Seven students and apprentices from Donegal will put their talents and knowledge to the test at WorldSkills Ireland this September.
WorldSkills Ireland, Ireland’s leading event dedicated to promoting skills, apprenticeship careers, and workplace opportunities for young people is returning to the RDS, Simmonscourt from the 25th – 27th September 2024.
Over 170 finalists will go head-to-head in a range of skills-based trades including automation, constructions skills, ICT and culinary arts.
Those competing from county Donegal include: Joey McBrearty who is competing in the Bricklaying competition, Nathan Wray and Seoirse Ellison who are competing in Carpentry, Kelly Mairs who is competing in Craft Butchery, Ciaran Chaney who is competing in Cyber Security, Oisin Alexander who is competing in Welding and Michael Boyle who is competing in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance.
Competitors Kelly Mairs, Mickey Boyle, Nathan Wray, Ciaran Chaney, Joey McBrearty and Oisín Alexander pictured with WSI Examiners Anthony O’Donnell and Cathal McGee.
WorldSkills Ireland is set to welcome over 27,000 people including students, parents and teachers. The event, which is free to attend, will be a celebration of apprenticeships, skills and careers with interactive demonstrations, career zones and employers who are ready to recruit.