Worldskills Finalists Announced

WorldSkills Ireland 2024 will open its doors at the RDS Simmonscourt, Dublin on Wednesday 25th September. Attracting 30,000 students from across Ireland, the event will be a celebration of apprenticeships, skills and careers to inspire young people from across the country.

Ahead of the event, 172 students and apprentices from across Ireland have been named as competition finalists who will compete on the national stage,15 of whom will be competing in Hospitality and Tourism based competitions that include Restaurant Service, Cookery and Craft Butchery.  

A partnership between Government, Education and Industry, 2024 marks the fourth year of Ireland’s national skills event. Alongside Hospitality and Tourism, the event will highlight the opportunities on offer through an apprenticeship or skills-based career across a multitude of industries including Construction, Creative Arts, Hospitality and Tourism, ICT, Automotive & Heavy Vehicle Technology, and Manufacturing & Engineering Technology.

Committed to promoting excellence in skills and driving economic growth through a skilled workforce, this year’s event is supported by industry leaders across the hospitality and tourism sector, including Fáilte Ireland, Irish Foodservice Suppliers Alliance (IFSA), Chef Network, BWG Foodservice, Corcorans Food Equipment, Ashford Castle, MSLETB & Craft Butchers to name but a few.

Sarah Dolly, Head of Tourism Careers at Fáilte Ireland and Hospitality & Tourism category sponsor, comments:

“Tourism is an exciting and dynamic profession with a wealth of opportunities for young people to build successful and fulfilling careers. From front of house roles to strategic positions behind the scenes, the variety of careers within the sector is vast, and the skills gained are both transferable and highly valued across multiple sectors. Tourism is a profession that offers great progression and development opportunities and, with the continued growth in demand for tourism experiences, there's never been a better time for young people to consider a career in this vibrant sector.”