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A reminder that the CLOSING DATE for applications for our Further Education courses is this Wednesday 31st July! So, if you're thinking of applying, be sure to do so asap at this link >> https://buff.ly/3V03Uf1 Our courses starting in September include: Women in Leadership Early Learning and Care Community Care Community Development Business Administration with Digital Skills for Work WorkAbility - Business Administration with Digital Skills for Work (includes career coaching) All our #FurtherEducation courses are part-time. Most take place in person at An Cosán, Fortunestown Road, Jobstown, Tallaght, D24 R3PN. A few are online or blended (some face-to-face classes and some online). Our courses are designed to give #adultlearners the skills and confidence to find employment, or to progress in their chosen area of work. For details of our courses, see our website >> https://lnkd.in/gHvpE64Z We particularly welcome applications from early school-leavers and from people who are socio-economically disadvantaged; members of the Irish Traveller or Roma communities, or people who have a disability. We offer a range of additional supports, including FREE early years' education and care, IT support, laptop loans, parenting support, and 1:1 mentoring and counselling. If you have any queries, please email [email protected] or phone 01 462 8488. A warm welcome awaits you at An Cosán 😀 #LifelongLearning #EmpowermentThroughEducation #ThisisFET #FreeCourses #CommunityCare #CommunityDevelopment #EarlyLearningAndCare #BusinessAdministration #digitalskills

Are you thinking of applying for the role of Higher Education Community Educator? If so, you need to get your skates on as the closing date is this Wednesday 31st July! This is a full-time position with a disciplinary focus on applied addiction studies and community development. Most teaching is online with occasional workshops in our community education centre in Jobstown, Tallaght. Reporting to the Higher Education Lead, the Community Educator will play a key role in supporting and expanding provision of accredited higher education courses across Ireland. The Community Educator will contribute to the lifecycle of courses and to An Cosán’s overarching vision of learner and community empowerment. Core responsibilities will include curriculum development, course delivery, and learner support and assessment. The Community Educator will contribute to An Cosán’s Adult Community Education team as an experienced professional with an in-depth understanding of higher education, adult and community education, and technology enhanced teaching and learning. See our website for job description and how to apply >> https://buff.ly/3bpo9f0 #jobfairy #dublinjobfairy #irishjobfairy #irishjobs #vacancies #recruitment #highereducation #highereducationmatters #highereducationvacancy #lifelonglearning #empowermentthrougheducation #addictionstudies #communitydevelopment #adulteducation #communityeducation

Do you know someone who is preparing for a return to work or career change, and who needs a boost to their skills and confidence? Our FREE WorkAbility course helps #adultlearners gain the transferable skills needed to secure sustainable employment. WorkAbility will run in The Digital Hub Development Agency, Dublin 8, on Wednesday and Friday mornings during primary school term-time starting on 11th September. Please spread the word! Participants will gain business administration and IT skills, career coaching and work experience, as well as developing life-skills through personal development sessions. On completing all eight modules, participants will earn a QQI Level 5 Major Award in Business Administration with Digital Skills For Work. APPLY AT THIS LINK by 4th August >> www.bit.ly/FurtherEdForm We guarantee a boost to your personal and professional skills! #workskills #lifeskills #lifelonglearning #freecourse #empowermentthrougheducation #learningleadershipenterprise 

