Thursday, 02.07.2009
2010 Adult Learners' Festival

The dates for next year's annual celebration of all things adult education have been announced. The Adult Learners’ Festival 2010 will take place from 22nd - 26th February 2010. According to Aontas, the National Adult Learning Organisation, the fourth annual Festival will be about:

• Highlighting the role of adult learning in combating poverty and social inclusion to tie in with the 2010 European Year of Combating Poverty and Social Exclusion
• 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

About AONTAS

The Adult Learners’ Festival is coordinated by AONTAS,  which is a voluntary membership organisation. It exists to promote the development of a learning society through the provision of a quality and comprehensive system of adult learning and education which is accessible to and inclusive of all.

Check out www.adultlearnersfestival.com for more information on becoming involved!