Carden Park and Coleg Cambria team up to train next generation of hospitality leaders
CARDEN Park country estate and Coleg Cambria have united to train and educate the next generation of hospitality leaders. The Cheshire-based Estate – which includes an award-winning hotel, spa, and golf course – is working in partnership with Coleg Cambria as part of its innovative Management Trainee Programme. Apprentices can achieve Level 2 and Level…
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Up to 50 jobs up for grabs at Coleg Cambria recruitment events
A PIONEERING college continues to grow and create jobs that will have a positive impact on the economy in north east Wales. Coleg Cambria has organised recruitment events at its sites in Northop, Deeside, and Yale and Bersham Road in Wrexham to meet demand for new staff. Cambria has up to 50 vacancies for lecturers,…
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Northop ILS learners enjoy team-building day at Coleg Cambria Deeside
TEAM sports, dance and yoga were among the activities enjoyed by Coleg Cambria students on a unique team-building day. Independent Living Skills (ILS) learners from the college’s Northop campus took part in various sessions designed to improve health and wellbeing, boost confidence and further strengthen friendships. Organised by Student Voice Engagement Officer Mark Ryan Hughes…
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Coleg Cambria learners take aim at criminals on day of cross-border police operations
COLEG CAMBRIA learners helped officers take aim at criminals on a day of cross-border police operations. As part of a programme organised by North Wales Police, British Transport Police and Cheshire Constabulary, Uniformed Public Services (UPS) students engaged in activities centred around the joint campaign Operation Crossbow, focused on disrupting cross-border criminality. The day began with…
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Cambria shows support for leading celebration of diversity and LGBTQ+
A COLLEGE aiming to become the most inclusive in Wales has shown its support for one of the UK’s leading celebrations of diversity and the LGBTQ+ community. Coleg Cambria is sponsoring the Children and Youth Zone at this year’s Chester Pride festival. The free event – which draws thousands of people to the city and…
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£10m agri college development to shape future of farming in north east Wales
REVOLUTIONARY new education and commercial buildings form part of a £10m rural college redevelopment. Backed with more than £5.9m from the Welsh Government’s Sustainable Communities for Learning Programme, Coleg Cambria is transforming its land-based campus at Llysfasi, near Ruthin. A hub of sustainability, the college will use the state-of-the art complex to guide and educate…
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Work to begin on £14m Coleg Cambria health complex featuring VR medical wards
WORK is set to begin on a ground-breaking £14m health and wellbeing complex at Coleg Cambria. The state-of-the-art facility will be built at the college’s Yale site in Wrexham. Bodelwyddan-based Wynne Construction – which also developed the adjoining £21m Hafod campus – is to take on the project, which includes a fully furnished industry-standard commercial…
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Caring Wrexham pupil wins business award for comforting mental health ‘Buddy’
A CARING pupil who created a comforting ‘Buddy’ for people suffering with mental health issues received a business award. Emilia Zietara was successful in the National BTEC Social Enterprise Competition run by learning group Pearson and the Peter Jones Foundation. A pupil at Ysgol Rhosnesni, Wrexham, Emilia is on the School Link Programme at Coleg Cambria and…
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Apprentices selected for UK skills squad following college success at national competition
COLEG CAMBRIA learners have again demonstrated they have the skills to succeed on the global stage. Three apprentices have been selected for the WorldSkills UK squad in advance of the WorldSkills international event to be held in France next year. They are: Bella Bailey – Beauty Therapy Practitioner – Afon Spa, Aura Leisure Centre Deeside …
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Artist unveils unique Cambria exhibition inspired by story of historic steelworks
A PERFORMANCE art installation inspired by the story of a historic steelworks will be exhibited at a leading college following a successful launch event. Theatre artist Kate Roberts, from Connah’s Quay, created the interactive display as part of a master’s degree she completed at Aberystwyth University during the Covid-19 pandemic. Unable to showcase the performance…
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