Unico 3 doubles in size and receives award nomination in lockdown
A family business that has doubled in size during the Coronavirus pandemic is in the running for a top award. Unico 3 Limited – run by mother and daughter duo Jane Barker and Rebecca Dean, has expanded its team from seven to fourteen to cope with demand and business growth since the UK went into…
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North Wales Dragons celebrate a decade of fundraising success with lockdown landmarks
A POPULAR community football team celebrating 10 years of fundraising success has netted new partnerships in lockdown – including an African prison’s soccer squad. The North Wales Dragons refused to let the Coronavirus pandemic stand in the way of their drive to support social change and raise much needed funds for charities and health organisations…
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Taste North East Wales celebrates firms that stepped up to the plate in lockdown
FOOD and drink businesses have stepped up to the plate and met a surge in demand for fresh produce during lockdown. Taste North East Wales praised local food, drink and hospitality firms for diversifying and changing business models to better serve their communities since the onset of the Coronavirus pandemic. From home deliveries to online…
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Budding engineer lands placement at major aerospace company thanks to college
THE career of a budding engineer has taken off thanks to Coleg Cambria. Jack Parry has landed a placement with Raytheon UK, a global technology giant focused on aerospace, defence and cyber and intelligence. Jack, from Bagillt, will be based at the company’s Broughton site and begins a two-year Project Management Apprenticeship this September. Having…
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Student DJ keeps listeners entertained in lockdown ahead of university move
A STUDENT DJ has been keeping listeners entertained during lockdown with a popular weekly radio show. Coleg Cambria learner Matthew Barnes ensured his Calon FM slot was a “Coronavirus-free zone” to provide the audience with a much-needed escape from the challenges and heartache of past months. The 18 year-old, from Flint, takes to the airwaves…
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GCSE pupils to receive help and support from Coleg Cambria staff on results day
COLEG CAMBRIA will be on hand to support pupils receiving their GCSE results tomorrow (Thursday). Staff are available for anyone worried about their grades, and to showcase the wide range of courses and vocational qualifications available at the college’s sites in Wrexham, Deeside, Northop and Llysfasi. They will also be free to discuss new applications,…
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BLOG: How Mold town centre is recovering from the challenges of lockdown
THE VIBRANT market town of Mold will be stronger than ever in the wake of the Coronavirus pandemic. As has been the case in communities across north east Wales, businesses and residents have come together like never before; supporting local firms and food and drink producers, embracing online platforms and new service models, and looking…
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Record-breaking results day for Coleg Cambria after unprecedented year
AN UNPRECEDENTED academic year concluded with incredible A Level results for the country’s number one college. Coleg Cambria retained its position as Wales’ leading further education institution with an overall pass rate of 99.7%. However, with national uncertainty over grade changes in past days the college is focused on supporting students whose marks may have…
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Fully-funded support and advice seminars a hit with businesses in lockdown
A BUSINESS START-UP programme hosted a raft of fully funded webinars, videos and podcasts for businesses during lockdown. The Enterprise Hub – a joint project between Menter Mon and M-SParc in Gaerwen – quickly adapted their services to online in order to provide guidance, advice and learning opportunities for entrepreneurs during the pandemic, utilising the…
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Student who travelled 7,000 miles and joined Coleg Cambria set for business success
A STUDENT who travelled 7,000 miles from Brunei to North Wales and a leading college has her heart set on business success. Imaan Khan will begin a degree in Economics and Management Studies at Cardiff University after completing her A Levels at Coleg Cambria Yale. The institution’s newly crowned Enterprise Student of the Year was…
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