WorldSkills Ireland is returning to the RDS, Simonscourt from the September 25 to 27.
The event is expected to attract over 27,000 people including students, parents and teachers.
Over the course of the three days the event will celebrate Apprenticeships, Skills and Careers with interactive demonstrations.
Over 170 finalists will compete in a range of skill-based trades such as Automation, Construction Skills, ICT and Culinary Arts.
Amongst the 170 finalists are four competitors from Laois. Those who are competing include Colin Rowan, Ruá Murgatroyd, Warren Walsh and Luke Ryan.
Colin Rowan will represent Laois in the Automobile Technology competition alongside Ruá Murgatroyd who will compete in the Cloud Computing competition.
Also we have Warren Walsh going head to head in Electrical Installations and Luke Ryan is competing in the Welding competition.
The event aims to recognise the Skills and Apprenticeships preparing the talent of today for the future.
Apart from the many competitions, there is an opportunity for the competitors to meet employers who are willing to recruit employees that are capable of the digital tech skills that are the backbone of jobs in the future.
The finals day is taking place on September 27 at the RDS, Dublin. The event is free to attend and registration is now open on www.worldskillsireland.ie.
Commenting on the announcement of the finalists for WorldSkills Ireland, Ray English, Chair of WorldSkills Ireland, remarked: “Congratulations to all the exceptional young individuals who have earned their place as finalists at WorldSkills Ireland in September.
“This achievement is a testament to their dedication and skill, and we are incredibly proud to celebrate their talents.
“WorldSkills Ireland is more than a competition; it’s a celebration of skills and a vital platform for promoting apprenticeship and skills-based career opportunities.
“The event is designed to give students a chance to discover alternatives to university education, showcasing the multiplicity of skills training and apprenticeships on offer and profiling the long-lasting and fulfilling careers currently available across Ireland.
“We believe that by promoting skills and apprenticeship opportunities, we can develop innovative solutions to meet the evolving needs of various industries.
“The collaboration between education, industry, and government at WorldSkills Ireland is not only unique, but it is crucial in creating a brighter future for our young people and strengthening Ireland’s economy.”
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