Returning skills event to welcome learners from across Wales
THOUSANDS of visitors are set to descend on South Wales for a much-anticipated celebration of careers and education. SkillsCymru 2022 will be held at the Motorpoint Arena in Cardiff over two days from Wednesday October 19. Organised by Optimus Education – part of Shaw Trust – the free event is accessible for the whole family…
Read MoreColeg Cambria hosts sustainable summit fore greenkeepers and conservation groups
GREENKEEPERS, conservation groups and employers in the horticulture industry went a fairway to becoming more sustainable at a summit to mark World Habitat Day. More than 50 people attended an event at Coleg Cambria’s £1.2m education hub in Llysfasi, where speakers from across the region led on a variety of topics, from beekeeping to healthy,…
Read MoreCALL Mental Health Helpline for Wales and Fitap join forces to promote awareness
A SUPPORT helpline and pioneering Wales-based fitness app have joined forces to promote mental health awareness. Fitap provides a platform for communities in Wales to get moving; supporting people in their health and wellbeing journey involves their mental health, and signposting services in their geographical area, as well as encouraging people to exercise, eat healthily…
Read MoreRoute Media continues expansion in Wales with new Scarlets partnership
ROUTE MEDIA continued its growth across Wales by forging a new partnership with a leading rugby team. The Cardiff-based company and the Scarlets will launch their partnership this Saturday, as the team take on Cardiff Rugby. Route Media sales director Dean Jones believes key relationships such as this one will reinforce ambitious expansion plans over the…
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Coleg Cambria mental health courses to support employers in ‘uncharted territory’
COLEG CAMBRIA has unveiled a raft of mental health courses to help employers meet workplace challenges post-pandemic. The flexible programmes will be delivered online and in-person via the college’s Northop Business School. Led by Mental Health and Wellbeing lecturer Caroline McDermott, these include Level 2 and Level 3 post-Covid Introduction to Mental Health Awareness; Certificate…
Read MoreMaesG Showzone stages pandemic comeback with music grant support
A PERFORMING arts group staged a remarkable comeback with the support of a community funding organisation. Conwy Valley and North West Wales Coast Community Rail Partnership and Transport for Wales (TfW) stepped in to help Maes-G ShowZone in Maesgeirchen, Bangor, when they needed a grant to help pay for new equipment during the pandemic. Led…
Read MoreFFP Solutions secures ‘significant investment’ for sisters to to buy care home
SISTERS expanded a successful care business and acquired their dream home with the support of a prominent finance firm. FFP Solutions, based in St Asaph, secured “significant investment” for sisters Olwen Dean, Helen Darling, and Cathy Williams to purchase Chaseley House Care Home in Rhos-on-Sea. The home will form part of their successful domiciliary care…
Read MoreFree one-to-one support from Larder Cymru for food and drink producers
FOOD and drink companies in Wales can access free one-to-one support to capitalise on major procurement opportunities in the public sector. As part of its innovative Larder Cymru project, Menter Môn is targeting up to 50 producers and processors from across the country and rolling out mentoring and guidance sessions for successful applicants. Funded by…
Read MoreMackenzie Jones Solicitors continues expansion with new Chester office
A LEADING law firm continued its expansion into the North West by opening a new city centre office. Mackenzie Jones Solicitors – which also has sites in St Asaph and Menai Bridge – has taken on premises in Chester. Director Andrew Foley-Jones will be based at the Watergate Street building, along with commercial and real…
Read MoreColeg Cambria Jobs Growth Wales+ team receives Careers Wales award
COLEG CAMBRIA received a prestigious award after developing new guidance for employability staff and students. The Jobs Growth Wales+ team at Deeside was lauded for introducing a long-term strategy for lecturers, learners, and support workers at the college. The department’s successful pilot project saw them presented with the acclaimed Careers Development Award from Careers Wales….
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