Record-breaking summer school helps young people take their next steps
A record-breaking summer programme has given young people the confidence and skills to take their next steps at Coleg Cambria. The college’s seven-week Jobs Growth Wales+ (JGW+) summer school welcomed up to 100 school leavers across Deeside and Wrexham, building on the programme’s continued growth. At Deeside, 60 learners took part across five groups, combining…
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Future doctor and business leader celebrate Deeside Sixth success
TWO ambitious students are heading from Deeside Sixth Form Centre to leading UK universities as they take the next steps towards careers in medicine and international business. Aspiring doctor Oscar Taylor will study Medicine at University College London (UCL), while Mikey Knapp is heading to the University of Leeds to study International Business and Finance….
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From Wrexham to Glasgow as Devashree pursues AI ambitions
A TALENTED Wrexham student with ambitions to make her mark in artificial intelligence and software engineering is preparing for an exciting new chapter at the University of Glasgow. Devashree Deshpande, 18, will study Computer Science at the prestigious university after two successful years studying A Levels at Coleg Cambria’s Yale Sixth Form. The former Maelor…
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GCSE results – Cambria ready to support pupils whatever their grades
COLEG Cambria is on hand to support school pupils receiving their GCSE results today (Thursday). Lecturers, advisors, and admissions staff are ready to offer guidance, reassurance, and practical advice to anyone unsure about their grades or considering next steps. Whether learners are exploring A Levels, apprenticeships, or vocational training, Cambria is there to help, with…
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From dog grooming to Martyn’s Law: Cambria launches new adult courses
FROM aesthetics and dog grooming to conversational languages and printmaking, Coleg Cambria has unveiled a diverse new programme of part-time courses for adults this autumn. The September intake brings together professional qualifications, creative subjects and career-focused training designed to fit around work, family and other commitments. Courses include Aesthetics, Dog Grooming, Printmaking, CAM/CNC Manufacturing, Conversational…
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AI skills gap in the spotlight as Coleg Cambria launches business programme
COLEG CAMBRIA has launched a Generative AI Essentials programme to help businesses across the region understand and apply artificial intelligence in the workplace. Nearly two-thirds of UK organisations now use AI, yet a lack of expertise remains the single biggest barrier to adoption, cited by 35% of businesses. Further education colleges like Cambria are increasingly…
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Bilingual recruitment campaign heads to Deeside after strong Wrexham response
WELSH speakers are being invited to discover new career opportunities with Coleg Cambria at a dedicated bilingual recruitment event at its Deeside campus this summer. The event, Gyrfa Gymraeg @ Cambria, takes place on Tuesday July 21 from 4.30pm to 6pm and will offer a relaxed and informal opportunity to meet staff, learn more about…
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New offshore wind partnership aims to cut risk on multi-billion-pound energy projects
AS the offshore wind industry pushes into deeper waters, demand is growing for a new generation of geoscience data capable of reducing risk long before construction begins. Robertson Geo and geoscience consultancy Agerion have joined forces to help meet that challenge, combining downhole logging technology with specialist technical advisory services to give developers greater confidence…
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Girls into tech boom as record numbers attend North Wales cyber event
ALMOST 100 young women from schools across North Wales attended a major event at Coleg Cambria exploring careers in cyber security, AI and digital innovation – more than double the number who attended last year. Year 9 and Year 10 learners gathered at the college’s Yale site in Wrexham for a day of hands-on workshops…
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Viral potato trend inspires new Welsh school lunch revolution
THE jacket potato has had an unexpected revival. Driven by the viral success of street food favourites like ‘Spud Bros’ and a wider appetite for loaded, locally sourced baked potatoes, the traditional school dinner staple has become one of the most talked-about foods on social media – and Welsh schools are making the most of…
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