Coleg Cambria awarded prestigious gold standard in cyber security teaching
COLEG CAMBRIA has been awarded the gold standard in cyber security teaching. The north east Wales college received the accolade as part of the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) CyberFirst Schools initiative, focused on inspiring the next generation of cyber security experts and addressing the UK’s cyber skills gap. Cambria’s Principal Sue Price said: “We are delighted…
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PetPlace unveils big plans for 2021 and thanks suppliers for support in challenging year
PETPLACE entered 2020 with big plans for its landmark 50th anniversary. When Coronavirus took hold in the UK many of those ideas were put on the backburner, but instead – with the support of customers and loyal partners in the supply chain – the award-winning retailer is celebrating the success of the entire pet trade during…
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Risc IT Solutions and Microsoft launch programme of free events for businesses
THE digital transformation of business and industry in Wales during the Coronavirus pandemic will be marked with a series of virtual events supported by a global tech giant. Following the initial national lockdown in March, Llandudno-based Risc IT Solutions – a Microsoft Gold partner – began hosting free webinars offering guidance and advice to employers…
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Coleg Cambria apprentice wins top manufacturing prize at Make UK Wales Awards
A COLEG CAMBRIA apprentice has picked up one of the most prestigious prizes in work-based learning. Carwyn Roberts, from Trefnant, was given the Engineering Apprentice Final Year Award at the Make UK Wales virtual ceremony, sponsored by Sony TEC. A CNC Machining Apprentice at the Airbus wing-making factory in Broughton, and learner at the college’s…
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Coleg Cambria-Pudding Compartment partnership serves up job success
A SWEET partnership between Coleg Cambria and a pioneering bakery business is serving up success for its staff. The college has been working with The Pudding Compartment in Flint to upskill team members through the Skills for Employers and Employees (SEE) project. Managing Director Steve West says the collaboration boosted morale and has given individuals…
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More than half of students on debut college Business cohort achieve first class degrees
MORE than half of the students on a top business degree gained a first-class qualification. A staggering 56% of learners on the BSc Applied Business Management at Coleg Cambria’s Northop Business School – accredited by Swansea University – achieved the best marks possible. They are the first cohort to complete the full three-year degree, which…
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Sixth form head on life in lockdown and supporting students through COVID-19
THE team leading a £15million education complex have supported students through the unprecedented challenges of COVID-19. Head of Deeside Sixth Form Centre Miriam Riddell (pictured with children Ernie and Josephine) and Deputy Director Rob Hughes took the helm at the Flintshire site a year ago. Fast forward 12 months and they have found themselves helping…
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St Asaph finance firm loan support for businesses hit by Covid-19 pandemic
BUSINESS owners who were panicked into taking a Bounce Back Loan when the UK went into lockdown because of Covid-19 can apply for more cash to secure their futures. FFP Solutions has been working with companies to access up to £250,000 via the Coronavirus Large Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CLBILS). A Funding Circle Business Champion…
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Students are making their way in business thanks to Coleg Cambria apprenticeships
STUDENTS are making their way in business thanks to a well-connected college programme. Learners on the Level 3 Business course at Coleg Cambria have been securing apprenticeships and jobs in key sectors. Among those to pursue her dream career is Robyn Durham, who is currently studying for a Higher Apprenticeship with Airbus. Based at Cambria’s…
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Questions in Quarantine – YouTube series has kept us talking in lockdown
Questions in Quarantine has been a welcome distraction in past weeks. I began recording interviews with clients, friends and collaborators as a way of keeping in touch and sharing their Coronavirus stories on YouTube and social media. The videos have been well received and gave the likes of Supertemps MD Sarah Ellwood, care consultant Sue…
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