map.aontas.com to find opportunities in your area. We advocate and lobby for quality education for all adults, and raise awareness of the impact of adult learning on people’s lives and on society A world where the pursuit of learning for all adults is valued, equal, and strengthens communities Be part of this landmark event bringing together communities, learners, educators, policymakers, and key stakeholders from Ireland, the UK, and across Europe. To advocate for empowering adult learning that drives social equality, justice, and collective action across the island of Ireland We recently held our 55th AGM.

The theme for this year’s AGM was ‘Connecting Communities’ and featured some thought-provoking discussions with learners and those who work within the sector. Community education helps people who want to return to education or learning, but may not have the confidence or opportunities to do this in a formal setting like university or further education. It is rooted in values of equality, justice and empowerment. It creates a voice for those who are furthest from the education system. It is based on what people need and is driven by communities. Community education often helps people who have been let down by the traditional education system in Ireland, and who need some care and guidance to get back into learning again, or take up a...

77% of community education learners are women and more than half of learners are over 55 years of age. Many people come from homes and communities where staying in school or going to college just doesn’t happen. Or people have a lot to cope with, including disabilities, caring responsibilities, or the impact of the pandemic or the cost-of-living crisis. Many people are impacted by addiction. Many are living in Direct Provision. Many people – an increasing number – find themselves homeless.

These people cannot be ignored in the Irish education system. Community education can be a place of safety for them, and offer a way to learn that is tailored to encourage them to believe in themselves and discover their own potential. The Community Education Network (CEN) was established in 2007 by AONTAS. It is a network of independent community education providers who work together to share information and resources. Membership of the Community Education Network is free for AONTAS members. Please note CEN membership is subject to criteria.

All members must be local, self-managed, independent community education organisations committed to social change. Aontas have developed a unique Community Education Map of the island of Ireland, and we are looking to have as many relevant grassroots organisations listed as possible. As the advocacy organisation for the adult and community education sector, we believe this map has huge potential in highlighting the important work we do, and be used as a practical tool for learners,... We would like to invite your organisation to list themselves on the new online Map of Community Education that AONTAS has developed with the Community Education Facilitators’ Association (CEFA). People working in community education across Ireland are going above and beyond to help people get back to lots of different kinds of learning. This is still under-valued and we want to change that.

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