GE Tools ‘Trade Olympics’ encourage next generation of skilled workers
STUDENTS competed in a Trade Olympics and exhibition driven by a leading industrial supplier. Deeside and Rhyl-based GE Tools held events in partnership with Grwp Llandrillo Menai and Coleg Cambria. Coleg Llandrillo Rhyl saw dozens of Construction and Engineering learners battle for medals in plumbing, carpentry and joinery, brickwork, motor vehicle services, vehicle body repair…
Read MoreCity expansion for Celtic Financial Planning as client growth continues
A THRIVING financial planning business centred on ethical investment and sustainability has expanded its London operation. Mold-based Celtic Financial Planning won new clients and increased its capital management portfolio throughout the Covid-19 pandemic. And now the award-winning organisation – led by director Rob Lewis – has added a talented chartered financial planner to their team…
Read MoreFreedom2Hear is a highly innovative new app silencing hate on social media
AN INNOVATIVE new application will silence hate and social media abuse using a revolutionary online filter system. The team behind the award-winning GoBubbleSchool, based in Broxton near Wrexham and Chester, has launched Freedom2Hear. The automated solution can be tailored to the needs of any organisation in a matter of minutes, shielding the user from insults,…
Read MoreLyn Young achieves academic success despite battling serious illness
WHEN Lyn Young puts her mind to something, nothing stands in the way. The Connah’s Quay mum-of-four left her job as a nail technician five years ago to pursue a career in hairdressing. Lyn joined a Level 1 Diploma in Hairdressing at Coleg Cambria Deeside before quickly progressing to Levels 2 and 3. The 46…
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North Wales college unveils new HE courses in partnership with leading universities
COLEG CAMBRIA has unveiled a raft of higher education courses in partnership with leading universities. And the north east Wales college – which has sites in Wrexham, Llysfasi, Deeside and Northop – is set to unveil a new website, student guide and collaborative qualifications that will take their degree provision to the next level. The…
Read MoreMold continues to go from strength to strength and buck national retail trends
MOLD continues to go from strength to strength and buck national retail trends. The town centre has seen more than 50 businesses open or expand in the last two years. And as the area readies itself for the Christmas shopping season, town councillors are proudly reflecting on a vacancy rate of just 5.8% – far…
Read MoreColeg Cambria to host series of WorldSkills finals next week
COLEG CAMBRIA is to host a series of WorldSkills finals in the coming weeks. The college will welcome participants from across the UK to its sites in Wrexham and Deeside from Monday November 15 to Friday November 19. Cambria is to hold nine finals in all. They will take place at the following venues: Yale,…
Read MoreiVapps and Binnies join forces to support Yorkshire Water sustainability event
AN innovative technology pioneer has joined forces with a giant of the water industry. UK-based Binnies – part of the RSK Group of companies delivering integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services to a variety of sectors globally – will partner with iVapps at the Yorkshire Water Innovation Marketplace tomorrow (Thursday), The organisations have united to showcase the…
Read MoreSupertemps builds back from pandemic with new staff and surge in demand
A RECRUITER is building back from the pandemic and welcoming new staff to its award-winning team. Shannon Jones and Nicole Owen have joined Bangor and Colwyn Bay-based Supertemps as resourcers. Shannon, from Old Colwyn, and Anglesey-raised Nicole are both Welsh speakers and previously worked in finance, housing, and administration. They are excited to join the…
Read MoreCangen Cymraeg Cambria celebrates successful first year despite pandemic challenges
A WELSH language partnership celebrating its first anniversary has gone from strength to strength. Coleg Cambria’s branch of Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol – Cangen Cymraeg Cambria – has been a huge success in the last 12 months. Welsh medium students have enjoyed access to training, events, and education online during the Coronavirus pandemic. As restrictions ease,…
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