Jones Engineering is proud to congratulate its very own Luke Crowley on his outstanding performance at the World Skills Ireland Competition, held in the RDS, Dublin this September.
Luke, who qualified as an Electrician in June, competed in the Industrial Control category, which tested competitors across four key disciplines: containment installation, wiring and panel building, PLC programming, and fault finding and diagnostics. His dedication and skill saw him advance through the preliminary rounds at Munster Technological University earlier this year, where he excelled in Industrial Automation, and on to the finals at the RDS.
Out of the many entrants nationwide, Luke was one of only five of the highest-scoring students to reach the final stage. His achievement is a testament to his commitment, technical ability, and the strength of apprenticeship pathways in Ireland.
During the event, James Lawless TD, Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, visited the Jones Engineering stand. The Minister engaged with Jones’ team, discussing the innovative training pathways available and expressing his interest in visiting their apprentice centre in Carlow to see first-hand the way they nurture generations of young talent.
The visit highlighted Jones Engineering’s deep investment in apprenticeships and graduate programmes. With over 300 apprentices and more than 150 graduate engineers currently employed, the company continues to provide exceptional opportunities for early-career professionals to build rewarding futures in mechanical and electrical engineering.
Carmel Walsh, Chief People Officer of Jones Engineering, remarked: “We are immensely proud of Luke’s success at WorldSkills Ireland. His journey reflects the quality of training, mentorship, and talent development that continues to strengthen our sector. Competitions like WorldSkills showcase the best of Ireland’s young tradespeople, and Luke’s achievement demonstrates the bright future ahead for engineering and construction.
“WorldSkills Ireland highlights the importance of early career pathways such as apprenticeships in building the next generation of talent. For Jones Engineering, supporting initiatives that encourage young professionals to reach their potential is central to its mission of investing in people and strengthening the industry for the future.
“The visit from Minister Lawless was a great recognition of the work being done by our apprentices and graduates. His support underlines the national importance of apprenticeship programmes in shaping the next generation of skilled professionals.”
