Coleg Cambria Bersham Road to host open event for business and industry
COLEG CAMBRIA will showcase the industry-leading apprenticeships and facilities available at its £10m engineering complex in Wrexham. The college’s Bersham Road site hosts an employer event from 5.30pm to 8pm on Wednesday (May 26). Organisations can view the cutting-edge equipment and machinery while finding out more about the bespoke qualifications and courses which can be…
Read MoreColeg Cambria to open new Ial Restaurant in Wrexham next week
A NEW restaurant will bring a contemporary flavour to Wrexham and help train the next generation of hospitality workers. Ial Restaurant at Coleg Cambria Yale will open its doors for the first time on Tuesday (May 25). The venue forms part of a ‘commercial village’ which also includes a hair and beauty salon, florist, and coffee…
Read MorePatients switch from 999 to website as Covid impacts NHS habits in North Wales
A THIRD of people in North Wales now visit the NHS website rather than call 999 for urgent medical assistance with ailments such as back pain, falls and breathing problems. A new study by YouGov revealed the way patients with non-life-threatening conditions utilise hospital services in the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) area…
Read MoreInspiring Amy releases series of books for children with autism
AN INSPIRING student has written a series of books for children with autism. Amy Le Dain, from Buckley, created Autism and Sea following her own experiences with ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) and wants to help young people to better understand the condition. The 27 year-old is currently studying Sound Engineering and Music Production and has put together…
Read MoreColeg Cambria Esports course is a game changer for education in North Wales
COLEG CAMBRIA has unveiled a new course that will help meet demand for skilled workers in the booming billion-dollar Esports sector. The college is welcoming students to join the innovative BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma in Esports. The two-year qualification will run at Cambria’s Deeside site from September and has been created by the…
Read MoreTV and media star Tara Bethan joined forces with Coleg Cambria to produce health and wellbeing videos
TV and media star Tara Bethan joined forces with Coleg Cambria to produce health and wellbeing videos to mark Mental Health Awareness Week. Originally from Llansannan and now living in Cardiff, Tara recorded three videos in Welsh and English to mark the Mental Health Foundation campaign, which runs until Sunday. A regular on S4C and…
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46 Coleg Cambria students achieved their Bronze Duke of Edinburgh’s Awards in the same week!
AN AMAZING 46 Coleg Cambria students achieved their Bronze Duke of Edinburgh’s Awards in the same week! A cohort from the north east Wales college is celebrating the amazing landmark after completing the first stage of the popular scheme, which includes volunteering, physical and skills challenges, and an expedition. The news comes after eight Independent…
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Coleg Cambria unveils innovative new wellness hub at its Yale site
COLEG CAMBRIA will be at the heart of a self-care and mindfulness reformation in the aftermath of the Coronavirus pandemic. The college has developed a revolutionary new Wellness Hub at its revamped Yale site in Wrexham, a facility aiming to unite charities, third sector organisations and local youth groups with students and the public. As…
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Award-winning student and tennis coach becomes youngest ever LTA councillor
A LEADING light in Welsh sport and politics has become the youngest ever council member of the national governing body for tennis. Coleg Cambria learner Jonathon Dawes, from Rhyl, was among a group of seven people appointed to the LTA (Lawn Tennis Association) Council. Student President at the college’s Deeside Sixth Form Centre, the 18…
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Coleg Cambria to launch electric and hybrid vehicle training centre
COLEG CAMBRIA is motoring towards the launch of a revolutionary electric and hybrid vehicle training centre. Just 5% of mechanics in the UK are qualified to work on electric cars, leaving the industry struggling to meet the 2030 deadline to transition from petrol and diesel to fossil-free, zero-emission travel. The college’s Bersham Road site in…
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