Tributes paid to Coleg Cambria CEO David Jones OBE as he steps down from role
THE enduring and positive impact of David Jones on education and the economy has received widespread praise from leading figures across the country. Mr Jones steps down as Chief Executive of Coleg Cambria this week after steering the institution to national acclaim. The 57-year-old was formerly principal of Deeside College before its merger with Wrexham’s…
Read MoreColeg Cambria and Kubota blaze a trail for future agricultural engineers
COLEG CAMBRIA LLYSFASI has joined forces with a top international agricultural machinery company to train future workers in land-based engineering. The college has signed-up to a new partnership with Kubota, the Japanese tractor and heavy equipment manufacturer. Together they have launched the Kubota Apprenticeship Scheme, a three-year block release programme which will blend education at…
Read MoreColeg Cambria leads the way for Wales at UK skills tournament
COLEG CAMBRIA enhanced its reputation as a leader in skills and training at a national competition. More than 500 participants from across the country took part in the annual WorldSkills UK LIVE event at NEC Birmingham over the weekend. Learners and apprentices from Cambria – which has sites in Wrexham, Deeside, Northop and Llysfasi –…
Read MoreNEBOSH Gold accreditation a UK first for Coleg Cambria
COLEG CAMBRIA has received gold status for its delivery of health and safety qualifications. The North Wales college is the first and only FE provider in the UK to receive the accreditation from NEBOSH (National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health). The institution – which has sites in Wrexham, Deeside, Northop and Llysfasi –…
Read MoreMatilda star Kane praises ‘exceptional’ Coleg Cambria for acting support
KANE OLIVER PARRY has a driving ambition – for his face to appear on the side of a London bus. The former Coleg Cambria student may soon get his wish, having made a name for himself in some of the West End’s biggest musicals. Originally from Rhyl, the 30 year-old is currently treading the boards…
Read MoreColeg Cambria Llysfasi encourages next generation of dairy entrepreneurs
A LAND-BASED college welcomed the cream of young farmers to Denbighshire for a series of workshops designed to attract aspiring entrepreneurs to the dairy industry Coleg Cambria Llysfasi is hosting the Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers (RABDF) Entrepreneurs in Dairying workshops for the first time. The business and finance training programme aims to meet a huge…
Read MoreColeg Cambria and Tilhill Forestry join forces to train next generation of woodland workers
FORESTRY students were given a bird’s eye view of their woodland workplace during a special demonstration. Learners on the inaugural Tilhill Diploma in Forestry and Woodland Management at Coleg Cambria Llysfasi welcomed speakers from the organisation for a drone display and presentations. Tilhill is the UK’s largest forestry and timber harvesting company, and together with…
Read MoreColeg Cambria Llysfasi gets a taste of Welsh beef industry at consumer trial
COLEG CAMBRIA LLYSFASI hosted a tasting event to help boost the Welsh beef sector. The BeefQ project, led by Aberystwyth University’s Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Sciences (IBERS), will see more than 1,200 consumers take part in a trial designed to improve the eating quality and production of the meat in Wales. This will…
Read MoreGareth and Simon join leadership team at Coleg Cambria Yale in Wrexham
A TOP COLLEGE undergoing a £20million revamp has unveiled a new leadership team. Gareth Jones and Simon Woodward have joined Coleg Cambria Yale in Wrexham. Gareth will be responsible for Science, Psychology, PE and Maths, while Simon oversees the Humanities. The Deputy Directors of General Education have an exciting 12 months ahead of them; as…
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Coleg Cambria and Bryn Williams Academy unveil their first student
AN academy created by esteemed chef Bryn Williams and Coleg Cambria has unveiled its first student. Callum Jones, from Hawarden, has joined the prestigious Bryn Williams Academy. The 17-year-old, formerly a pupil at Connah’s Quay High School, is passionate about following in his Dad’s footsteps and becoming a trained chef. He will now study a…
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