Worldskills Ireland 2023 Returns to Help Students Build their Future

This September, Ireland’s largest skills, apprenticeships and careers event – Worldskills Ireland 2023 – will open its doors at the RDS Simmonscourt, Dublin, promoting trade industry skills and apprenticeship opportunities for young people as they navigate future options following secondary education.

Taking place from 20th – 22nd September, Worldskills Ireland 2023 is set to welcome over 22,000 students, parents and teachers, and will be a live celebration of apprenticeships, skills and careers, with National competitions, interactive demonstrations, career zones and employers who are ready to recruit.

The three-day show is set to inspire the next generation of skilled young people to follow their passions, interests and talents for the securement of their own future and of Ireland’s. From ICT, Manufacturing and Engineering, Construction and Infrastructure, Technology, Health, Hospitality and Lifestyle and all things Digital, Business and Creative, Worldskills Ireland 2023 gives students the chance to discover the key skills and sectors that drive the Irish economy.

The event is supported by industry partners, SISK, Construction Industry Federation, ESB Networks, Autodesk, Bus Eireann and Dublin Bus, and education partners, including the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science (DFHERIS), The Higher Education Authority (HEA), SOLAS, and NAO.

Amanda Fennell, Marketing Director at Autodesk Construction Solutions, EMEA, said: “Autodesk is delighted to be one of the main sponsors for Worldskills Ireland 2023. It’s an exciting time to explore a career in construction and play an important role in building the world we live in. The industry is embracing new tools and technologies which help drive efficiencies and offers digitally savvy students the chance to explore new job opportunities.

“Events like Worldskills Ireland bring a range of industries under one roof and enable students to speak with the experts and try new skills, which will ultimately help them to carve out their future and make tough career decisions with confidence.

“We’re looking forward to meeting all the students, teachers and parents attending Worldskills Ireland 2023 over the three action-packed days.”

Across three action-packed days, the event will bring young people together through interactive events and demonstrations and will give them the opportunity to meet face-to-face with employers who are ready to recruit. Running alongside will be the National competitions, and Adam Long, who won the BIM Digital Construction competition last year, reflected on his experience, stating: “Competing at Worldskills Ireland 2022 taught me a great deal. I was able to compete against some of the best in the field, and it enabled me to refine my skills in BIM Digital Construction, which will no doubt stand me in good stead for my future career.

“I would advise anyone who is thinking about competing to just go for it. You’ll get so much invaluable knowledge from the experience, not to mention guidance about your current career path.”

Celebrating excellence within the industry, the National Skills finals will be taking place at the event, showcasing more than 32+ varied skills in a competitive setting. ICT skills competitions will include; Cyber Security, IT Software Solutions for Business, Mechanical Engineering CAD, Cloud Computing, Digital Construction BIM and Digital Infrastructure Design.

The National ICT Competition finals for 2023 are supported by industry leaders, including Janssen Sciences Ireland, Symetri, AWS in Communities and King & Moffatt.

Padraic King, Design Manager at King & Moffatt added: “Our company was established over 40 years ago, and since then, we have witnessed, first-hand, how important skills are to progress the mechanical and electrical sectors and the wider impact this has on the construction industry.

“Working in this sector requires highly skilled and hardworking individuals who can continue to improve the sector in the future, and events like Worldskills Ireland 2023 are very beneficial because it gives students a great insight into what the mechanical and electrical industry has to offer.

“The event is a unique opportunity for representatives from a host of sectors to engage with our young people with an aim of inspiring and empowering them to follow a career path they’re truly interested in. We’re really looking forward to it and can’t wait to see the talent on display during the BIM (Construction and ICT) competition, which we are proudly sponsoring.”

With a mission to inspire and encourage the next generation to follow their passions, interests and talents, Worldskills Ireland 2023 is committed to promoting excellence in skills and driving economic growth through a skilled workforce.

For further information on Worldskills Ireland 2023, please see www.worldskillsireland.ie or follow Worldskills Ireland on social media.

The Finals Day is set to take place at Worldskills Ireland on the Friday of the show and is a day not to be missed! Register to visit for free now at www.worldskillsireland.ie.