Launch of Ireland’s Offshore Wind Energy Centre of Vocational Excellence at the WEI Trade Show

We are excited to announce the official launch of Ireland’s Offshore Wind Energy Centre of Vocational Excellence (CoVE), part of the T-shore project, at this year’s Wind Energy Ireland Trade Show. This CoVE, developed in partnership with Wind Energy Ireland (WEI) and Atlantic Technological University (ATU), will play a pivotal role in addressing the skills shortage in the offshore wind sector by fostering collaboration between industry, education, and government bodies.

The Irish Offshore Wind Energy CoVE aims to create a sustainable ecosystem for vocational education and training, providing a platform where industry and education can collaborate to meet the growing demands of Ireland’s offshore wind future.

Event Details:

  • Date: Day 1 of the WEI Trade Show
  • Time: 09:15 – 09:50
  • Location: Main Stage

Launch Agenda:

  • 09:15: T-shore’s journey to launch the Irish CoVE | Dáire Horgan (WEI) & Padraig Gallagher (ATU)
  • 09:25: Panel Discussion: Bridging Industry and Education for Offshore Wind


Featuring:

  • Val Cummins | Simply Blue Group
  • Jim O’Byrne | NMCI
  • Frances Hardiman | South East Technological University
  • Robert O’Brien | Squirrel Lane

Join us for this important event as industry, education, and policy leaders come together to discuss how the CoVE will help shape Ireland’s offshore wind future.

For more information and to purchase tickets for the Wind Energy Ireland Trade Show, visit here.