"Studying at An Cosán was the most transformative experience of my adult life; it has helped me realise my potential." Those were the words of Alanna Wade speaking on Dublin South 93.9 FM yesterday. Alanna, who completed our Level 5 Business Administration with Digital Skills for Work course earlier this year and who is now employed as An Cosán's Employment and Skills Coordinator, said An Cosán offers a supportive environment where "everyone cares about the learners as individuals". Alanna said she would encourage anyone thinking about returning to education to take the first step of signing up to a course with An Cosán. "Don't compare yourself to others," she said. "Keep believing in yourself." Applications are open until 31st July for our #FurtherEducation courses. Full details of courses and how to apply are on our website >> https://lnkd.in/gHvpE64Z Debra Crawley, our #CommunityEducation Lead, shared how, with every new qualification she has earned, new opportunities have opened up for her. Currently working towards a Diploma in Community Studies at Maynooth University and with a BA (Hons) in Leadership, Management and Social Enterprise with Technological University of the Shannon already under her belt, Debra explained how the holistic supports An Cosán offers makes all the difference for adults returning to education, many of whom are early school leavers or parents returning to education. "An Cosán offers a safe space where it's OK to say you're not sure where you want to go," she said. "The path might not be very clear, but with every step you take, you get closer. It's OK to change direction; it's a journey." Debra encouraged anyone feeling hesitant about signing up for a course to: "Do it for the next generation - for the kids. It will make a huge difference to them." Don't worry if you missed the interview as it will be repeated on Friday at around 9.15pm. You'll be able to listen at this link >> https://buff.ly/4bXfLj2 #EmpowermentThroughEducation #LifelongLearning #LearningLeadershipEnterprise #ThisIsFET #OneGenerationSolution #AdultEducation

Would you like to work in a management or supervisory role? Or know someone who does? Our 12-week QQI accredited #WomenInLeadership course gives women the skills and qualification needed to work in a supervisory or management role. Participants learn to develop standards, measure performance, and motivate and empower staff. The following topics will be covered in our course starting on 17th September in our #CommunityEducation centre in #Tallaght: • Leadership, Management & Motivation, • Employment Law & Workforce Diversity • Organisational Culture & Stakeholder Management • Communication, Teamwork & Delegation • Managing Performance & Developing People • Networking, Personal Development & Revision Classes will take place on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 18:30 - 21:30. The cost is €295 but please do ask us if you need financial assistance (phone 01 462 8488 or email [email protected]). See our website for further details >> https://lnkd.in/gHvpE64Z APPLY AT THIS LINK before 31st July >> https://lnkd.in/ePG6MZXT We particularly welcome applications from early school-leavers and from people who are socio-economically disadvantaged; members of the Irish Traveller or Roma communities, or people who have a disability. We offer a range of additional supports, including FREE early years' education and care, IT support, laptop loans, parenting support, and 1:1 mentoring and counselling. A warm welcome awaits all at An Cosán! #LifelongLearning #EmpowermentThroughEducation #ThisisFET #FurtherEducation #AdultEducation #Jobstown #Tallaght

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We have an exciting VACANCY for a #HigherEducation Community Educator! This is a full-time position with a disciplinary focus on applied addiction studies and community development. Most teaching is online with occasional workshops in our community education centre in #Tallaght. Reporting to our Higher Education Lead, the Community Educator will play a key role in supporting and expanding provision of accredited higher education courses across Ireland. Core responsibilities will include curriculum development, course delivery, and learner support and assessment. The Community Educator will contribute to the lifecycle of courses and to An Cosán’s overarching vision of learner and community empowerment. Core responsibilities will include curriculum development, course delivery, and learner support and assessment. The Community Educator will contribute to An Cosán’s Adult Community Education team as an experienced professional with an in-depth understanding of higher education, adult and community education, and technology enhanced teaching and learning. Closing date: 31st July 2024 See the Work With Us page of our website for details >> https://lnkd.in/ea7UqUU #jobfairy #dublinjobfairy #irishjobfairy #irishjobs #vacancies #recruitment #highereducation #highereducationmatters #highereducationvacancy #lifelonglearning #empowermentthrougheducation #addictionstudies #communitydevelopment #adulteducation #communityeducation 

