Makaton and Eyelash Perming among new industry programmes at Cambria
COLEG CAMBRIA has a wide range of options and innovative courses for anyone planning a new start in the new year. The college – which has sites in Wrexham, Northop, Deeside and Llysfasi – unveiled a series of full- and part-time courses to begin this January. Among the flexible part-time subjects are Computer Game Creation,…
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Leading names in ecology join forces at Coleg Cambria for sustainability expo
LEADING figures in ecology and on green issues were united at a conservation conference. Coleg Cambria’s Northop Business School welcomed more than 60 guests to its annual sustainability event. Among them were Seb Gudek from Llandudno-based Aqualogik Ltd, Flintshare’s Nikki Giles, and Toni Godolphin, Carbon Reduction/Fund Engagement Officer at Antur Cymru Enterprise, who discussed grants…
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Silver lining for Coleg Cambria learners at UK Skills Olympics
THERE was a silver lining for a top Welsh college at this year’s ‘Skills Olympics’. Coleg Cambria achieved three silver medals and a bronze at the WorldSkills UK finals. The successful participants were: James Donohue – Aircraft Maintenance – Silver Ben Gillin – LME – Electrical Installation – Silver Brandon Nicholson – Fabdec – Welding…
Read MoreInnovative ‘learning glass’ technology being used at Coleg Cambria
INNOVATIVE ‘learning glass’ technology is among the cutting-edge methods being used to deliver virtual programmes at a leading college. Coleg Cambria University Centre is utilising state-of-the-art equipment to prepare students for higher level study by delivering lectures online, and they are reaping the rewards. The free full-time Access to Higher Education (HE)– Healthcare Level 3 Diploma is…
Read MoreHundreds sign up for new Coleg Cambria table tennis academy
A TABLE tennis academy has served up success and returned strong numbers since launching earlier this year. The strategic partnership between Coleg Cambria and Table Tennis Wales is focused on providing an inclusive community club programme and dedicated grassroots coaching. Focused on all five of the college’s sites – Deeside, Northop, Llysfasi, and Yale and…
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Energy boss reinforces call for safe solar on all new-builds and housing developments
AN ENERGY boss has reinforced calls to install solar panels on all new-builds and housing developments in Wales. And Gareth Jones, Vice President of the Federation of Master Builders for Wales, insists safety must be top priority following a series of incidents in past months, notably a solar panel battery fire on Anglesey. Gareth, Managing…
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North Wales food stars headline Coleg Cambria event for 100+ students
TALENTED food producers headlined a multi-cultural college event for up to 100 students. Charlotte Stanley, owner of Up a Yard in Ffynnongroyw, near Prestatyn, appeared at the Culture Collective gathering Tastes of the World at Coleg Cambria’s Ial Restaurant in Wrexham. Charlotte, who trained as a chef at Cambria’s Deeside site, was joined by jam and chutney…
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Coleg Cambria programmes to build sustainable workforces for ‘green economy’
COLEG CAMBRIA has launched new qualifications to build sustainable workforces and help future-proof organisations as part of the UK’s move towards a ‘green economy’. The college’s Northop Business School unveiled a suite of Level 2 and Level 3 online courses designed to support the public and private sectors in their journey towards ‘net zero’. Accredited…
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Coleg Cambria’s 16-strong team ready to take on WorldSkills UK
COLEG CAMBRIA will take a 16-strong team of apprentices to this year’s WorldSkills UK competition. The event will be held over three days from November 14 at colleges, independent training providers and universities across Greater Manchester, including Rochdale, Salford, Wigan and Leigh, and Oldham. The representatives from Cambria are: Aircraft Maintenance – Kieran O’Loan, Jamie…
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Aura Wales calls for longer-term deal after creating jobs and pumping millions into economy
AURA WALES has improved and enhanced the lives of hundreds of thousands of people across Flintshire and beyond over the last five years. As the employee-owned community benefit society unveiled its vision for the future, staff and board members met to celebrate its achievements in delivering services that have benefited the health and wellbeing of…
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