Innovative new biofactory to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions
AN INNOVATIVE biofactory will support Welsh farmers in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The striking anaerobic digestion system was unveiled by Biofactory Energy and Coleg Cambria Llysfasi, supported by Ambition North Wales. It is one of three low-carbon initiatives jointly funded by a £500,000 grant from Welsh Government via its Whole System Business Research Innovation for…
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Awards success for Coleg Cambria Animal Management students
THE dedication and drive of Animal Management students was rewarded at a national agriculture awards ceremony. Coleg Cambria Llysfasi learners Emma Roberts and Caitlin Mann were among the finalists at this year’s Lantra Cymru Awards. Emma, 22, from Llangollen, received the College Lifelong Learner of the Year Award. Nineteen year-old Caitlin, also from Llangollen, was…
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Coleg Cambria and Bangor Uni join forces to launch fully funded degree apprenticeships
COLEG CAMBRIA University Centre has launched a series of fully funded digital degree apprenticeships. Delivered in partnership with Bangor University, the programmes begin this September and are aimed at supporting the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) of workers for no extra cost. The apprenticeships are in Applied Data Science, Applied Software Engineering, and Applied Cyber Security,…
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New Wrexham AFC signings thank Coleg Cambria staff for helping them achieve goal
STUDENTS who netted professional contracts with their dream football club thanked college lecturers for supporting their long-term goals. Dan Jones and Tom Jenkins, who are in the final year of a Level 3 Sports Coaching and Development course at Coleg Cambria Yale, have signed for Wrexham AFC. The Red Dragons are on the rise, targeting…
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Coleg Cambria BTEC students use commercial talents to raise cash for Wrexham hospice
BENEVOLENT BTEC Business students are using their commercial talents to raise money for a worthwhile cause. A seven-strong group from Coleg Cambria Yale opened a pop-up shop at the site’s Enterprise Hub in Wrexham to sell items in-person and online for Nightingale House Hospice. They have already secured £440 for the charity, including proceeds from…
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Coleg Cambria wins 50 medals at national skills competition
COLEG CAMBRIA won a staggering 50 medals in 22 categories at last night’s (Thursday) Skills Competition Wales ceremony. The college hosted a ‘satellite’ event at its Yale campus in Wrexham, where learners were rewarded for their talent and hard work by Chief Executive Yana Williams and representatives from Inspiring Skills Excellence, who delivered the results…
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School pays visit to £1.2m rural education hub with rooms named by pupil
A SCHOOL pupil who named rooms at a £1.2m rural education centre has visited the cutting-edge building with her classmates. Catrin Wynne won a competition to come up with ideas for facilities at Coleg Cambria Llysfasi’s Hwb Cymunedol (Community Hub). The nine year-old, a pupil at nearby Ysgol Pentrecelyn, came up with these four titles…
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£21m Wrexham ‘Commercial Village’ marks first anniversary
THE first year of a multi-million pound Wrexham ‘Commercial Village’ has been an overwhelming success. The Ial brand at Coleg Cambria Yale successfully launched last Spring, blending retail and hospitality with education, creating new jobs, providing vital work experience for learners and supporting the local economy. Based at the college’s £21m Hafod building, Director of Commercial Operations…
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Open events to take place across Coleg Cambria sites this month
COLEG CAMBRIA will be holding a series of open events in March. The sessions will take place in person at the following sites over the coming weeks: Deeside and Deeside Sixth Form Centre: Wednesday March 9 from 5.30pm to 8pm. Llysfasi: Saturday March 12 from 10am to 12pm. Yale, Yale Sixth and Bersham Road in…
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Coleg Cambria unveils partnership with Liverpool John Moores University
COLEG CAMBRIA has unveiled a suite of higher education programmes in partnership with Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU). Prospective students can apply to study Foundation degrees in Criminal Justice, Tourism and Hospitality and Sport Coaching at the north east Wales college’s University Centre from this September. The courses will be validated by the Merseyside institution,…
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