Sixth form head on life in lockdown and supporting students through COVID-19
THE team leading a £15million education complex have supported students through the unprecedented challenges of COVID-19. Head of Deeside Sixth Form Centre Miriam Riddell (pictured with children Ernie and Josephine) and Deputy Director Rob Hughes took the helm at the Flintshire site a year ago. Fast forward 12 months and they have found themselves helping…
Read MoreColeg Cambria and Open University raising education standards for adult learners
A PARTNERSHIP between Coleg Cambria and The Open University (OU) is raising the standards of English and maths for adult learners in Wales. The north east Wales institution was tasked with helping to develop Everyday Maths and English courses in partnership with the OU and Welsh colleges. Amanda Morgan, Cambria’s Deputy Director for Essential Skills,…
Read MoreRugby legend Jonathan Davies hosts virtual open day on traineeships with Coleg Cambria
RUGBY legend Jonathan Davies hosted a virtual open day with Coleg Cambria. The former Great Britain and Wales international – now a TV and media commentator and chat show host – joined employability mentor Carol-Ann Probert for a discussion on provision of traineeships. Organised by the Welsh Government in association with Careers Wales, Working Wales…
Read MoreBack2Business support series unveiled by North Wales multimedia partners
MULTIMEDIA and marketing companies have joined forces during lockdown to give clients a business boost. Award-winning North Wales firms Ginger Pixie Photography, Welsh Photo Guy and ie instinct will be offering firms a series of packages to support them in the weeks ahead, as they begin to reopen and revitalise trade. Melissa Cross, director of…
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New Kid on the block as rare Coleg Cambria goats win top agriculture awards
RARE goats won top prizes at a virtual festival of farming and agriculture. Bagot Goats from Coleg Cambria Northop won four prizes at The Greatest Online Agricultural Show. The prestigious event was contested by participants from the across the UK, notably in the Rare Breeds Society Trust’s Native Breed Section. It was there the Bagots…
Read MorePure Perfection Clinic prepares for life after lockdown with new treatments and technology
PURE PERFECTION CLINIC is preparing for life after lockdown by unveiling revolutionary new treatments and technology. The award-winning Rossett clinic has been closed for months due to the Coronavirus pandemic and staff have been working tirelessly behind the scenes to support patients by offering free advice and guidance via online tutorials and social media. Owner…
Read MoreAlumni return to college to support students hoping to follow in their footsteps
COLEG CAMBRIA alumni are supporting young students on the path to their future careers. Esther Abelian, Dr Clare Jones and Abigail Duckett are among the former learners offering support and guidance to current cohorts. All three went on to study Medicine at university after completing their studies at the north east Wales institution. They have…
Read MoreSummer Start-Up Week a big hit with student and graduate entrepreneurs
YOUNG entrepreneurs were treated to a week of inspirational online workshops and presentations on how to launch a business. TV’s The Apprentice winner Alana Spencer was among the stars and well-known industry names to appear on the first Summer Start-Up Week. Held virtually due to the Coronavirus pandemic, the programme was led by FE and…
Read MoreColeg Cambria Welsh language partnership receives Excellent inspection result
A PARTNERSHIP teaching Welsh for adults across north east Wales has received a glowing inspection result. Learn Welsh North East – led by Coleg Cambria and Popeth Cymraeg – was labelled ‘Excellent’ by Estyn, the education and training inspectorate for Wales. Thousands of people in Wrexham, Flintshire and Denbighshire have benefited from the Welsh for…
Read MoreColeg Cambria donation helps hospital patients to enjoy ‘virtual visits’ from family
HOSPITAL patients are enjoying ‘virtual visits’ with family thanks to the kindness of staff at Coleg Cambria. The north east Wales college has donated iPads to Wrexham Maelor Hospital so relatives currently unable to physically visit the wards due to the Coronavirus pandemic can stay in contact with loved ones. Brian Laing, Informatics Project Manager…
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