GCSE results - Cambria ready to support pupils whatever their grades

COLEG Cambria is on hand to support school pupils receiving their GCSE results today (Thursday). Lecturers, advisors, and admissions staff are ready to offer guidance,…

Border college unveils new adult courses to meet changing skills needs

ONE of the UK’s largest further education colleges is expanding its adult learning offer as demand grows for flexible skills and qualifications across the Wales-England…

Tom builds foundations for bright future in civil engineering

A TALENTED St Asaph student who “flourished academically and as a person” after making the move to Coleg Cambria is preparing for a future in…

Award-winning young carer inspired to change lives through politics 

AN AWARD-WINNING Coleg Cambria student inspired by her own family experiences is aiming for a future helping to improve the lives of disabled people and…

Student inspired by family care secures place to study Medicine at University

A WREXHAM student inspired by the compassionate care her family received from doctors is preparing to study Medicine at Cardiff University after two years at…

Talented teen behind award-winning farming robot engineers path to university

A TALENTED Coleg Cambria student who designed an award-winning agricultural robot and secured offers from five leading universities is preparing for the next stage of…

Students raise the bar again with exceptional A Level and BTEC results at North Wales college

STUDENTS are toasting an “exceptional” set of A Level and BTEC results, capping off a year that’s seen Coleg Cambria go from strength to strength.Chief…

Table tennis boom as FE partnership inspires more than 1,500 across North Wales

LEGIONS of young people have discovered the benefits of table tennis thanks to a thriving partnership between Coleg Cambria, Table Tennis Wales, Active Wrexham and…

National skills celebration shines spotlight on vocational talent powering UK workforce

COLEG Cambria joined education providers, employers and training organisations across the UK in championing the achievements of learners as part of the inaugural Vocational Celebration…

Wrexham unites to showcase region's future at National Eisteddfod

A MAJOR partnership is showcasing the best of Wrexham and north east Wales at this year’s National Eisteddfod, inviting visitors across the nation to discover…

College worker passes 500-mile mark in epic 1,000-mile charity challenge across Britain

A COLLEGE manager who has walked more than 500 miles through cities, coastlines and countryside across Britain is urging people to support her as she…

Borders college welcomes record numbers to summer programme as school leavers plan next steps

RECORD numbers of school leavers are taking their first steps towards the future at Coleg Cambria after enrolling on its expanded Jobs Growth Wales+ summer…

AI skills gap in the spotlight as Coleg Cambria launches business programme

COLEG CAMBRIA has launched a Generative AI Essentials programme to help businesses across the region understand and apply artificial intelligence in the workplace. Nearly two-thirds…

Leading education caterer targets North West expansion with launch of mobile food unit

A LEADING education catering provider is expanding its presence across the North West after launching a new mobile catering venture that will support schools, sixth…

New FE training partnership to develop more than 40 future leaders at health tech giant

COLEG CAMBRIA secured a new partnership with a leading healthcare technology manufacturer to deliver bespoke leadership and management training directly in the workplace. The collaboration…

Coleg Cambria steps up bilingual recruitment drive with dedicated Welsh-language careers event

WELSH speakers are being encouraged to explore new career opportunities as Coleg Cambria continues to expand its bilingual workforce with a dedicated recruitment event at…

Girls into AI and Cyber: Record Numbers Signal Growing Demand for Future Tech Careers

ALMOST 100 young women from schools across North Wales attended a major technology event at Coleg Cambria exploring careers in cyber security, artificial intelligence and…

Street Food Craze Sparks School Jacket Potato Revival as Welsh Pupils Embrace 'Ty Tatws'

THE humble jacket potato is enjoying an unlikely renaissance. Fuelled by the social media success of viral street food sensations such as Spud Bros and…

Game On: College launches career pathway into billion-pound Esports industry

A GROUNDBREAKING higher education pathway is helping students turn their passion for gaming into careers in one of the world’s fastest-growing industries. Coleg Cambria has…

National hair and beauty honours crown award-winning college team

COLEG CAMBRIA is celebrating national recognition after staff and campuses were honoured at two of the hair and beauty industry’s leading awards programmes. Hair technician…

National water safety campaigner urges young people to respect open water after sharing family's tragedy

A LEADING water safety campaigner whose life-changing mission has helped save lives across the UK delivered a powerful and emotional presentation to learners, urging young…

Wales looks to Coleg Cambria to shape the future of inclusive learning

A GROUNDBREAKING inclusion training programme led by Coleg Cambria is helping shape the future of additional learning needs (ALN) support and inclusive practice across the…

Coleg Cambria leads responsible AI drive with sector-first pledge 

COLEG CAMBRIA has launched an AI Pledge designed to give staff and learners confidence as artificial intelligence plays a growing role in education, training and…

Outstanding Learners Take Centre Stage at Coleg Cambria Awards

FROM aspiring engineers and entrepreneurs to talented creatives and apprentices already excelling in the workplace, some of Coleg Cambria’s most exceptional learners were recognised at…

New Degree to Support Next Generation of Child Development and Education Professionals

A NEW degree programme aimed at preparing students for careers supporting children and young people is being launched by Coleg Cambria this September. The BA…

