Four Limerick Adult Education programmes have been shortlisted for an AONTAS STAR Award.
The STAR Awards (Showcasing Teamwork, Awarding Recognition) are an awards initiative organised by the national adult learning organisation, AONTAS, to recognise and celebrate the work undertaken by adult learning initiatives throughout Ireland.
The shortlisted programmes include: Health Matters Naturally, based in Southill, has been shortlisted for its programme providing complimentary health services to local residents. Mary Immaculate College has been shortlisted for the Certificate in General Learning and Personal Development (CGLPD). The course is designed to enhance the academic, social and personal development for adults with intellectual disabilities to promote active citizenship and increased employability. The LINC Programme, is a course delivered by a consortium led by Mary Immaculate College (MIC) working in conjunction with Early Childhood Ireland and Maynooth University-Froebel Department of Primary and Early Childhood Education. This one-year course is designed to facilitate practising early years’ educators to promote the inclusion of children with additional needs. Mobile IT, based in Bruree, has been shortlisted for its programme delivering IT training to disadvantaged communities.
Commenting on the shortlist, Niamh O’Reilly, CEO of AONTAS, said: “The STAR awards are an opportunity to celebrate the positive contribution that adult education initiatives make to individual adult learners, local communities and wider society. The quality of nominations was exceptional.”
Learners and staff from shortlisted programmes will be invited to the 12th AONTAS STAR Award ceremony on Monday, 5th March in Number 6 Kildare Street Dublin, where the STAR Award winners will be announced. The theme of this year’s festival is #LoveLifelongLearning.
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