Expanding Healthcare Career Pathways Across North Wales with BCUHB
Building on years of successful collaboration, the agreement sets out a shared vision to expand education, training and employment pathways, helping to meet rising demand for skilled professionals while creating clear, accessible career opportunities for learners. Vicky Edwards, Vice Principal of Technical Studies at Coleg Cambria, said: “Over many years, we’ve built a strong and […]
Three years ago, Tomas Ankers was a school leaver who’d just enrolled at Coleg Cambria
Fast forward to 2026, and the 18 year old apprentice is preparing to represent the UK at WorldSkills Shanghai this September. Tomas, who works for Electroimpact UK Ltd in Deeside, will contest the CNC Milling category and is one of only five competitors from Wales to take part in the global competition. His journey to […]
Our learners didn’t just attend political hustings ahead of the Senedd Elections on May 7 – they ran them
In a pair of events held at the college’s Wrexham Yale and Deeside sites, students chaired debates, set the agenda and put candidates from political parties directly on the spot. Representatives from each party provided introductions, all equal in length of time to ensure fairness, before taking questions from the floor. Student chairs led the […]
Welsh speakers are invited to explore new career opportunities with Coleg Cambria at a dedicated bilingual recruitment event – and there is a £400 welcome bonus available for eligible new starters
Taking place on Wednesday April 29 at the college’s Yale site in Wrexham, Gyrfa Gymraeg @ Cambria will offer a relaxed and informal opportunity to meet staff, learn about roles, and explore how Welsh language skills can be used in the workplace. The session aims to attract bilingual talent into key roles across the college, including teaching, […]
Sharing Our Approach to Bilingualism with Visiting Irish Parliament Delegation
Coleg Cambria welcomed representatives of the Committee of the Oireachtas (Irish Parliament) to Wrexham as part of a project focused on sharing evidence, experience and ideas around bilingual education in learning, services and the workplace. The group toured facilities at Yale – including the state-of-the-art new CAMU language centre – and met senior leaders to […]
A Revolutionary immersive classroom is transforming the way students experience education – not only by bringing subjects to life, but by placing health, wellbeing and accessibility at the heart of learning
Coleg Cambria has unveiled the state-of-the-art 360-degree facility at its Deeside campus, marking a major milestone in its commitment to digital innovation, inclusion and student support. Designed with accessibility at its core, the immersive suite is already proving particularly impactful for learners with Additional Learning Needs (ALN), neurodiverse students and staff. The space offers adaptable […]
From ‘CSI Effect’ to Career Pathways: Our Forensic Science Course Continues to Grow
Introduced just three years ago, the Forensic and Criminal Investigation programme was developed to meet growing interest in crime scene investigation, forensic analysis and the criminal justice system. Interest has remained consistently high since launch, leading to additional classes, and strong retention and achievement rates. Lead lecturer Paul Phillips-Jenkins said growth reflects both the relevance […]
Celebrating Culture, Community and Opportunity Through Our Culture Collective Events
Most recently, more than 100 students took part in a series of inspiring panel discussions to mark International Women’s Day (IWD), organised by Judith Alexander, Enterprise and Entrepreneurship Co-ordinator, and Lesley Phoenix, PALS Positive Active Leader from the college’s Learner Experience team. Held across the Deeside and Wrexham Yale campuses, the sessions embraced this year’s […]
Young people are gaining real-world experience, building confidence and stepping into meaningful careers thanks to the Wrexham Social Care Academy – a partnership strengthening the social care workforce
The Academy brings together Wrexham County Borough Council and Coleg Cambria to offer structured placements to Level 3 Health and Social Care students. Based at Coleg Cambria’s £14m Nant health and social care building at its Yale site, the programme is giving learners hands-on experience across frontline services while helping the council develop the future workforce. […]
A rising Welsh food influencer and star baker was among the invited guests at a prestigious St David’s Day reception at 10 Downing Street
Naomi Griffiths, who is completing her apprenticeship at Coleg Cambria’s Iâl Bakery in Wrexham, attended the celebration, which brought together leading figures from politics, sport, business and the arts to showcase the country’s culture, talent and produce. “I genuinely thought it was a joke at first,” said Naomi, recalling the moment she received her invitation. […]