Determined Mum wins national learner award after returning to education
AN inspirational mother who returned to education after nearly a decade in the UK has been named one of Wales’s top adult learners. Maryam Avazzadeh was crowned Access to HE Learner of the Year by Agored Cymru, winning the “Outstanding Commitment to Study” category in recognition of her determination, resilience and academic excellence. Maryam completed…
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Rya Smith – The talented young chef cooking up bright future
A 16 YEAR-OLD from Wrexham served up a standout performance to finish first runner-up in one of the country’s most prestigious culinary competitions. Rya Smith, a Year 2 learner on Coleg Cambria’s school links GCSE Hospitality and Catering course and a pupil at Rhosnesni High School, first made her mark by winning the inaugural Wrexham…
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University students celebrate graduation success in glittering Wrexham ceremony
CAMBRIA University Centre students celebrated a milestone moment in their careers at a glittering graduation ceremony The annual celebration – held at the Glanrafon conference centre at Cambria Yale in Wrexham – brought together 36 graduates who had successfully completed Higher National and professional qualifications. They were joined by lecturers, friends and family for an…
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Wrexham bakers take the cake with Rising Star win and national award
A WREXHAM bakery apprentice was named Rising Star at the Wales Food and Drink Awards – one of three Coleg Cambria learners recognised among the best in the country. The college enjoyed a standout evening at the Swansea Building Society Arena, with representatives reaching the finals and one taking home a top honour. Apprentices Caleb…
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Coleg Cambria unveils £1.5m green campus transformation
A “green sweep” of achievements helped cultivate Coleg Cambria’s reputation as one of the UK’s most sustainable and forward-thinking educators. The college is set to unveil up to £1.5m of improvements at its Yale campus in Wrexham, funded by grants from Welsh Government and Salix Finance. The developments form part of a wider strategy that…
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£400 bonus on offer as Coleg Cambria targets Welsh-speaking talent
WELSH speakers are invited to explore new career opportunities with Coleg Cambria at a dedicated bilingual recruitment event – and there is a £400 welcome bonus available for eligible new starters. Taking place on Wednesday April 29 at the college’s Yale site in Wrexham, Gyrfa Gymraeg @ Cambria will offer a relaxed and informal opportunity to meet…
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Irish parliamentary delegation visits North East Wales to explore bilingual education
A HIGH-LEVEL delegation from Ireland visited north east Wales to explore how further education is supporting bilingualism and strengthening language, culture and tradition for future generations. Coleg Cambria welcomed representatives of the Committee of the Oireachtas (Irish Parliament) to Wrexham as part of a project focused on sharing evidence, experience and ideas around bilingual education…
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Boom in Forensic Science course as CSI-inspired demand grows
A FORENSIC science course launched in response to the “CSI effect” is continuing to gather momentum at Coleg Cambria, with increased demand, new facilities and students progressing to university. Introduced just three years ago, the Forensic and Criminal Investigation programme was developed to meet growing interest in crime scene investigation, forensic analysis and the criminal…
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£870,000+ injected into Denbighshire community projects
MORE than £870,000 has been pumped into Denbighshire’s voluntary sector through the DVSC Key Fund, backing 51 organisations and helping services on the ground grow, adapt and reach more people. The funding programme, one of the most in-demand DVSC has delivered, drew 99 applications from across the county. An incredible £871,620 was awarded in the…
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Coleg Cambria smashes records with 68 honours at Skills Competition Wales
COLEG CAMBRIA delivered a record-breaking performance at Skills Competition Wales, securing an impressive 19 medals and 49 accolades in a landmark year for the college. Based in Wrexham, Northop, Deeside and Llysfasi, learners achieved five gold, five silver and nine bronze medals, alongside 28 highly commended recognitions and two ‘Best in Region’ titles. The ceremony…
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