Llysfasi student receives prestigious accolade from leading forestry organisation
A COLEG CAMBRIA student won a prestigious accolade from a forestry organisation. Dafydd Jones, a student at the college’s Llysfasi site, was named Tilhill Diploma Student of the Year at a virtual prizegiving ceremony. The 18 year-old, from Tywyn in Meirionnydd, Gwynedd, was lauded by tutors for his dedication and passion for education and his…
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Coleg Cambria on hand with support and advice for students receiving GCSE results
COLEG CAMBRIA will be on hand to support pupils receiving their GCSE results. Staff are available today (Thursday) and Friday for anyone worried about their grades, and to showcase the wide range of courses and vocational qualifications available at the college’s sites in Wrexham, Deeside, Northop and Llysfasi. They will also be free to discuss…
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Students praised for resilience as Coleg Cambria achieves ‘oustanding’ A Level results
COLEG CAMBRIA Chief Executive Yana Williams praised learners and staff for their incredible resilience following another unparalleled year. As A Level and BTEC students from college sites in Deeside, Wrexham, Northop and Llysfasi receive their grades today (Tuesday), Ms Williams reflected on “outstanding” overall results for the college. She commended them for meeting the challenges…
Read MoreSoldiers are marching to promotion after brushing-up on maths and English skills
SOLDIERS are marching toward promotion after brushing-up on their maths and English skills. Members of the Army Reserves attended Level 1 and Level 2 Numeracy and Literacy courses at Coleg Cambria. Among them was Wendy Biggs, 51, whose dedication and progress were rewarded with the college’s prize for Essential Skills Learner of the Year. Wendy,…
Read MoreGroundbreaking gardener reflects on student life in North Wales after TV success
THE blossoming botanical career of a ground-breaking gardener featured on a national television programme. Martin Duncan, Head Gardener and Landscape Designer at medieval Arundel Castle in West Sussex, featured on the latest series of Channel 5’s Great British Gardens. A former student at the Welsh College of Horticulture in Northop – now Coleg Cambria – Martin…
Read MoreFrom the only girl in plumbing class to college estates boss – rapid rise for young handywoman
A FORMER plumbing student is building a career in estate management following a rapid rise through the ranks at Coleg Cambria. Aged just 23, Laura Hughes has been promoted to Estates Officer with responsibility for the college’s Deeside site, including the £14m Sixth Form Centre. Having joined the department as an apprentice four years ago,…
Read MoreFirst ever AGCO-Llysfasi cohort graduates from innovative apprenticeship scheme
LEARNERS ploughed ahead in completing an innovative agriculture training scheme despite the challenges of Covid-19. The first ever cohort of AGCO apprentices at Coleg Cambria Llysfasi have completed the three-year Technical Advanced Extended Diploma in Agricultural Engineering. The north east Wales college teamed up with the worldwide manufacturer and distributor of agricultural equipment to train…
Read MorePlastering student secures apprenticeship after impressing skills course instructor
A traditional building skills course led to an apprenticeship opportunity from one of its instructors. Organised by Wrexham’s Traditional Building Skills Programme and held at Coleg Cambria’s Bersham Road site, the traditional building skills courses are provided free through Wrexham Council. Plasterer student Wesley Jackson has attended several of the Traditional Building skills courses to…
Read MoreColeg Cambria a leader in standards of inclusion for disabled people
COLEG CAMBRIA has achieved leadership status in developing standards of inclusion for disabled people. The north east Wales college is now a Level 3 Disability Confident Leader. The DWP (Department for Work and Pensions) scheme encourages organisations of all sizes to encourage, support and retain talented, loyal and hard-working disabled employees. As a Disability Confident Leader, Cambria…
Read MoreColeg Cambria chef Barry serving up food and drink at Wimbledon this week
A TOP chef is serving up food and drink at the world’s number one tennis tournament. Barry Langston, head chef at Coleg Cambria’s Ial Restaurant in Wrexham, has been joined by two Hospitality and Catering students at the Wimbledon tennis championships. Over the coming days, Barry – who worked previously in Le Mans, France, and has operated…
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