Surge in pupils attending after-school clubs post-pandemic at Ysgol Eirias
THE number of pupils attending extra-curricular activities designed to support their health and wellbeing has surged in past months. Ysgol Eirias has introduced designated weeks where Areas of Learning and Experience can host innovative activities and events to encourage learning and mindfulness outside of school hours. Led by Assistant Headteacher Alex Metcalfe, the sessions are…
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New campaign to champion thousands of young carers in North Wales
A NEW campaign will shine a light on the inspiring bravery and resilience of hundreds of young carers in North Wales. There are up to 1,400 young carers identified in Wrexham, Conwy and Denbighshire alone, so ahead of Carers Rights Day (Thursday November 24) – and in celebration of the strength of the many young…
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Warehaus Signs has designs on expansion thanks to sibling success
SIBLINGS overcame family tragedy to launch an innovative design and manufacturing business. After growing up in London and Brighton, Tashka and Krystn Yeomans – directors of Warehaus Signs in Mochdre – moved to North Wales with their mum Lynn as teenagers to begin a new life in Conwy. Sadly, Lynn passed away while they were…
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Hub to host jobs events across Conwy as recruitment crisis deepens
A JOBS and training programme will hold a series of events to support people back into work and education post-pandemic. Conwy Employment Hub is focused on helping to meet demand in multiple industries for new staff as the UK recruitment crisis deepens. Weekly drop-in sessions and job clubs are to take place in Llandudno, Kinmel…
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Excitement builds ahead of inaugural Conwy Job Expo this May
BUSINESSES, educators and training organisations can sign up to a free exhibition at one of the country’s premier event venues. Eirias Events Centre in Colwyn Bay will host the inaugural Conwy Job Expo on Thursday May 12 from 2pm-7pm. Organised by Conwy Employment Hub – which oversees Communities for Work, PaCE and Communities for Work…
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WeMindTheGap joins forces with Conwy Employment Hub to support young NEETs
YOUNG people will receive tailored skills and employability support on an exclusive virtual programme with a transformative North Wales charity. Sixteen to 25 year olds in Conwy county who are NEET (not in Education, Employment or Training) have the opportunity to join WeMindTheGap’s WeDiscover programme from February 14. The initiative gives participants a chance to gain new…
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STEM Gogledd targeting young people to meet demand in key sectors
AN INNOVATIVE education scheme is helping to meet a surge in demand for skilled STEM workers. Over the last decade there has been rapid growth in students opting to take STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths) subjects at university, including a 400% rise in AI (Artificial Intelligence) applicants UK-wide. Despite this, there is still an overwhelming…
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Conwy Employment Hub holding virtual sessions to help meet social care jobs crisis
AN EMPLOYMENT and training service is targeting new candidates to help meet unprecedented demand for workers in the social care sector. Conwy Employment Hub is holding virtual sessions that will introduce would-be recruits to roles within the industry, held over four days later this month. In partnership with the Welsh Government and WeCare Wales, the…
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Denise cleans up with major jobs growth in sweet 16th year of business
A PROMINENT North Wales business has broken the mould with a refreshing approach to the cleaning industry. Conwy-based Cleaner Care has grown to become one of the leading independent cleaning firms in the country. Managing Director Denise Lardner has just celebrated a sweet 16 years in the sector, having launched the company in 2005. Employing…
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Surge in Kickstart Scheme applications as Universal Credit claims more than double in Conwy
THE number of young people in Conwy claiming Universal Credit has more than doubled in the last year. The county has experienced a 108% rise in 18-24 year olds receiving monthly income benefits since March 2020. As a result – coupled with the COVID-19 pandemic – many are now turning to the UK Government’s innovative…
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