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COLEG CAMBRIA proves again that it's the leading Welsh college at the prestigious WorldSkills UK finals.

Coleg Cambria: 46 students achieve Duke of Edinburgh award in the same week An amazing 46 Coleg Cambria students achieved their Bronze Duke of Edinburgh’s Awards in the same week! A cohort from the north east Wales college is celebrating the amazing landmark after completing the first stage of the popular scheme, which includes volunteering, physical and skills challenges, and an expedition. The news comes after eight Independent Living Skills (ILS) learners from Cambria received their Bronze awards in March. There are more than 180 youngsters at the institution – which has sites in Wrexh...

Additional needs learners from Coleg Cambria achieve personal DofE landmark during pandemic An intrepid group of students with additional needs have not let the coronavirus pandemic stop them achieving a personal landmark. Eight Independent Living Skills (ILS) learners from Coleg Cambria completed the Bronze Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE). They are among a staggering 180 youngsters from the north east Wales college participating in the DofE programme, which includes volunteering, physical and skills challenges, and an expedition. Some members of the ILS cohort will now go on to pursue the...

AN INTREPID group of students with additional needs have not let the Coronavirus pandemic stop them achieving a personal landmark. Eight Independent Living Skills (ILS) learners from Coleg Cambria completed the Bronze Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE). They are among a staggering 180 youngsters from the north east Wales college participating in the DofE programme, which includes volunteering, physical and skills challenges, and an expedition. Some members of the ILS cohort will now go on to pursue their Silver award, to the delight of Steve Pearson, a Lecturer in Sport. “I am ver...

Students stir up interest in equal opportunities coffee shop at national ‘Hack of Kindness’ Student stirred up a latte interest in their brilliant business idea during a national Hack of Kindness. Coleg Cambria learners Riccardo Dotolo, Sophie Weaver and Ben White, from Wrexham, were commended by judges for their cafe concept promoting equality and diversity. The trio, all former students at St Joseph’s High School, designed plans for a coffee shop managed and operated by people living with disabilities. Organised by Wales Co-operative Centre – and funded by the Social Business Wales ...