Mentor helps boost ASD retention at Coleg Cambria – and numbers are growing
A MENTOR has helped to improve retention and the social and wellness journey of autistic learners at Coleg Cambria. Josh Roberts joined the college 12 months ago, as the Coronavirus pandemic was taking hold in the UK. It made his new role as an ASD (Autistic Spectrum Disorder) and Support Mentor more challenging, as he…
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Coleg Cambria awarded leading sustainability standard for 18th year in a row
COLEG CAMBRIA’S commitment to the environment and sustainability is a roaring success. The north east Wales college has again been awarded the Level Five Green Dragon Environmental Management Standard. All its sites in Wrexham, Deeside, Llysfasi and Northop have achieved the prestigious accreditation. It is the highest level of the Groundworks scheme that can be…
Read MoreTeaching tenor on cloud nine after reaching number one in the charts
DARYL STEPHENSON is on cloud nine after reaching the top of the charts with a world-renowned choir. Daryl, a work-based learning assessor at Coleg Cambria Deeside, is a tenor with the award-winning Fron Male Voice Choir. Based in the Dee Valley, they reached number one in both the Classical Artist and Classical Combined charts with…
Read More125 years in North Wales for Tata Steel – and they are still at heart of community
A STEELWORKS celebrating 125 years in North Wales is behind a campaign to restore a beloved landmark. Tata Steel – formerly known as the Shotton Steelworks – is supporting the ‘Guardians’ working to preserve the Grade II-listed John Summers Clock Tower site in Deeside. The building opened in 1907 and was home to the company’s…
Read MoreAutistic student secures NUS policy on life skills in landmark moment for North Wales college
A STUDENT with autism successfully passed a motion to ensure all college learners in Wales have access to Independent Living Skills (ILS). In a landmark moment for Coleg Cambria, the motion put forward by Matthew Hayes, from Bryn y Baal, Mold, will become part of NUS Wales policy. It is the first time a policy…
Read MoreUK Leisure Living to create new jobs and open Deeside showroom in the coming weeks
A BOOMING leisure company will unveil a new hot tubs showroom in the coming weeks after a strong start to the year. Following record-breaking sales in 2020, UK Leisure Living is set to recruit staff and open a satellite base in Flintshire this April. Managing Director Gareth Jones has taken on four employees since January…
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Coleg Cambria and Wrexham Glyndwr University unite to strengthen opportunities for students
COLEG CAMBRIA and Wrexham Glyndwr University have united to further strengthen opportunities for young people in north east Wales. Cambria’s Chief Executive Yana Williams and Professor Maria Hinfelaar, Vice-Chancellor of Wrexham Glyndwr University, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) focused on collaboration and community. They plan to create an “effective and active” educational partnership…
Read MoreCaring college staff receive ‘lockdown hero’ accolade for pandemic support
CARING lecturers and staff at Coleg Cambria received a Lockdown Hero accolade for supporting students through the Coronavirus pandemic. The Health and Social Care department at Cambria’s Yale site in Wrexham is among the finalists vying for a prestigious Pearson National Teaching Award. Nominated by Lowri Jarvis, 17, and fellow learners on the Level 3…
Read MoreBrave Ron battles back from surgery to join radio station after being inspired by TV legend
A BUDDING reporter inspired by a popular broadcaster battled back from critical illness and surgery to realise his radio dreams. Former Coleg Cambria student Ron Squire is now a presenter with Towyn-based Sound Radio Wales, following a torrid 12 months. As well as living with the Coronavirus pandemic, the 25 year-old was rushed to hospital…
Read MoreEthikos CEO returns to scene of teenage apprenticeship to help revamp landmark
A LEADING businessman has returned to the place he was a teenage apprentice to help a team of volunteers bring a North Wales landmark back to life. Scott Davis, CEO of The Ethikos Group, is supporting the ‘Guardians’ working to preserve the Grade II-listed John Summers Clock Tower site in Deeside. The building opened in 1907…
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