Launch of React+ employment programme praised by former PM
A FORMER project manager made redundant after 10 years in the same company praised a new Welsh Government support programme after receiving funding and advice to help her into a new role. Karen Griffiths, from Bangor, contacted Working Wales, an all-age advice careers service funded by the Welsh Government and run by Careers Wales. After…
Read MoreMr Gay Winner, TV star and broadcaster backs new Welsh Government React+ scheme
WALES’ first physically disabled Mr Gay winner has opened up about the discrimination he faced when he was younger and how his career gave him the confidence and motivation to stand-up for those who are under-represented in society. Having always dreamt of a future in the creative industries, Paul Davies, originally from Treherbert, Rhondda Cynon…
Read MoreFirst ever Coleg Cambria Industrial Cadets graduate from debut programme
THE first ever cohort of Industrial Cadets has graduated from Coleg Cambria. ‘Cadets’ from the college’s Deeside site achieved 20 Gold and 15 Challenger Awards via the programme, a kite mark for schools and students seeking valuable and exciting STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering Maths) opportunities. There was also a ‘Best Effort’ prize for Ryan Reid,…
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Rugby stars and CEO relaunch FitAp and secure £200,000 investment
TWO high profile Welsh rugby players and an entrepreneur have completed a successful round of investment to support the relaunch of a fitness app that will revolutionise the way people access exercise and leisure services in Wales. Fitap is an innovative search platform connecting gym owners, personal trainers, sports clubs and health and fitness providers…
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Ruthin’s Naylor Leyland Centre to host inaugural Wellbeing Mini Festival
LEADING lights in business, coaching and mindfulness will unite for a celebration of health and wellbeing. The inaugural Wellbeing Mini Festival will be held at the Naylor Leyland Centre in Ruthin – home to Denbighshire Voluntary Services Council (DVSC) – on Wednesday June 29. Among the speakers are The Empowered Parent Coach and Mentor, Polly…
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Acclaimed leadership programme praised as ‘invaluable’ by company owners
AN ACCLAIMED leadership programme proved ‘invaluable’ for business owners and helped them emerge from the pandemic in a stronger position than ever before. ION Leadership’s ILM Level 5 Leading Growth course was praised by delegates for the positive impact it had on their personal and professional lives. Among them was Mike Townsend, Managing Director of…
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Prime Minister’s award for volunteer directors at Wrexham Sounds
LEADING lights at a popular music studio for disadvantaged young people have been lauded for their inspirational work in the community. Chris Lloyd, Dave Gray and Caroline Richards – volunteer directors of Wrexham Sounds – are recipients of the UK Government’s daily Points of Light Award. The programme is supported by all members of Parliament,…
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Oxbridge offers for talented Coleg Cambria Yale students
WREXHAM students will begin life at two of the world’s leading universities this autumn. Megan Kocker, Cadence Thompson and Joe Williams have been offered places at Oxford and Cambridge. All students at Coleg Cambria Yale, the trio are thrilled and can’t wait to begin degrees in September. Megan, 18, is currently taking A Levels in…
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Totally Mold voucher scheme gives town centre businesses £25k boost
A POPULAR shopping scheme has given town centre businesses a £25,000 boost. That’s how many Totally Mold vouchers have been sold since the initiative was launched just 18 months ago. The idea was rolled-out by the town council during the pandemic, in response to the challenges facing retailers in the UK. Now organisers are urging people to…
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Cash investment up for grabs at Enteprise Hub start-up sessions
CASH investment is up for grabs via an enterprise hub offering free business development sessions to ambitious start-ups and entrepreneurs. Experts from across the world of business are joining forces with Hwb Menter/Enterprise Hub @M-SParc to share their knowledge, advice and experience with participants from across Conwy county. The Miwtini programme will be held in…
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