Please spread the word! We are currently enrolling for our #FurtherEducation courses starting in September. Deadline for applications is 31st July. Our courses are designed to give #adultlearners the skills and confidence to find employment, or to progress in their chosen area of work. We particularly welcome applications from early school-leavers and from people who are socio-economically disadvantaged, are members of the Irish Traveller or Roma communities, or who have a disability. Our courses include: Community Care Community Development Early Learning and Care Women in Leadership Business Administration with Digital Skills for Work WorkAbility - Business Administration with Digital Skills for Work (includes career coaching) All courses are part-time with some taking place daytime and some in the evenings. Most take place in person at An Cosán, Fortunestown Road, Jobstown, Tallaght, D24 R3PN. A few are online or blended (some face-to-face classes and some online). For details of our courses, see our website >> https://lnkd.in/gHvpE64Z APPLY at this link >> https://lnkd.in/ePG6MZXT We offer a range of additional supports, including FREE early years' education and care, IT support, laptop loans, parenting support, and 1:1 mentoring and counselling. If you have any queries, please email [email protected], phone 01 462 8488, or drop in to see us at An Cosán, Kiltalown Village Centre, Fortunestown Road, Jobstown, Tallaght, D24 R3PN. A warm welcome awaits you at An Cosán 😊 #LifelongLearning #EmpowermentThroughEducation #ThisisFET #FreeCourses #CommunityCare #CommunityDevelopment #EarlyLearningAndCare #BusinessAdministration #digitalskills

We are NOW ENROLLING for our Further Education courses starting in September! Please spread the word! Our QQI-certified courses include: Community Care Community Development Early Learning and Care Women in Leadership Business Administration with Digital Skills for Work WorkAbility - Business Administration with Digital Skills for Work (includes career coaching) All courses are part-time and take place at An Cosán, Fortunestown Road, Jobstown, Tallaght, D24 R3PN. They are designed to give adult learners the skills and confidence to find employment, or to progress, in their chosen area of work. We particularly welcome applications from early school-leavers, migrants, people who are socio-economically disadvantaged, members of the Irish Traveller or Roma communities, or have a disability. For full details of our #FurtherEducation courses, see our website >> https://lnkd.in/gHvpE64Z APPLY at this link >> https://lnkd.in/ePG6MZXT We offer a range of additional supports, including Early Years' Education and Care, IT support, laptop loans, parenting support, and 1:1 mentoring and counselling. If you have any queries, email [email protected], phone 01 462 8488, or drop in to see us at An Cosán, Kiltalown Village Centre, Fortunestown Road, Jobstown, Tallaght, D24 R3PN. A warm welcome awaits you at An Cosán 😀 #LifelongLearning #EmpowermentThroughEducation #ThisisFET #FreeCourses #CommunityCare #CommunityDevelopment #EarlyLearningAndCare #BusinessAdministration #digitalskills Courses.ie Nightcourses.com AONTAS, the National Adult Learning Organisation

There were great celebrations in An Cosán this week as our final year BA degree* learners attended their last class! Well done to everyone on their hard work and commitment over the last three years, and we wish you all the best as you complete your final assignments and move on to the next exciting chapter in your lives! It was lovely to hear the learners' final reflection: "It was a happy, but emotional day as we all reflected on our achievements so far and also on the events in our lives that brought us to this point. We discussed our reasons for learning with An Cosán and our expectations for our professional lives. "There were tears shed and a lot of hugs but there was also a lot of laughter and friendship that has developed over the years. We reminisced on group work, essay writing, referencing and presentations. We reflected on our reflective writing and how it has all made us more self-aware and thoughtful, which we carry with us to our communities, literally all over Ireland. "We eventually connected all the theory and the practical and how, with the support of each other, we found the strength to carry on when we felt like walking out the door. Everyone in the class has their own unique story and it was a privilege to hear and share our lives for the last three years. "An Cosán has helped us achieve a Level 7 degree and we are very proud of ourselves. Some of us will continue on to other education, some of us are working or will be working within our community – but all of us are changed for the better. One journey ends and another begins." *The learners are from both of our BA programmes accredited by South East Technological University - BA in Leadership and Community Development and BA in Applied Addiction Studies and Community Development. #LifelongLearning #EmpowermentThroughEducation #HigherEducation #CommunityEducation #TransformativeEducation #OneGenerationSolution #LeaveNoOneBehind #LearningLeadershipEnterprise