Work in Wind Wexford attracted 450 students

Work in Wind Wexford: Wexford’s first wind energy job and education fair attracted over 450 students

Over 450 students from secondary schools across Co Wexford, as well as Arklow and Carnew in Co Wicklow, attended Wexford’s first-ever wind energy job and education fair. Organised by Wind Energy Ireland and supported by County Wexford Chamber, the event was sponsored by SSE Renewables and took place in Gorey on Tuesday, September 24th.

The fair brought together major industry employers, third-level colleges, and training providers to showcase the range of opportunities in the wind energy sector. Students engaged with various interactive activities and demonstrations, learning about the diverse career paths available in both onshore and offshore wind energy.

Addressing the Wind Energy Skills Gap

Work in Wind Wexford introduced attendees to a variety of careers within the wind industry, which faces a significant skills gap. There are thousands of jobs to be filled both now and in the future. Companies and educators at the fair offered advice to students on the steps they could take to pursue a career in wind energy. 

Key exhibitors included industry leaders such as SSE, Siemens Gamesa, Enercon, Vestas, Nordex, the National Maritime College of Ireland. Iarnrod Eireann [Rosslare Europort], SETU, WWETB, ASL Safety & Training, and Bord na Mona were also among the exhibitors. 

A Time of Opportunity for Students

The opportunities in the wind industry both on and offshore are huge. The new Leaving Certificate subject in Climate Action and Sustainable Development also reinforces how relevant working in wind is.

Main photo caption: Pictured at the Work in Wind Wexford event were (l-r): Senator Malcolm Byrne; Lisa-Anne Crookes, Wind Energy Ireland; Paula Roche, CEO, County Wexford Chamber; Lorraine Killick, Wind Energy Ireland; Lorcan Kinsella, President, County Wexford Chamber; and Conor Robinson, Director, County Wexford Chamber.