Why is this? Staff at the college claim that attractive career prospects and shifting attitudes to women in the workplace have sparked the increase.
What do the students say? Carla Williams, 17, is studying a Level 2 diploma in carpentry and joinery as part of her apprenticeship. She says: "The course fits in with what I'm trying to do in my career. I'm really enjoying it. I don't get any problems from the lads as I let my work speak for itself."
Demi Insell, 17, is doing a plumbing City & Guilds Level 1. She says: "With a job like this you always have opportunities. I'm a very practical person. I worked in an office and I hated it. The lads on the course are a lot more supportive than I thought they would be. At first they said 'Whoa, a girl!' but now they have accepted me."
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