Employers help inspire next generation at careers events attended by 500 learners

HUNDREDS of young people were given valuable insight into their future career options as Coleg Cambria welcomed some of the region’s leading employers to a…

National Award Celebrates Outstanding Student Voice and Wellbeing Support

A COMMITMENT to learner wellbeing, inclusion and student representation has been recognised with a major national award. A leading North Wales further education provider has…

BGT heroes’ welcome for lecturer after making television history with winning farmers’ choir

A COLEG Cambria lecturer was given a hero’s welcome by students and colleagues after helping make television history as part of the first choir ever…

From Entry Level to Degree Apprentice: Wrexham Engineer Builds Bright Future Through Seven-Year Journey

A DETERMINED learner from Wrexham is building a promising career in engineering after progressing from an entry-level college course to a Civil Engineering Degree Apprenticeship.…

Aspiring filmmakers hit the big screen in cinemas nationwide with uni support

FILMS made by aspiring creatives from North Wales are now being screened in Vue and Odeon cinemas across the UK – and Clwyd North MP…

Inside Cambria’s MADE programme: 5,000 students, 40 coaches and 350,000 support hours 

THOUSANDS of students are benefiting from MADE – a Coleg Cambria programme delivering up to 350,000 hours of coaching and support annually. The service supports…

New NHS partnership to help young people with ALN into work 

A NEW supported internship programme aimed at helping young people with additional learning needs into employment will launch this autumn – a major partnership between…

Canada Calling: North Wales college takes inclusion fight global

COLEG CAMBRIA has strengthened its international commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion following a week-long visit to Canada. Fairness and Belonging Lead Alice Churm and…

Teen Apprentice Heads to Shanghai to Represent Team UK After Rapid Rise Through Engineering Ranks

THREE years ago, Tomas Ankers was leaving school and starting his journey at Coleg Cambria. Now, the 18-year-old apprentice is preparing to represent Team UK…

North Wales healthcare workforce boost as Coleg Cambria and BCUHB seal landmark partnership

NORTH WALES is set to train more homegrown healthcare professionals than ever before after Coleg Cambria and Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) signed a…

Coleg Cambria Unveils Powerful Road Safety Sculpture to Save Young Lives

A DRAMATIC car crash sculpture has become the powerful centrepiece of Coleg Cambria’s new Arrive and Alive road safety campaign. Unveiled at the college’s Bersham…

Determined Mum wins national learner award after returning to education

AN inspirational mother who returned to education after nearly a decade in the UK has been named one of Wales’s top adult learners. Maryam Avazzadeh…

Rya Smith - The talented young chef cooking up bright future

A 16 YEAR-OLD from Wrexham served up a standout performance to finish first runner-up in one of the country’s most prestigious culinary competitions. Rya Smith,…

Bakery apprentice crowned Rising Star as Coleg Cambria trio shine at Food and Drink Awards

A Wrexham bakery apprentice was crowned Rising Star at the Wales Food and Drink Awards, as three Coleg Cambria learners were recognised among the best…

Powering a Greener Future: Coleg Cambria’s Sustainability Drive Sets the Standard

A “green sweep” of achievements is helping strengthen Coleg Cambria’s reputation as one of the UK’s most sustainable and forward-thinking educators. The college is preparing…

NEWydd expands Board as school meals giant targets regional growth into North West

NEWydd Cleaning and Catering – one of North Wales’s largest providers of school meals and community services – is expanding its Board as it enters…

Students Lead Senedd Election Hustings at Coleg Cambria

Learners at Coleg Cambria took an active role in the democratic process ahead of the Senedd Elections on May 7 by organising and leading a…

£400 bonus on offer as Coleg Cambria targets Welsh-speaking talent 

WELSH speakers are invited to explore new career opportunities with Coleg Cambria at a dedicated bilingual recruitment event – and there is a £400 welcome…

Irish parliamentary delegation visits North East Wales to explore bilingual education

A HIGH-LEVEL delegation from Ireland visited north east Wales to explore how further education is supporting bilingualism and strengthening language, culture and tradition for future…

Coleg Cambria smashes records with 68 honours at Skills Competition Wales

Coleg Cambria has achieved a record-breaking performance at this year’s Skills Competition Wales, securing an impressive haul of medals and accolades in what has been…

Plaid leader backs multi-million pound college investment as 'vital' for rural Wales

PLAID CYMRU leader Rhun ap Iorwerth MS visited Coleg Cambria Llysfasi this week to see first-hand the impact of major multi-million pound investment in agricultural…

DofE Boom - 400+ awards and counting for college in landmark year 

COLEG CAMBRIA is marking a record-breaking surge in Duke of Edinburgh’s Award completions as the internationally recognised programme celebrates its 70th anniversary. The milestone year…

Culture Collective Kicks Off the Year with Inspiring Events and Community Celebration

It has been a bright and busy start to the year for the team behind Coleg Cambria’s Culture Collective, delivering a series of engaging events…

Future Care Workforce Takes Shape as Academy Transforms Student Careers

Young people in Wrexham are gaining hands-on experience, building confidence and stepping into meaningful careers thanks to the Wrexham Social Care Academy — a pioneering partnership strengthening the region’s soci…