Jobs Growth Wales+ learners revamp popular Flintshire heritage park
VOLUNTEERS helped to maintain and care for a beloved historic attraction as part of an employment and training scheme. A group of up to 14 Jobs Growth Wales+ learners from Coleg Cambria spent six weeks at Greenfield Valley, a popular Flintshire heritage park which includes 70 acres of woodland, ancient monuments, and more than 2,000…
Read MoreKirsten’s memory inspires Coleg Cambria fundraising campaign
CARING staff and students from Coleg Cambria raised vital funds for a children’s hospital. Led by Cambria’s Learner Experience and Enterprise Manager Rona Griffiths, and PL Operations Officer Steven Mills, a series of challenges and events were held for Alder Hey Children’s Hospital in Liverpool. Learners and employees from Wrexham, Deeside and Northop collected more than…
Read MoreRenowned recruiter turned spotlight on his own professional development mid-pandemic
A RENOWNED executive recruiter and author turned the spotlight on his own professional development during the pandemic. Being part of the 20Twenty leadership programme had a positive impact on Adam Butler, a respected name in the jobs industry for almost two decades. As Managing Partner of Deeside-based Hawk Butler executive search agency, Adam leads a…
Read MoreRhiannon Bartley wins Tilhill Diploma Student of the Year prize
COLEG CAMBRIA learner Rhiannon Bartley has been named Tilhill Diploma Student of the Year. Rhiannon, from Wrexham, currently studying at Llysfasi, received a specially carved wooden trophy along with £250 prize money, presented by John Ferguson, Tilhill Senior Forest Manager. The 29 year-old, who also works for Ecological Land Management in Wrexham, said: “It’s been an…
Read MoreWeDiscover programme rolled out across North Wales after Conwy success
A SKILLS and support project for vulnerable and often disadvantaged young people will be rolled out across North Wales. Aimed at 16 to 25 year olds, the WeMindTheGap WeDiscover programme had a positive impact on participants in Conwy county. As a result, the scheme will now also be available to applicants who are NEET (not in Education,…
Read MoreInspiring rap written by poetic pupils will live on forever thanks to Wrexham Sounds
THAT’S A RAP! An inspiring song written by poetic pupils will live on forever thanks to Wrexham Sounds. A talented group of more than 80 learners from St Peter’s Primary School in Rossett recorded the track – One Hotdog and a Massive Kit Kat – with representatives from the Rhosrobin music studio and Darren Hughes, director of…
Read MoreInnovators to manufacture farming drones after trials at Coleg Cambria Llysfasi
INNOVATORS plan to manufacture drones that will revolutionise sustainable farming in Wales after successful trials at Coleg Cambria Llysfasi. The ‘Green Eagle’ drone was able to identify weeds and on-land issues before targeting them with pesticides, saving time, money and providing a carbon-neutral alternative to existing methods. Led by Anglesey-based M-SParc in partnership with tenants…
Read MoreGrowth at Greenthumb as Managing Director reveals future expansion plans
A GIANT of the lawn care industry is sowing the seeds of future growth with plans to expand further post-pandemic. GreenThumb is the market leader for lawn treatment services with 220 branches nationwide and a network turnover of more than £48million. Founded by CEO Stephen Waring in 1986, the business employs more than 100 staff…
Read MoreSalisbury’s Chartered Accountants grow team to meet client demand
A BOOMING accountancy practice has taken on 10 new staff in less than two months to meet a surge in demand for its award-winning services. Salisbury’s Chartered Accountants is experiencing its busiest ever summer, with more and more clients joining the North Wales firm. Based in St Asaph, Menai Bridge, Ruthin and Penmaenmawr, the business…
Read More11 Coleg Cambria learners to compete at next WorldSkills UK final
WALES will be flying the flag with more representatives than any other home nation at this year’s WorldSkills UK competition. And 11 of those participating in the event – to be held across six venues in November – are from Coleg Cambria, which has sites in Northop, Deeside, Llysfasi and Wrexham. They are in the…
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