Star baker and food influencer joins celebs at PM’s celebration of Wales
A RISING Welsh food influencer and star baker was among the invited guests at a prestigious St David’s Day reception at 10 Downing Street. Naomi Griffiths, who is completing her apprenticeship at Coleg Cambria’s Iâl Bakery in Wrexham, attended the celebration, which brought together leading figures from politics, sport, business and the arts to showcase…
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North Wales student who once questioned education earns PhD
A FORMER Connah’s Quay pupil who once doubted whether education was for her has achieved a PhD, marking a remarkable 10-year journey that began at Coleg Cambria. Dr Ellie Moore left the town’s high school at 16 and went straight into work, uncertain about what direction her life would take. University was never part of…
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Ministerial visit propels new North East Wales skills partnership
A WELSH Government Minister visited Coleg Cambria to see first-hand how a major new skills partnership – the Advanced Skills Hub (ASH) – is set to reshape education and workforce development across north east Wales. Vikki Howells, Minister for Further and Higher Education, visited Cambria’s Bersham Road site in Wrexham, meeting with staff and learners…
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“Ten More Steps” – Campaigning Mum brings knife crime warning to North Wales college
A KNIFE crime campaigner whose son was killed in a tragic case of mistaken identity just yards from their family home delivered a deeply moving and inspiring talk to students in Wrexham. Pooja Kanda spoke to up to 120 learners at the Institute of Technology – part of Coleg Cambria’s Bersham Road site – during…
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Supertemps grows amid recruitment boom and major employment law changes
SUPERTEMPS is experiencing strong, sustained growth across North Wales as employer demand surges in manufacturing, aerospace, and food and drink The award-winning agency, which operates from offices in Bangor and Colwyn Bay, says organisations are once again looking to strengthen their workforces, creating new opportunities across both permanent and temporary recruitment as companies move from…
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Award glory for farming college as campus investment continues
COLEG Cambria Llysfasi is celebrating national recognition for its £10m Hwb Arloesi (Innovation Hub) development as construction gets underway on a new 50-bedroom student accommodation development, marking another major investment in the college’s future. The state-of-the-art hub has been named Best Public or Community Building at the LABC Building Excellence Awards, recognising outstanding achievement in design, sustainability…
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A First for Wales: British Dressage Apprenticeship Launches with Coleg Cambria
A LEADING land-based college’s Equine provision is firmly in its stride after securing a landmark new partnership with British Dressage, bringing the nationally recognised apprenticeship to Wales for the first time. The collaboration marks another significant step forward for Coleg Cambria’s long-established Equine programmes and builds on a strong track record of delivering high-quality, work-based…
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Game-changing investment powers new advanced skills hub for North East Wales
A MAJOR new investment in skills, education and regional growth has been confirmed for North East Wales, as Coleg Cambria and Wrexham University announce the creation of a pioneering joint venture backed by significant funding from Medr. The investment will enable the development of the North East Wales Skills Partnership, known as the Advanced Skills…
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One of only two in Wales: Apprentice selected for Ghana humanitarian project
A WREXHAM apprentice has been selected as one of just 20 young people in the UK – and only two in Wales – to represent the country on an international humanitarian project in Ghana. Georgia Ellams, a first-year Airbus Degree Apprentice at Coleg Cambria University Centre in Deeside, will travel to Accra this Christmas after…
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Deeside students hit £40k mark with major veterans fundraising drive
UNIFORMED Public Service (UPS) learners at Coleg Cambria Deeside have once again demonstrated their commitment to community service, raising thousands of pounds for Armed Forces veterans following more than 30 hours of volunteering across Flintshire. Level 2 and Level 3 UPS students recently dedicated their time to supporting the Royal British Legion, volunteering throughout Queensferry,…
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