GCSE success opens doors for aspiring photographer student
A DETERMINED student is celebrating after securing the GCSE English grade she worked so hard to achieve – thanks to the support of Coleg Cambria. Vik Prusinskaite, 18, previously attended Connah’s Quay High School before enrolling at Cambria to study Level 2 Media. While enjoying the course, she still needed to pass GCSE English, a…
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From Wrexham to Westminster: Student’s Powerful Call for Youth Health in Commons Debate
A STUDENT has taken centre stage nationally, speaking up for young people and ensuring their concerns are heard at the highest level. First-year A Level learner Daniel Edwards, formerly of St Joseph’s High School and now studying Government and Politics, English Literature and History at Coleg Cambria’s Yale Sixth Form, is Wrexham’s elected Member of…
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No Change for Wales: College Sets the Record Straight on Apprenticeships
COLEG CAMBRIA has issued a clear message to employers, learners and apprentices across North Wales following widespread discussion around the UK Government’s proposed Growth and Skills Levy. Despite headlines that may have caused concern, the college confirmed nothing has changed for Wales, and apprenticeship delivery continues exactly as before. Employer Engagement Manager Gari Thomas says many…
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A year of progress and partnership for Coleg Cambria
AS 2025 draws to a close, Coleg Cambria is reflecting on a year marked by achievement, resilience and continued commitment to learners, staff and communities across the region. Throughout the year, the college – based in Wrexham, Northop, Deeside and Llysfasi – has celebrated strong student outcomes, innovative teaching and learning, and meaningful partnerships with…
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Coleg Cambria flexing new approach to higher education in Wales
COLEG CAMBRIA has launched a new series of trailblazing flexible higher education courses. The college is continuing to transform the landscape of further and higher education with the expansion of its HN Flex model – an innovative, bitesize and accessible approach to learning designed for people who want to study around their busy lives. Following…
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Junior chef contest a Springboard to national finals for Wrexham student
COLEG CAMBRIA welcomed some of North Wales’ most promising young culinary talent to the first-ever Wrexham heat of the Springboard FutureChef competition. Seven budding chefs from Years 9 and 10 took part in the contest – held at the college’s Iâl Restaurant – including two learners from Cambria’s GCSE Hospitality and Catering school links programme….
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North Wales Apprentices ‘MAKE’ Their Mark at National Manufacturing Awards
APPRENTICES from Coleg Cambria achieved outstanding success at this year’s MAKE UK Regional Manufacturing Awards for Wales. The prestigious event, organised by MAKE UK – the national body representing the UK manufacturing sector – celebrates excellence in engineering, innovation, and business performance. The Welsh regional awards recognised the brightest talent from across the country, with…
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Entrepreneurial spirit shines as Coleg Cambria marks Global Enterprise Week
COLEG CAMBRIA celebrated a vibrant Global Enterprise Week (GEW), showcasing its reputation as a pioneering force for entrepreneurship and business support. Hundreds of learners engaged in workshops, talks, competitions and hands-on enterprise experiences aligned with the GEW 2025 theme – Together We Build. From Foundation to Level 3, students explored real start-up journeys, social enterprise models…
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Gold rush for North Wales college at UK Skills Olympics
COLEG CAMBRIA is celebrating an impressive medal haul after eight of its most talented learners and apprentices represented the college at the WorldSkills UK National Finals. The prestigious event – widely known as the ‘Skills Olympics’ – was hosted in Wales for the first time. More than 400 of the UK’s top apprentices and learners…
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College commended for transformative Tanzania project in national awards
COLEG CAMBRIA has once again cemented its position as a leader in global education. The college has been named a finalist for the second consecutive year in The British Council Award for Excellence in International Work category at the AoC (Association of Colleges) Beacon Awards 2025/26. Announced at the AoC Annual Conference, the recognition highlights Cambria’s commitment…
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