Cangen Cymraeg Cambria celebrates successful first year despite pandemic challenges
A WELSH language partnership celebrating its first anniversary has gone from strength to strength. Coleg Cambria’s branch of Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol – Cangen Cymraeg Cambria – has been a huge success in the last 12 months. Welsh medium students have enjoyed access to training, events, and education online during the Coronavirus pandemic. As restrictions ease,…
Read MoreChef unites with former college to serve up new Welsh hospitality academy
A TALENTED chef teamed-up with his former college to attract more apprentices to the hospitality and catering industry. Adam Gaunt-Evans, Director of Restaurants and Bars at One Hundred Knights – operator of The Royal Hotel, the Three Eagles, and Tyn Dwr Hall in Llangollen – is on the lookout for recruits to join their new…
Read MoreLCA Group and Coleg Cambria join forces to launch cutting-edge software for apprentices
COLEG CAMBRIA has joined forces with a leader in manufacturing and engineering to launch an innovative apprenticeship training programme. The north east Wales college unveiled a five-year partnership with Hawarden-based LCA Group to use the software provider, EPLAN. EPLAN provides solutions for electrical, automation and mechatronic engineers globally, and is committed to supporting the development…
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Coleg Cambria to host live open events across north east Wales in November
COLEG CAMBRIA will host a series of open events across its North Wales sites this November. The college is delighted to welcome people back in person after holding them online throughout the Covid-19 pandemic. Support services will be on hand with advice and guidance, you can take a tour of the facilities and tutors, current…
Read MoreColeg Cambria building partnership with world leader in construction sector
A NEW construction and education alliance aims to improve quality and help meet demand for skilled workers in the building sector. Coleg Cambria has entered into a training partnership with the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), the world’s largest and most influential body for management and leadership in the construction arena. The CIOB has been…
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Veterans Award bronze for Alan after surge in DofE numbers at Coleg Cambria
AN ARMY veteran turned college lecturer received a national accolade for his services to education and inclusivity. Alan Lowry, a Sports and Public Services tutor and Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Coordinator at Coleg Cambria – based in Wrexham, Deeside, Llysfasi and Northop – received a bronze medal in the Leavers to Leader category at the Welsh Veterans…
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Bryn Williams calls for hospitality sector support as Academy students unveiled
NOW is the time to rally behind the hospitality sector and train the next generation of workers to meet unprecedented demand for skills. Esteemed chef Bryn Williams made the plea in welcoming new recruits to the Academy he launched in partnership with Coleg Cambria. Bryn shot to fame when he took on and beat the…
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Coleg Cambria to host return of North Wales Business Exhibition #NWBE21
THE much-anticipated return of North Wales Business Exhibition will unite industries and lay the foundations for a sustainable economy. Coleg Cambria Deeside plays host to the event on Wednesday October 27 from 8am-2pm. Organised by Deeside Business Forum (DBF), the focus is on bringing the private and public sectors together to capitalise on talent and…
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Coleg Cambria and Bangor University unveil new partnership at £21m building launch
TWO leading education institutions have joined forces to target recovery and growth in sectors hard-hit by the Coronavirus pandemic. Coleg Cambria and Bangor University will be working closely to develop new strategic pathways and support employers as they build back after a challenging period for all industries. Cambria’s Chief Executive Yana Williams and Vice Chancellor…
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Low carbon Llysfasi projects given the green light with £500k grant support
LOW CARBON projects have been given the green light after securing more than £500,000 in grant support. The three schemes will be based at Coleg Cambria Llysfasi and pioneer new technology aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the agriculture sector. Funded by the Welsh Government via its Whole System Business Research Innovation for Decarbonisation…
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