National Learning Network Portlaoise

We are delighted to share that Dylan competed in the Special Olympics this past weekend and achieved an outstanding result, winning a Gold Medal in Bowling.
This is a fantastic achievement and a true reflection of Dylan’s dedication, hard work, and commitment to his sport.
If you see Dylan around the centre, please take a moment to congratulate him on this incredible success.
Well done, Dylan — we are all very proud of you! 🎉

Work has the power to change a life, not just through a payslip, but through purpose, confidence, connection, and opportunity.

Because for many of the people we support, the right education can remove barriers and transform their future.

Join us for our free webinar on 3rd June, Paths to Employment with NLN, and hear directly from NLN graduates who've gone on to build meaningful careers.

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🎓✨ Exploring Future Pathways at TUS Athlone! ✨🎓

Our students from NLN Portlaoise recently had the fantastic opportunity to visit TUS Athlone, where they took part in an insightful campus tour designed to explore pathways into higher education.

This visit, made possible through a strong partnership between NLN, LOETB, and the TUS Athlone Accessibility Team, gave students a valuable look at how they can progress from vocational training into third-level education 📚

The day was filled with engaging discussions, helpful guidance, and a real sense of what student life at TUS Athlone has to offer. It provided inspiration and practical insight into the next steps on their educational journey.

A huge thank you to the team at TUS Athlone Access Team for such a welcoming, informative, and engaging experience 👏

Laois and Offaly Education and Training Board Technological University of the Shannon, Athlone

🤖✨ STEM in Action at NLN Portlaoise! ✨🤖

A huge well done to our incredible students at NLN Portlaoise who recently completed an engaging STEM Robotics Workshop! 🚀

From the ground up, students designed and built their very own robots 🔧🤖—developing problem-solving, teamwork, and creative thinking skills along the way. The excitement didn’t stop there… once the builds were complete, it was time to put their robots to the test and have some fun bringing them to life! 🎮

This fantastic hands-on workshop was delivered by NLN in partnership with LOETB, highlighting the power of collaboration in opening up new learning opportunities and future pathways for our learners.

👏 Well done to everyone involved—you should be very proud of your achievements!

All Abilities are getting ready for their NeuroArt Festival coming up on the 22nd August 2026.
They need Volunteers in order to make this event happen as well as Volunteers on the day. This is a great charity to volunteer with, Please see the list of volunteering roles below.

Administration Volunteers
https://www.i-vol.ie/volunteer-opportunity/?ID=a00WS00000U4l2M

Event Management Volunteers
https://www.i-vol.ie/volunteer-opportunity/?ID=a00WS00000U4dKw

Marketing Volunteers
https://www.i-vol.ie/volunteer-opportunity/?ID=a00WS00000U4czv

Social Media Content Volunteer
https://www.i-vol.ie/volunteer-opportunity/?ID=a00WS00000U50Sj

Website Management Volunteer
https://www.i-vol.ie/volunteer-opportunity/?ID=a00WS00000U4msq

To apply or for more information please click the link.

PICTURES: All smiles as Laois students honoured at certification ceremony There was great celebrations for students of the National Learning Network Portlaoise on Thursday