A WREXHAM bakery apprentice was named Rising Star at the Wales Food and Drink Awards – one of three of our learners recognised among the best in the country
The college enjoyed a standout evening at the Swansea Building Society Arena, with representatives reaching the finals and one taking home a top honour. Apprentices Caleb Blackwell, of Blacks Pies, and Tilly Squire, of Village Bakery, were recognised among the best in Wales, while Naomi Griffiths – from Iâl Bakery, Coleg Cambria’s commercial training bakery […]
A “green sweep” of achievements helped cultivate our reputation as one of the UK’s most sustainable and forward-thinking educators
The college is set to unveil up to £1.5m of improvements at its Yale campus in Wrexham, funded by grants from Welsh Government and Salix Finance. The developments form part of a wider strategy that is positioning Cambria as one of the greenest colleges in Wales. In the coming weeks, a major upgrade to E […]
We delivered a record-breaking performance at Skills Competition Wales, securing an impressive 19 medals and 49 accolades in a landmark year for the college
Based in Wrexham, Northop, Deeside and Llysfasi, learners achieved five gold, five silver and nine bronze medals, alongside 28 highly commended recognitions and two ‘Best in Region’ titles. The ceremony took place at Rhyl Pavilion Theatre following a series of skills contests held across the country throughout February. The 2026 programme featured 65 disciplines spanning […]
PLAID CYMRU leader Rhun ap Iorwerth MS visited Llysfasi this week to see first-hand the impact of major multi-million pound investment in agricultural education and rural skills.
He was joined at the land-based campus by Llyr Gruffydd MS, Plaid Cymru spokesperson for Rural Affairs. The visit showcased the college’s £10 million Hwb Arloesi (Innovation Hub), a state-of-the-art agricultural centre supporting innovation, sustainability and skills development across the sector. Building on this investment, work is also underway on a new 50-bedroom student accommodation […]
We are marking a record-breaking surge in Duke of Edinburgh’s Award completions as the internationally recognised programme celebrates its 70th anniversary
The milestone year also heralds a major achievement for the college, reinforcing its position as the number one FE institution in Wales for DofE participants, with hundreds of students gaining vital life skills, confidence and resilience through the award. More than 400 learners across Cambria’s Wrexham, Deeside, Northop and Llysfasi sites have completed Bronze, Silver […]
STUDENTS are being encouraged to “pause” and prioritise their mental health thanks to a new initiative launched by the wellbeing team
With funding support from Suicide and Self Harm Wales, the college has created up to 1,000 self-care parcels known as ‘Pause Packs’ – designed to offer comfort, distraction and support for anyone experiencing anxiety, low mood, or thoughts of self-harm. The packs, which can be personalised by learners, include items such as fidget toys, bath […]
Celebrating excellence: Politician – Sam Rowlands MS joins us to honor our students and partners
North Wales MS Sam Rowlands toured Coleg Cambria Deeside as part of Association of Colleges ‘Colleges Week 2026’, which this year carried the national theme Skills for All. Mr Rowlands was welcomed by Director of Welsh Language Development Llinos Roberts before heading to the college’s newly launched Cosmetology Centre, where he received an overview of […]
A WELSH Government Minister visited us to see first-hand how a major new skills partnership – the Advanced Skills Hub (ASH) – is set to reshape education and workforce development across north east Wales.
Vikki Howells, Minister for Further and Higher Education, visited Cambria’s Bersham Road site in Wrexham, meeting with staff and learners and touring its state-of-the-art facilities. During her visit, the Minister met with Karl Jackson, Assistant Principal for the Institute of Technology and Site Lead at Bersham Road, and Nick Tyson, Vice Principal for the Institute […]
Our Equine provision is firmly in its stride after securing a landmark new partnership with British Dressage, bringing the nationally recognised apprenticeship to Wales for the first time.
The collaboration marks another significant step forward for Coleg Cambria’s long-established Equine programmes and builds on a strong track record of delivering high-quality, work-based learning across North and Mid Wales. The British Dressage Apprenticeship has already been successfully delivered in England and Scotland and is now available to learners aged 16 and over who are […]
A MAJOR new investment in skills, education and regional growth has been confirmed for North East Wales, as both ourselves and Wrexham University announce the creation of a pioneering joint venture backed by significant funding from Medr
The investment will enable the development of the North East Wales Skills Partnership, known as the Advanced Skills Hub (ASH). The Hub will change the way education and skills are delivered across the region, supporting plans for a more integrated tertiary system that is shaped by employer demand and regional priorities. ASH will operate as […]