Girls from Ysgol Harri Tudur had a hands-on experience of engineering at an event hosted by Ledwood Engineering.
The Year 8 and 9 students were given the chance to use a welding simulator at the company’s Pembroke Dock site.
They also heard from industry experts about the importance of engineering in Pembrokeshire.
The students are part of the county’s SPARC (Sustainable Power and Renewable Construction) initiative, which aims to inspire young females to consider careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields.
Poppy Sawyer, a Year 8 SPARC learner, said: “It was a really good trip.
“Talking to the different people there has helped me know more about the jobs we could get which will be very useful when making choices for my future.”
“They helped us a lot by giving us lots of information,” added classmate Tianna Marshall.
“We were able to look around and try welding.
“It was really fun.”
Laura Buckingham, SPARC practitioner at Ysgol Harri Tudur, said: “Our learners had a fantastic experience at Ledwood Engineering.
“They were given lots of advice by industry experts on the different career options and pathways within the engineering sector.
“They appreciated the opportunity to ask their questions and found the session very informative.
“Having the chance to trial their welding skills on the simulator was an experience they continue to talk about and has definitely piqued their interest.”
The Regional Learning and Skills Partnership also launched its Explore Engineering interactive website at the event.
SPARC is funded through an alliance comprising Blue Gem Wind, Ledwood Engineering, Port of Milford Haven, RWE Renewables, Pembrokeshire County Council, Pembrokeshire College, and the Swansea Bay City Deal.