About the Festival
Background to the Festival
The fourth annual nationwide Adult Learners' Festival will take place from February 22nd to February 26th 2010!
AONTAS would like you to get involved...
AONTAS believes that all adults in Ireland should have equal access to learning opportunities.We believe that adult learning has a hugely important role to play in the economic and social future of Ireland.We know that adult learners and adult learning centres do vital work on a daily basis.
The Adult Learners' Festival is about
- Celebrating adult learning and the achievements of adult learners
- Showcasing the work of adult education providers
- Promoting the work of AONTAS and the adult education sector
- Ensuring that adult education is placed firmly on the political agenda
We hope to showcase this work through the Adult Learners’ Festival, but we need your help.....If your organisation would like to become involved in the 2010 festival, please contact AONTAS on 01-4068220 or E-mail: mail@aontas.com
How to get involved in the Festival
AONTAS would like as many groups and individuals as possible to get involved in the Adult Learners’ Festival.
Whether you are part of a large national organisation, small or large business or a local group, your participation will make the Festival a success. If you have an idea for an event during the Festival, contact AONTAS to discuss it further.
AONTAS will publicise your activities on this website, as well as helping you promote your event in the media. We will also feature Festival activities in a special issue of the AONTAS magazine, Explore, and in AONTAS press releases to the national media.
In the run-up to the AONTAS Adult Learners’ Festival, we will circulate posters and other publicity materials to all groups and individuals interested in becoming involved.
If you would like more information on how to get involved in the Festival, just email AONTAS or call us on 01-4068220.
What's taking place during the Festival?
Your organisation can take part in the Festival by holding an event or marking the week in some way, whether it's a simple activity or an elaborate event.
You could also join forces with other organisations in your area to organise an event during the week, for example an information day.
Each day of the Festival has a theme as follows
Monday, 22 February 2010: Celebrate Learning
Tuesday, 23 February 2010: Green Learning
Wednesday, 24 February 2010: Learning Communities
Thursday, 25 February 2010: Learn at Work
Friday, 26 February 2010: Lobby for Learning
Take part in the Adult Learners Festival Information day on January 20th!
