Ms Laura Regan:

Yes. I started my secondary education in an all-girl private school but only lasted until Christmas in first year. No practical subjects were taught in the school other than home economics and I realised that it was not for me. As soon as I transferred to a community college, I was so much happier because I was able to study various practical subjects.

When I was talking to girls at Higher Options at the RDS, many of them said the subjects are not available to them, so they are not sure of the skills they need in order to go on to do the apprenticeships. If I had not changed schools, I probably would not be doing what I am doing now.