WEA Northern Ireland
The Workers’ Educational Association NI provides adult education in community and workplace settings. Its title is somewhat misleading as it provides education for all types of people and in particular tries to reach out to those who missed out on learning first time round. It works mainly with those over 18.
Some background ...
- It was set up in Belfast in 1910 and part of a wider network of WEAs, the first of which started in England in 1903.
- Today it operates across Northern Ireland and in the Border Counties in the Republic. It has around 6,500 learners in any given year.
Its courses are organized mainly in venues such as community halls, arts centres and training rooms in workplaces. In fact it can pretty much set up a course wherever and whenever a community group, voluntary organization, union or employer needs it.
The WEANI’s Vision is a prosperous, creative and cohesive society where everyone is a learner. Its Mission is to make learning irresistible.
Its values are:
- When it comes to learning no-one should be left behind
- People learn best and create most when they are open to difference
- Working collaboratively is second nature to the WEA
- Everyone receives a quality of service
- Actively listening to learners is core to its business
- Innovation and risk taking are essential
The WEANI's Vision, Mission and Values have shaped its Strategic Plan ‘Irresistible Learning’ which sets out its objectives up to 2013.
visit www.wea-ni.com for more info.
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