COLEG CAMBRIA has unveiled a wide range of part-time courses to be delivered across north east Wales
a new online and print guide will help prospective students choose one of theflexible professional and training qualifications on offer at the college’s sites in Wrexham, Deeside, Northop and Llysfasi, in addition to community facilities across the region. Designed to improve and enhance work skills and career development, and encourage hobbies, programmes beginning this autumn […]
School pupils receiving their GCSE results today (Thursday) can contact Coleg Cambria for support and guidance
College staff are on hand to speak to anyone concerned about their grades and to discuss options and opportunities at its sites in Wrexham, Deeside, Northop and Llysfasi, where there are a wide range of courses and vocational qualifications available. They will also be free to answer questions on exams and any other issues, according […]
A STUDENT-driven campaign to unite communities and celebrate diversity in Wrexham has gone from strength to strength
So much so the Culture Collective are planning even more events at Coleg Cambria during the next academic year. With the support of Enterprise and Entrepreneurship Coordinator Judith Alexander and Lead Chaplain Tim Feak, learners organised a series of activities at the college’s Ial Restaurant, bringing together people of different faiths and backgrounds and promoting their heritage, […]
Up to 9,000 school pupils, university students and members of the community benefited from business mentoring sessions and a range of employability and skills events at Coleg Cambria
In the last 12 months alone, the college’s Learner Experience team delivered more than 170 workshops, talks and seminars across its sites in Deeside, Wrexham, Llysfasi and Northop. With the support of Welsh Government funding, activities were presented by leading organisations from across the country, including Big Ideas Wales. Cambria’s Enterprise and Entrepreneurship Coordinator Judith […]
A young finance worker was the first in North Wales to successfully complete a new jobs programme via Coleg Cambria
Michael Shone, from Buckley, achieved the Employment strand of the Welsh Government’s Jobs Growth Wales+ scheme, aimed at people aged 16-18. Michael spent six months at Cummins Independent Financial Advisers (IFA), based in Rossett, near Wrexham and Chester, where he received mentoring, guidance, and gained valuable experience. The programme was subsidised by Cambria – based […]
The husband-and-wife team behind a growing mental health brand piloted bespoke support sessions with the backing of college staff and students
Ben and Natalia Taylor launched BePo (Be Positive) clothing and lifestyle brand eight years ago, after he was diagnosed with ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder), depression and anxiety at 43 years of age. The couple produced hoodies and T-shirts and even a book sharing positive messages and have now started delivering talks and workshops at […]
A table tennis academy will look to develop and inspire the best young players across North Wales
The new strategic partnership between Coleg Cambria and Table Tennis Wales, which will also include a high-performance hub, aims to provide an inclusive community club programme, and dedicated grassroots coaching. Focused on all five of the college’s sites – Deeside, Northop, Llysfasi, and Yale and Bersham Road in Wrexham – they are urging people of […]
An incredible 150+ wellbeing and self-care sessions will be held across Coleg Cambria’s five sites during Mental Health Awareness Week
Beginning on Monday (May 15) there will be a vast range of activities and events for students and staff in Deeside, Northop, Llysfasi, and Yale and Bersham Road in Wrexham. Following last year’s packed programme, the college’s Wellbeing team – led by Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioner Nadia Jones and Mental Health and Wellbeing Coordinator […]
The goal to grow women’s football at Coleg Cambria is on target following a successful international tournament
Coleg Cambria lecturer and coach Sean Regan says prospective students can capitalise on a rise in interest and opportunities to play, train and gain a first-class education at the north east Wales institution, based in Deeside, Wrexham, Llysfasi and Northop. Sean – who recently returned from managing the Welsh Colleges Women’s squad at a competition […]
Coleg Cambria has launched a new crime-fighting course for the next generation of super sleuths
The BTEC Level 3 Applied Diploma in Criminology is the equivalent to an A Level and will be taught at the college’s Deeside Sixth Form Centre. Beginning in September, the programme includes modules on the social construction of crime, policy development, evaluating theories of crime, crime and punishment, from crime scene to courtroom and comparing […]