National Learning Network (NLN)

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The team in NLN Mullingar have received a glowing testimonial from Niall in Headstart Sports Coaching about the company's recent collaboration with our college.

Thank you Niall, it's a pleasure to work with you! #ThinkPossible

Employees with disabilities bring a lot to the table: ‘With the right support, there are so many jobs’ Employees with disabilities often bring a broad skillset to the workplace, including valuable life experience and strong problem-solving abilities

"I love it. I think my experience shows that, with the right support, there are so many jobs that people with disabilities can do" Laura McGuinn from NLN Sligo interviewed in the Irish Examiner alongside Adrian Stewart, our Head of Employability. www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/he...
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National Learning Network is delighted to team up with Down Syndrome Ireland and invite you to a webinar exploring post-school options for young people with Down syndrome and other disabilities.

REGISTER HERE: bit.ly/4kh7jkt

🗓 Date: Tuesday 3rd March 2026

🕕 Time: 7pm to 8pm

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We're absolutely thrilled to announce that National Learning Network has been shortlisted in 5 categories at The Education Awards 2026!
This amazing achievement is thanks to the innovation and expertise of our teams, bringing the best learning experiences to students across Ireland.
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Take on an unforgettable challenge and make a real difference for supported, inclusive education. 

Abseil over the iconic Croke Park roof, and raise funds to support innovative technology in our NLN training colleges. 

Register now at rehab.ie/get-involved...

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James from NLN Letterkenny

#ThinkPossible #SupportedEducation #StudentSuccess

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Students from NLN Sligo were thrilled to meet Uachtarán na hÉireann Catherine Connolly recently, as she visited Sligo Rovers F.C.

#ThinkPossible @sligorovers.bsky.social @presidentofireland.bsky.social

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📢 Join our NLN team, alongside our partners in the Digital Assistive Technology Training Network (DATTN), for a short webinar on how digital assistive technology can help in everyday life.

Register here: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/68a7ca...

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Forget the CAO: Here are some alternatives to college Apprenticeships, traineeships and PLCs provide alternative routes to exciting, well-paid careers

"National Learning Network.... they’re a great call for students who may feel a bit daunted by a big college environment" ~

Many thanks to Peter McGuire in @irishtimes.com for highlighting the opportunities available at National Learning Network.

www.irishtimes.com/ireland/educ...

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In what has become a yearly tradition, the students and staff of NLN College East in Dublin were absolutely delighted and proud to be part of The Great Big Giveaway, a truly amazing initiative, providing food hampers and spreading kindness to the community.

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Wicklow teen half-way to dream of playing powerchair football after NLN Christmas fundraiser NLN Bray staff and students ran their annual Christmas market on Friday, December 5, with the money raised this year going to help a very special member of the team fulfil their dream and follow their...

The annual NLN Bray Christmas Market was extra meaningful this year, raising over €4,000 to fund a new Strike Force powerchair for Adam Curran, a fellow student at the college who has cerebral palsy.
m.independent.ie/regionals/wi...
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Mark attends NLN Manorhamilton training college, and loves working in MacManus’ Pharmacy and Gabriel’s Barbers.

For Mark, it's #MoreThanAJob.
It's inclusion, connection, and collaboration.

Read more about the More Than A Job campaign here:
rehab.ie/join-the-mor...

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Morgan, a student at NLN Letterkenny, enjoys how employment gives him a sense of responsibility and increases his confidence.

The 'More Than A Job' campaign builds workplaces that truly reflect our communities.

Check it out: rehab.ie/join-the-mor...
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NLN students are supported to gain employment as part of their educational journey.

The more businesses that open their doors, the more society thrives.

Check out the #MoreThanAJob campaign: rehab.ie/join-the-mor...

#InclusiveWorkplace #ThinkPossible #DisabilityInclusion #IDPWD2025

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The More Than A Job campaign celebrates inclusion and helps build workplaces that truly reflect our communities.
Every job, every opportunity, every person counts.
Check it out: rehab.ie/join-the-mor...
#MoreThanAJob #ThinkPossible #DisabilityInclusion #IDPWD2025 #IDPWD

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At NLN, we see how inclusive employment has enabled students to thrive.
Find out more about the More Than A Job campaign:
rehab.ie/join-the-mor...
#MoreThanAJob #InclusiveWorkplace #ThinkPossible #DisabilityInclusion #IDPWD2025 #IDPWD #IDPWD25 #SupportedTraining #Education

More Than a Job is a campaign that celebrates real people, real experiences, and the real impact of inclusive employment for people with #disabilities.

Find out more: rehab.ie/join-the-mor...

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So exciting! NLN Letterkenny instructors will feature on tonight's RTÉ Nationwide! The instructors will showcase their supportive guidance and skills, as they lead the popular Weaving course, one of our contracted training courses which we deliver for our friends in Donegal ETB.

CHAT@NLN Limerick, on 3rd December, is an in-person and virtual event, bringing the CHAT community together in Limerick to share real stories, practical demonstrations, and examples of AT in action from across the country.
Register here: eventbrite.ie/e/chatnln-li...
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The staff and students of NLN College East would like to sincerely thank Badminton Ireland and Chloe Magee for their kind donation towards our sports hall.

#ThinkPossible #SupportedEducation #Training #Badminton #AccessibleSports #Dublin

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Students from NLN Mullingar and NLN College East were among the attendees at the excellent @aontas.com Adult Education Summit, meeting peers from across Ireland’s educational sector.
#ThinkPossible #SupportedEducation #FET #Mullingar #Dublin #NEAAL #AONTASSummit #AdultEducationSummit2025

"Having choice and preference in apprenticeships would be more helpful for disabled students"
Anne Marie McDonnell, NLN Head of Service & Programme Design and Development, addressing the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Further & Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science

"There was such a sense of potential and hope for the future" ~ Deputy Jen Cummins TD speaking about her recent attendance at the launch of NLN College East, at today's Joint Oireachtas Committee on Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science

Anne Marie McDonnell, NLN's Head of Service & Programme Design and Development, speaks to the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Further and Higher Education today about creating an educational model that promotes inclusion for all

www.oireachtas.ie/en/oireachta...

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To celebrate #SocialInclusionWeek, NLN Monaghan students will launch their podcast, 'Being part of our Community', part of their 'Chatterbox' series, in collaboration with Monaghan County Libraries.
Everyone is welcome!
Search 'Chatterbox NLN' on Spotify.
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Calling all NLN students! 📢
The 2025 NLN Student Satisfaction Survey launches today.
The survey is your opportunity to #HaveYourSay and offer your thoughts on what works best for you during your NLN experience.
Thank you to everyone for taking part! #ThinkPossible

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Have Your Say ~

The 2025 NLN Student Satisfaction Survey will launch on November 10th. The survey will capture extensive feedback from students across our NLN colleges and enhance the learning experience.

Students are encouraged to complete the survey from 10th - 14th November.

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The Living Larder was recently launched at NLN College East, as part of our commitment to sustainability and tackling food poverty.
The @welfare_ie Social Inclusion team granted a polytunnel, which gives the students hands-on experience in growing their own food.
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After the Leaving Cert Applied, Niamh joined a course at NLN Monaghan, to gain confidence, and figure out her next steps. With support from staff, she’s on her way to a career in Accounting.
#ThinkPossible #Education #Support #Confidence #Monaghan #StudentSuccess