Ysgol Eirias unveils new programmes to support health of pupils post-pandemic
ONE of the top 10 high-performing schools in Wales unveiled a series of programmes designed to support the physical and mental health of pupils following the unprecedented challenges of the Coronavirus pandemic. For the majority of children, 2022/23 is the first ‘normal’ academic year they have had since 2019. At Ysgol Eirias in Colwyn Bay,…
Read More
Carden Park and Coleg Cambria team up to train next generation of hospitality leaders
CARDEN Park country estate and Coleg Cambria have united to train and educate the next generation of hospitality leaders. The Cheshire-based Estate – which includes an award-winning hotel, spa, and golf course – is working in partnership with Coleg Cambria as part of its innovative Management Trainee Programme. Apprentices can achieve Level 2 and Level…
Read More
Construction firm celebrating 50+ years reveals post-pandemic expansion plans
A RESPECTED construction business at the forefront of the industry for more than 50 years has grown further with the support of a leading management programme. Based in St Asaph, building contractor TG Williams emerged from the pandemic in a stronger position than ever, employing up to 30 staff and planning for expansion in 2023….
Read More
Carbon Zero Renewables urges businesses to switch to solar as energy costs rise
A LEADING voice in the solar sector urged businesses to switch to renewable energy now or risk closure due to soaring costs. Across the UK, the combined triple threat of rising gas and electricity bills, supply chain issues and a decrease in consumer spending is hitting the private sector hard. With no sign of a…
Read More
500 school pupils united with top organisations in bid to meet recruitment demand
Up to 500 school pupils were united with around 80 of the leading organisations in North Wales at a popular jobs expo. Conwy Careers Fair attracted people from across the region to Eirias Events Centre in Colwyn Bay. Among them were Airbus, the WRU, Akari Care, Becoming the Great, Excelitas Technologies, Conwy Mind, Claire Michelle…
Read More
Up to 50 jobs up for grabs at Coleg Cambria recruitment events
A PIONEERING college continues to grow and create jobs that will have a positive impact on the economy in north east Wales. Coleg Cambria has organised recruitment events at its sites in Northop, Deeside, and Yale and Bersham Road in Wrexham to meet demand for new staff. Cambria has up to 50 vacancies for lecturers,…
Read More
Future of £5m clocktower development in good health thanks to Convatec
THE future of a major clock tower redevelopment is in good health thanks to the generosity of a global manufacturing company. A significant community grant from Convatec – the FTSE 100 medical products and solutions business which employee hundreds of people in Deeside – helped the team at the Grade II-listed John Summers Clock Tower…
Read More
Mackenzie Jones Solicitors welcomes new staff ahead of North Wales expansion
MACKENZIE JONES continues to grow with three new staff joining the firm this year. The award-winning legal practice – based in St Asaph, Chester, and Menai Bridge – welcomed conveyancer Jo Jones, legal assistant Nichola Burgess and graduate paralegal Josh Williams in past weeks. With a workforce now approaching 30 people, director Richard Jones said…
Read More
Coleg Cambria and industry partners top the table at national skills tournament
COLEG CAMBRIA and industry partners topped the table at this year’s Skills Competition Wales tournament. The north east Wales college was represented by 124 learners and apprentices in a wide range of areas, achieving 15 gold medals, 10 silver and six bronze. Among those to emerge victorious were Joshua Mitchell for IT Network Security; Jack…
Read More
Luxury watch brand takes flight after pandemic thanks to Route Media
A RENOWNED luxury watch brand celebrating 10 years in business has taken flight after the pandemic with the support of a leading digital signage and advertising company. A partnership with Route Media and enhanced digital and print presence at Cardiff Airport has helped Watches of Wales bounce back from the challenges of Covid-19. Based in…
Read More