Students raise the bar again with exceptional A Level and BTEC results at Coleg Cambria
STUDENTS are toasting an “exceptional” set of A Level and BTEC results, capping off a year that’s seen Coleg Cambria go from strength to strength.Chief Executive Yana Williams and Principal Sue Price today (Thursday) congratulated learners at the college’s sites in Deeside, Wrexham, Northop and Llysfasi, as they collected grades that will carry them into…
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Table tennis boom as FE partnership inspires more than 1,500 across North Wales
LEGIONS of young people have discovered the benefits of table tennis thanks to a thriving partnership between Coleg Cambria, Table Tennis Wales, Active Wrexham and schools across North Wales. Building on a collaboration that has engaged more than 1,500 people through coaching, competitions and community events since 2023, the latest programme of activities at the…
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Coleg Cambria champions skills excellence on UK’s first Vocational Celebration Day
COLEG Cambria joined education providers, employers and training organisations across the UK in championing the achievements of learners as part of the inaugural Vocational Celebration Day. The college marked the national awareness day – supported by Enginuity – on Thursday (August 6) by shining a spotlight on another outstanding year for its students, apprentices, staff…
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Growing Demand Sees Jobs Growth Wales+ Summer School Reach Record Numbers
RECORD numbers of school leavers are taking their first steps towards the future at Coleg Cambria after enrolling on its expanded Jobs Growth Wales+ summer school. Up to 100 young people are taking part across the college’s Deeside and Wrexham campuses this summer, including 60 at Deeside alone – the highest number to date. Designed…
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AI skills gap in the spotlight as Coleg Cambria launches business programme
COLEG CAMBRIA has launched a Generative AI Essentials programme to help businesses across the region understand and apply artificial intelligence in the workplace. Nearly two-thirds of UK organisations now use AI, yet a lack of expertise remains the single biggest barrier to adoption, cited by 35% of businesses. Further education colleges like Cambria are increasingly…
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New FE training partnership to develop more than 40 future leaders at health tech giant
COLEG CAMBRIA secured a new partnership with a leading healthcare technology manufacturer to deliver bespoke leadership and management training directly in the workplace. The collaboration with Siemens Healthineers in Llanberis will initially see more than 40 employees undertake Level 3 to Level 5 apprenticeships and professional development programmes delivered on-site from this summer, creating tailored…
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Girls into tech boom as record numbers attend North Wales cyber event
ALMOST 100 young women from schools across North Wales attended a major event at Coleg Cambria exploring careers in cyber security, AI and digital innovation – more than double the number who attended last year. Year 9 and Year 10 learners gathered at the college’s Yale site in Wrexham for a day of hands-on workshops…
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Game On: College launches career pathway into billion-pound Esports industry
A GROUNDBREAKING higher education pathway is helping students turn their passion for gaming into careers in one of the world’s fastest-growing industries. Coleg Cambria has seen learners progress from Further Education into university-equivalent study through its Higher National Diploma (HND) in Esports, delivered at Cambria University Centre Deeside, in partnership with Pearson. The programme provides…
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Coleg Cambria leads responsible AI drive with sector-first pledge
COLEG CAMBRIA has launched an AI Pledge designed to give staff and learners confidence as artificial intelligence plays a growing role in education, training and the workplace. The pledge sets out the college’s commitment to using AI ethically, responsibly and inclusively, with human judgement, expertise and relationships remaining central to decision-making. Developed as part of…
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New sponsor for one of longest running junior sports clubs in North Wales
MEDDYG CARE is backing grassroots football in North Wales with a new sponsorship deal that will see it support one of Rhyl’s longest-running junior teams ahead of the new season. The company has announced a sponsorship agreement with Rhyl Hearts Under-15s, giving the club a timely boost as preparations for the coming campaign get under…
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