Cambria learners celebrated at virtual awards ceremony after challenging year
COLEG CAMBRIA learners have achieved incredible things in the past year. And they were recognised at the college’s annual Student Awards. Sadly, a ceremony could not take place due to the Coronavirus pandemic, but that did not stop them paying tribute to those who had excelled over the last 12 months Up to 90 prizes…
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From driving dump trucks to thoroughbred training – adventure of a lifetime for Welsh equine student
MADDIE STEVENS has been on the adventure of a lifetime since graduating from Coleg Cambria. A former Equine student at the college’s Northop site, the 21 year-old travelled to New Zealand in 2019 for a six-month placement at a show jumping yard. Two years later and Maddie has done everything from driving dump trucks at…
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Drew cements apprenticeship after meeting new boss on construction course
A STUDENT is set for a career in the construction industry after meeting his new employers on a Traditional Building Skills course. Drew Davies joined Semper Plastering as an apprentice after impressing them while attending the programme at Coleg Cambria. Organised by Wrexham Council and held at the college’s Bersham Road site, the courses are…
Read MoreColeg Cambria virtual Eisteddfod a big success as record numbers join online
A POPULAR Welsh Eisteddfod was held virtually this year due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Taking the event online did not stop more than 180 members of the Learn Welsh North East provision participating in the Eisteddfod y Dysgwyr (Learner’s Eisteddfod), organised by Coleg Cambria and Popeth Cymraeg. Entrants submitted their work and performances via photographs,…
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Coleg Cambria the first in Wales to launch Huawei ICT Academy
A MULTINATIONAL technology leader will launch its first training academy in Wales this year. Coleg Cambria has been approved as a Huawei ICT Academy and begins delivering a range of cutting-edge courses from September. Huawei has rolled out free training programmes in more than 90 countries with 3,000 instructors and 60,000 learners worldwide. Now Cambria…
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Bank of England Governor deposits advice to Coleg Cambria business students
STUDENTS credited leading finance figures and thanked them for depositing sound advice during a virtual lesson. Economics and Business learners at Coleg Cambria Yale in Wrexham enjoyed an online discussion with Governor of the Bank of England, Andrew Bailey. Mr Bailey was joined by the Bank of England’s Agent for Wales Stephen Hicks, and Deputy…
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Coleg Cambria tops all-Wales medal table at national skills competition
COLEG CAMBRIA swept the board at a national skills tournament. The college won a staggering 36 medals at the virtual Skills Competition Wales – more than any other FE institution in the country. Learners took home 14 gold, 12 silver and 10 bronze awards, to the delight of Cambria’s Chief Executive, Yana Williams. “Every year…
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Sporty students support young and vulnerable with health sessions in Covid
STUDENTS have been supporting young and vulnerable people in their communities throughout the Coronavirus pandemic. As part of Coleg Cambria’s Trusted Leaders programme, learners joined forces with AoC Sport (Association of Colleges) ambassador programme to support health and wellbeing sessions in north east Wales. Sixteen students from Cambria’s sites in Deeside, Northop and Wrexham took…
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Coleg Cambria Bersham Road to host open event for business and industry
COLEG CAMBRIA will showcase the industry-leading apprenticeships and facilities available at its £10m engineering complex in Wrexham. The college’s Bersham Road site hosts an employer event from 5.30pm to 8pm on Wednesday (May 26). Organisations can view the cutting-edge equipment and machinery while finding out more about the bespoke qualifications and courses which can be…
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Coleg Cambria to open new Ial Restaurant in Wrexham next week
A NEW restaurant will bring a contemporary flavour to Wrexham and help train the next generation of hospitality workers. Ial Restaurant at Coleg Cambria Yale will open its doors for the first time on Tuesday (May 25). The venue forms part of a ‘commercial village’ which also includes a hair and beauty salon, florist, and coffee…
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