Net World Sports plays out its rapid rise to students in North Wales
ONE of the country’s fastest-growing sports equipment retailers played out its success for students in Wrexham. A Level Business and BTEC Enterprise and Entrepreneurship learners from Coleg Cambria visited Net World Sports to discuss career opportunities in the retail sector. They also heard the inspiring story of how Alex Loven founded the now multi-million pound…
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Funding boost for Flintshire firms on journey to net zero
AN INNOVATIVE grant scheme is supporting Flintshire businesses on their journey to net zero. The Carbon Reduction Feasibility Fund is delivered by Antur Cymru Enterprise with the backing of Pathway to Carbon Zero Ltd and Litegreen Ltd in collaboration with Flintshire County Council. The Flintshire Fund has received £297,294 from the UK Government through the…
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Granddaughter saves family sweet shop with help of Antur Cymru Enterprise
NATASHA Osinga has enjoyed a sweet start to life in business with the support of Antur Cymru Enterprise. When Yum Yum traditional sweet shop in Cardigan shut down in September, there was sadness among loyal customers. The family business was founded by the Osinga family in 2001 and became a popular part of the high…
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Business leaders snap-up Coleg Cambria course that demystifies world of AI
INDUSTRY leaders are signing up to a bitesize course that demystifies the revolutionary world of artificial intelligence (AI). Coleg Cambria’s new sector-driven Generative AI for Business programme is a comprehensive three-hour introduction to the groundbreaking AI tools that can generate quality text, images and relevant content based on inputted data and information. Cambria’s Director of Business Solutions…
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1,000+ jobseekers attend returning Conwy Employment Hub expo
MORE than a thousand people flocked to one of the biggest employment exhibitions North Wales has ever seen. The third annual Conwy Job Expo brought together over 1,110 attendees with up to 90 leading organisations at The Barn, Eirias Events Centre, Colwyn Bay. Organised by Conwy Employment Hub (part of Conwy County Council) in partnership with…
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North Wales nursery celebrates growth spurt and 25 years in business
A BELOVED nursery celebrating 25 years in business has enjoyed a growth spurt with new staff and children joining its ranks. Kiddies Corner has also redeveloped its facilities and carried out renovations at its sites in Bryniau Road and Llewelyn Avenue, Llandudno, and Parc Menai in Bangor. Owner Tony Gibbons was praised last summer for freezing…
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Welsh forestry students branch out with new jobs at Tilhill forestry organisation
COLEG CAMBRIA students have secured new jobs after completing a prestigious forestry programme. Tilhill, the UK’s leading woodland creation, forest management and timber harvesting company, and Foresight Sustainable Forestry Company Plc announced the completion of their Foresight Sustainable Forestry Skills Training Programme in Wales and Scotland. Launched in 2022, the programme aimed to help young people in rural…
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Welsh schools show support for local food producers with patriotic St David’s Day menus
SCHOOLS are showing their support for patriotic producers and using more locally sourced ingredients for their St David’s Day dinner menus. Specially prepared items for today’s (Friday) lunchtime celebrations at a select number of primary and secondary schools will incorporate food and drink manufactured and distributed right on their doorstep, where possible. As part of…
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Rhug Estate celebrates largest herd of North American bison in UK
THESE are the first images of Rhug Estate’s newest addition – 20 North American bison. The majestic animals have found their home on the 12,500-acre organic farm estate near Corwen in North Wales. As a result, Rhug now proudly boasts the largest bison herd in the UK, and visitors to the estate can catch a…
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Coleg Cambria HE students enjoy graduation ceremony at business school
“Teamwork, organisation, and resilience are all skills Coleg Cambria has gifted us. Take every skill you have learned during your time here into your future careers and personal lives as they are absolutely invaluable.” The words of former student Lauren Baker rang out around Coleg Cambria’s Northop Business School on Friday, as she joined up…
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