Not just for the boys
CARLY BODMAN has taken the first step towards a career in what has traditionally been regarded as a man's world.
Carly (18) from Dunscroft, has gained a place on Doncaster College's top plumbing course after changing her career focus 15 months ago.
Originally studying travel and tourism, Carly decided to switch to a more hands on role and has whizzed through the Fresh Start course.
"I had previously been doing travel and tourism at another college but I wasn't very academic and wasn't enjoying it – I'm more of a hands-on person," she said.
Carly enrolled into the Fresh Start course and is one of the first students to progress onto a mainstream course.
She will now take on a new plumbing apprenticeship programme starting in September.
Carly added: "I've had a bit of stick about being a girl but I really like doing it and I can't wait to start my apprenticeship in September."
The Fresh Start programme is designed for youngsters aged 16-19 not currently studying or in full-time employment.
The full article contains 179 words and appears in Thorne and District Gazette newspaper.
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Last Updated:
25 June 2008 4:11 PM
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Source:
Thorne and District Gazette
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Location:
Thorne
