YOUNGSTERS sampled the working life of beauticians, chefs, firefighters and dancers. at a hands-on careers event on Thursday.
More than 300 teenagers with special needs tried their hands at a variety of jobs during 30-minute workshops at the University of Durham's Stockton campus, in Thornaby.
The Go For It! event - organised by Teesside career service Future Steps - offered 11 different taster workshops plus job advice and information for youngsters about to leave school or college.
Martin Barrett, of Future Steps, said: "The kids who are here have needs ranging from physical and mental disabilities to behavioural problems. This event is all about broadening their horizons and giving them a flavour of what it's like in the real world."
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