BUILDING A SKILLED FUTURE: SISK ANNOUNCES SPONSORSHIP OF WORLDSKILLS IRELAND 2022

John Sisk & Son is proud to announce the return of WorldSkills Ireland, returning to the RDS Simmonscourt, Dublin, from 13th-15th September 2022. Ireland’s largest builder is a long-term sponsor of this apprentice trade event.

A partnership between enterprise, industry, education, training, and government, WorldSkills Ireland raises the profile and recognition of skills and apprenticeships and prepares the talent of today for the careers of the future, and we are thrilled to be onboard supporting the show.

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Taking place under one roof, free to attend and packed with interactive events, demonstrations, talks and competitions, WorldSkills Ireland will present a wide selection of options, careers and pathways to excite every type of student.
Offering a unique opportunity to learn about different industries, discover exciting job pathways and options for a vocation in the skills and trade industry, it is a fantastic event for Sisk to support employees of the future and secure a pipeline for skills through apprenticeships, providing a systemic solution to today’s skill and business challenges.

Ronan Murphy, Sisk Joinery Works and Training Centre Manager said: “Sisk is delighted to be a main sponsor of WorldSkills Ireland 2022. At Sisk we pride ourselves on the career path that we offer our apprentice carpenters and joiners. This unique event not only showcases the variety of apprenticeships available but also host 25 separate National Skills Finals. These competitions recognise the best talents in each of the trades and where the winners get the opportunity to represent Ireland in the World Skills Finals. I would encourage all secondary schools to visit WorldSkills Ireland 2022 to see the opportunities, craftsmanship and talent on show across all trades.”

A must-attend event, WorldSkills Ireland is set to inspire the next generation of skilled young people to follow their passions, interests and talents. For further information on WorldSkills Live, please see www.worldskillsireland.ie or follow WorldSkills Ireland on social media.

To visit us at the show, register for free via www.worldskillsireland.ie

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Denise Maguire   Editor of Irish Construction Industry Magazine & Plan Magazine

Email: denise@mcdmedia.ie      WWW.MCDMEDIA.IE  WWW.IRISHCONSTRUCTION.COM

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