Army veteran to depart Coleg Cambria following golden retirement celebration
A LECTURER and Army veteran who committed 37 years to the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award received a golden retirement present. Alan Lowry – who leaves his role as Sports and Public Services Lecturer and DofE Coordinator at Coleg Cambria this summer, after more than a quarter of a century with the institution – was invited…
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College leader to represent North Wales as ambassador for mental health in hospitality charity
A LEADER from Coleg Cambria was selected to help champion mental health awareness and support in the hospitality industry. Work-based Learning Manager Kate Muddiman is the North Wales Ambassador for The Burnt Chef Project. The global organisation provides education, guidance, and resources to help tackle the stigma, as more than four out of five professionals…
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Coleg Cambria in top 10 for cyber security as apprenticeship interest grows
COLEG CAMBRIA has retained its position as a leader in cyber security education. The college – based in Deeside, Llysfasi, Wrexham and Northop – received a gold award from the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) as part of its CyberFirst initiative, which aims to address the UK’s cyber skills gap. Cambria is one of only…
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Golden girl Jess has heart set on Paralympics following equine victory
GOLDEN girl Jess Pritchard rode to victory in a prestigious equestrian competition. The Coleg Cambria student won the 1* Grade Three Para Dressage competition at the Addington International Arena. Representing Team GB, Jess – an Entry Level 3 Learner in Animal Care, based at Northop – said it was the biggest victory of her life….
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Investment in precision agriculture drives 80% rise in students at Coleg Cambria Llysfasi
SIGNIFICANT investment in technology is driving advances in precision agriculture and student numbers at a leading land-based college. New machinery and equipment coincided with a surge in learners at Coleg Cambria’s Llysfasi campus, with enrolment up by more than 80% this academic year. These developments come as work continues on a £10m redevelopment project at…
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Coleg Cambria wins more individual medals than ever before at Skills Competition Wales
COLEG CAMBRIA and its industry partners achieved more individual medals than ever before at this year’s prestigious Skills Competition Wales. Across 16 categories, the college – based in Wrexham, Northop, Deeside and Llysfasi – secured an outstanding 24 top three places. This included five golds, eight silvers and 11 bronze medals. Receiving gold medals were…
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College and construction firm cement partnership with new work placement programme
COLEG CAMBRIA and Read Construction are laying the foundations for future generations of workers in the building sector. The award-winning Wrexham-based developer has supported the first cohort of BTEC Level 3 Technical Construction and Built Environment learners as part of its Placement Enhanced Programme, funded via the Welsh Government’s Innovation Fund. Among them were Lois…
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Welsh forestry students branch out with new jobs at Tilhill forestry organisation
COLEG CAMBRIA students have secured new jobs after completing a prestigious forestry programme. Tilhill, the UK’s leading woodland creation, forest management and timber harvesting company, and Foresight Sustainable Forestry Company Plc announced the completion of their Foresight Sustainable Forestry Skills Training Programme in Wales and Scotland. Launched in 2022, the programme aimed to help young people in rural…
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Coleg Cambria HE students enjoy graduation ceremony at business school
“Teamwork, organisation, and resilience are all skills Coleg Cambria has gifted us. Take every skill you have learned during your time here into your future careers and personal lives as they are absolutely invaluable.” The words of former student Lauren Baker rang out around Coleg Cambria’s Northop Business School on Friday, as she joined up…
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Coleg Cambria to showcase new cutting-edge facilities at accessible open events
COLEG CAMBRIA will showcase its wide range of courses and cutting-edge facilities at a series of open events this Spring. The accessible sessions will take place on the following dates at these sites: Deeside and Deeside Sixth – Wednesday March 6 from 5pm-7pm. Llysfasi – Saturday March 9 from 10am-12pm. Yale and Yale Sixth Wrexham…
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