THREE schoolgirls with an interest in the building trades have tried life in the construction industry.
Tees Valley building company Rok invited the year ten pupils from Conyers School, in Yarm, to spend time with the business.
Hinna Salaam, Charlotte Cuthbertson and Katie Blenkiron were chosen because of their interest in a career in construction.
Wearing hard hats and fluorescent jackets, they visited the Bett Homes' Harrow Court development, in Acklam, Middlesbrough.
They toured the site and even had the chance to try laying bricks. Rok project manager Steve Allen said: "These girls have shown a keen interest and it would be fantastic if we could encourage more females into our industry."
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