Coleg Cambria Nurse Cadets lead new pilot programme with health board
THE future of North Wales nursing is in good health following the development of an innovative partnership between Coleg Cambria and Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. Sixteen learners from the college’s Yale site in Wrexham are on a two-year placement at the town’s Maelor Hospital. Blending time in the classroom with one day a week…
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Coleg Cambria Christmas markets will bring festive cheer to North Wales
COLEG CAMBRIA will bring festive cheer to north east Wales with its first ever Christmas markets. Six days of activities and attractions are to take place at the college’s Deeside and Yale Wrexham sites from December 1-10, with more than 40 vendors in attendance. As well as independent producers showcasing their wares, Santa Claus will…
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Coleg Cambria commended for new systems focused on student and staff wellbeing
COLEG CAMBRIA has been commended by the Association of Colleges (AoC) for implementing a series of innovative new systems focused on the health and wellbeing of staff and learners. The prestigious AoC Beacon Standard and Commended Status in the NOCN Group Award for Mental Health and Wellbeing is a “huge honour” for the college, says…
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GE Tools ‘Trade Olympics’ encourage next generation of skilled workers
STUDENTS competed in a Trade Olympics and exhibition driven by a leading industrial supplier. Deeside and Rhyl-based GE Tools held events in partnership with Grwp Llandrillo Menai and Coleg Cambria. Coleg Llandrillo Rhyl saw dozens of Construction and Engineering learners battle for medals in plumbing, carpentry and joinery, brickwork, motor vehicle services, vehicle body repair…
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North Wales college unveils new HE courses in partnership with leading universities
COLEG CAMBRIA has unveiled a raft of higher education courses in partnership with leading universities. And the north east Wales college – which has sites in Wrexham, Llysfasi, Deeside and Northop – is set to unveil a new website, student guide and collaborative qualifications that will take their degree provision to the next level. The…
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Students contest LEAF Education food and farming contest at Coleg Cambria Llysfasi
After a fiercely contested competition between five UK secondary schools, Laurus Ryecroft in Manchester was named ‘Food, Farming and Natural Environment School of the Year 2021’. The national competition, run by LEAF Education in collaboration with Coleg Cambria, aims to shine a light on sustainable farming and food production through experiential on-farm experiences for young…
Read MoreColeg Cambria to host series of WorldSkills finals next week
COLEG CAMBRIA is to host a series of WorldSkills finals in the coming weeks. The college will welcome participants from across the UK to its sites in Wrexham and Deeside from Monday November 15 to Friday November 19. Cambria is to hold nine finals in all. They will take place at the following venues: Yale,…
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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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