Coleg Cambria ‘Skills Factory’ launches new suite of bitesize courses for Industry 4.0
A GROUNDBREAKING digital skills factory has launched a suite of bitesize programmes to prepare companies in manufacturing and engineering for Industry 4.0. Medru – a collaboration between Coleg Cambria, Bangor University, and The Open University in Wales – is supporting businesses in search of highly talented, experienced candidates to fill employment gaps in north east…
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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…
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College again reaches finals of national diversity and inclusion awards ceremony
COLEG CAMBRIA has again reached the finals of a prestigious awards ceremony centred on inclusion and diversity. The college – based in Wrexham, Deeside, Llysfasi and Northop – is in the running for the RCU Award for Support for Students at the Association of Colleges (AoC) Beacon Awards. Cambria was also ‘Commended’ in the NOCN Group Award for Mental…
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Hundreds 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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Have you MET? We are proud to be part of new access to experts membership site
PROMINENT names in sales, marketing and communications have joined forces to launch a new online membership that offers small businesses access to expert training and advice. My Expert Team (MET) launches today (Weds), a virtual platform focused on supporting SMEs and small businesses in North Wales and the North West. Founded by Dawn Roberts, Managing…
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Coleg Cambria unveils new part-time guide to professional courses
COLEG CAMBRIA has unveiled a wide range of part-time courses to be delivered across north east Wales. And a new online and print guide will help prospective students choose one of the flexible professional and training qualifications on offer at the college’s sites in Wrexham, Deeside, Northop and Llysfasi, in addition to community facilities across the…
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Route Media shows further signs of growth across Wales
A MEDIA company has shown further signs of growth across Wales. Route Media – part of Dragon Group – has expanded its footprint with new partnerships including a West Wales bus network, which serves passengers in Pembrokeshire and Carmarthenshire. The contract will see 10 vehicles installed with streetliner and rear signage viewed by motorists and pedestrians in…
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Students create virtual zoos for Coleg Cambria animal event
STUDENTS used animal instincts to design and create virtual zoos and conservation parks for a leading college programme. Second year Level 3 Animal Management learners from Coleg Cambria Northop began the project this academic year and wowed judges with their dedication and research. The showcase of their work culminated in a day of celebrations which…
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