Golden girl Jess Pritchard rode to victory in a prestigious equestrian competition
The Coleg Cambria student won the 1* Grade Three Para Dressage competition at the Addington International Arena. Representing Team GB, Jess – an Entry Level 3 Learner in Animal Care, based at Northop – said it was the biggest victory of her life. The 17 year-old, from Cheshire, and her horse Ted completed a number of challenges […]
COLEG CAMBRIA will showcase its wide range of courses and cutting-edge facilities at a series of open events this Spring
The accessible sessions will take place on the following dates at these sites: Deeside and Deeside Sixth – Wednesday March 6 from 5pm-7pm. Llysfasi – Saturday March 9 from 10am-12pm. Yale and Yale Sixth Wrexham – Wednesday March 13 from 5pm-7pm. Bersham Road Wrexham – Wednesday March 13 from 5pm-7pm. Northop – Saturday March 16 […]
Safari so good for a couple who landed dream jobs at a leading tourist attraction
Molly Cartwright and Luke Fearnett, former Animal Management students at Coleg Cambria Northop, have secured permanent roles at West Midland Safari Park in Worcestershire. Celebrating its 50th anniversary, the 200-acre park welcomes more than 750,000 visitors every year. With 165 different species to help take care of on-site, Molly and Luke – who are boyfriend and […]
Leading figures in ecology and on green issues were united at a conservation conference
Coleg Cambria’s Northop Business School welcomed more than 60 guests to its annual sustainability event. Among them were Seb Gudek from Llandudno-based Aqualogik Ltd, Flintshare’s Nikki Giles, and Toni Godoplphin, Carbon Reduction/Fund Engagement Officer at Antur Cymru Enterprise, who discussed grants for environmental projects. Also in attendance were PRM Waste Systems, Flintshire County Council, Haven […]
Coleg Cambria has launched new qualifications to build sustainable workforces and help future-proof organisations as part of the UK’s move towards a ‘green economy’
The college’s Northop Business School unveiled a suite of Level 2 and Level 3 online courses designed to support the public and private sectors in their journey towards ‘net zero’. Accredited by the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA) – the largest professional body for environmental practitioners in the UK and worldwide, with up […]
A supermarket giant is providing job opportunities for students with learning difficulties and/or disabilities
Students from Coleg Cambria Northop will begin full-time roles at Asda Queensferry from October. The Deeside store will be the first in the company to join the internship scheme, which is driven by DFN Project Search. Fewer than 4.8% of people with a learning disability* go on to secure full-time jobs, so the charity aims […]
Students used animal instincts to design and create virtual zoos and conservation parks for a leading college programme
Second year Level 3 Animal Management learners from Coleg Cambria Northop began the project this academic year and wowed judges with their dedication and research. The showcase of their work culminated in a day of celebrations which included guest speakers, a Great Animal Bake-Off and a series of presentations from past learners and industry experts. […]
Team sports, dance and yoga were among the activities enjoyed by Coleg Cambria students on a unique team-building day
Independent Living Skills (ILS) learners from the college’s Northop campus took part in various sessions designed to improve health and wellbeing, boost confidence and further strengthen friendships. Organised by Student Voice Engagement Officer Mark Ryan Hughes and ILS Progress Coach Sarah Laszlo, 16 ILS student representatives attended the programme, supported by Active Cambria, Student Enterprise […]
Coleg Cambria has launched free courses in leadership, management and the creative, digital and environmental sectors for 2023
NET ZERO SKILLS LAUNCH Cambria will roll out the *fully funded qualifications as part of the Personal Learning Account (PLG) Zero Net Skills scheme/bid which is available until the summer for anyone aged 19 and over, living in Wales and in employment. Jane Keys, Assistant Principal for Employer Engagement, said the courses are designed to […]
Seven apprentices have become the first to graduate from an innovative collaboration between a civil engineering firm and a college
Employer Jones Bros Civil Engineering UK and Coleg Cambria – based in Wrexham, Deeside, Northop and Llysfasi – have modernised the approach to delivering higher apprenticeships in civil engineering. Traditionally, students would be on day release throughout the programme, spending four days of the week on site with the employer, with the fifth day at […]