Coleg Cambria launches crime-fighting course for next generation of super sleuths
COLEG CAMBRIA has launched a new crime-fighting course for the next generation of super sleuths. The BTEC Level 3 Applied Diploma in Criminology is the equivalent to an A Level and will be taught at the college’s Deeside Sixth Form Centre. Beginning in September, the programme includes modules on the social construction of crime, policy development,…
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Matt carves out career as mentor to next generation of meat industry workers
A RESPECTED name in the Welsh meat industry is carving a successful career as an assessor and mentor to the next generation of butchers. Matt Edwards, from Wrexham, is Coleg Cambria’s top Work-based Learning Practitioner for Butchery. A WorldSkills UK gold medallist, Matt began his career at 14 at a local butchers’ before moving on…
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Route Media signs major national deal with Transport for Wales
ROUTE MEDIA is on track for another successful year after securing a major national contract. A pioneer in outdoor and digital advertising, the company is the new sales partner of Transport for Wales. Digital and static media will be on display at stations, roads and on bridges in towns and cities across the country including…
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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….
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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,…
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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…
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Wrexham Sounds launches creative club for youngsters with additional learning needs
A MUSIC studio launched a new ‘Creative Club’ for young people with additional learning needs (ALN). Supported by funding from Association of Voluntary Organisations in Wrexham (AVOW), Wrexham Sounds will deliver up to 40 weekly sessions over the next year focused on music, craft and movement. The grant was matched by the not-for-profit organisation, which is…
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Devastating impact of cost-of-living crisis on young carers in North and Mid Wales
A CAMPAIGN to support the health and wellbeing of young carers is growing in momentum following a “significant increase” in the number supporting a family member for more than 50 hours a week and the devastating impact of the cost-of living-crisis. Ahead of Young Carers Action Day on Wednesday (March 15), Credu is calling on…
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Cambria shows support for leading celebration of diversity and LGBTQ+
A COLLEGE aiming to become the most inclusive in Wales has shown its support for one of the UK’s leading celebrations of diversity and the LGBTQ+ community. Coleg Cambria is sponsoring the Children and Youth Zone at this year’s Chester Pride festival. The free event – which draws thousands of people to the city and…
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£10m agri college development to shape future of farming in north east Wales
REVOLUTIONARY new education and commercial buildings form part of a £10m rural college redevelopment. Backed with more than £5.9m from the Welsh Government’s Sustainable Communities for Learning Programme, Coleg Cambria is transforming its land-based campus at Llysfasi, near Ruthin. A hub of sustainability, the college will use the state-of-the art complex to guide and educate…
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