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Coleg Cambria launches UK's first foundation degree dedicated to Offender Management.
In partnership with the University of Chester’s Institute of Policing, the two-year qualification could lead to careers in the criminal justice arena, including the prison service. Successful students are also given the opportunity to progress onto a third year to obtain a degree in Policing, Law and Investigation at the University. Modules include Restorative Justice, Effective […]
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North Wales
Coleg Cambria wins top diversity award from leading rights organisation
North Wales college Coleg Cambria has been recognised as a pioneer in equality by a leading rights organisation. The college was awarded the prestigious Investors in Diversity Stage 2 by the National Centre for Diversity (NCFD). The accolade came after Cambria’s CEO David Jones was shortlisted at the 2018 NCFD Awards in the UK Managing […]
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Coleg Cambria welcoming students from across the globe following summer school success
Coleg Cambria is making waves on the international stage having welcomed more than 75 Chinese students to its summer school programme over the summer. With youngsters from as far away as Zimbabwe, Thailand, Malaysia and the United Arab Emirates joining further and higher education courses this academic year, Cambria’s international team is now focused on […]
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Sport
Welsh Rugby teammates reunite for children's charity
NSPCC ambassador Sam Warburton was joined by past teammates George North and Ryan Jones at the college’s Deeside Sixth Form Centre last night (Wednesday). And former Wales scrum half Rupert Moon was auctioneer on an incredible evening hosted by BBC broadcaster Jason Mohammad, where more than £25,000 was raised. Over 200 guests enjoyed a Q&A […]
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Construction
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Training
BEATS helps students prepare for a career in construction
Coleg Cambria and top housing developers are building relations with school pupils in a bid to encourage them to pursue a career in construction. The college hosted the newly launched BEATS (Built Environment Aspiring Technical Students) event at its £10m Bersham Road engineering complex in Wrexham on Friday. Organised in partnership with the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB), more than 100 secondary school […]
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Coleg Cambria unveils largest WorldSkills team in Wales ahead of UK competition
Coleg Cambria has unveiled the largest cohort of WorldSkills students in Wales thanks to its prominent industry links and business partnerships. The college has a growing reputation in the competition and strengthened that further this week by unveiling its 20-strong group for the WorldSkills UK finals, to be held at the NEC Birmingham in November. […]
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Sport
Sam Warburton returns to Coleg Cambria on Wednesday for epic fundraising evening
Rugby legend Sam Warburton is set to return to Coleg Cambria this Wednesday for an epic fundraising evening. The former Wales and British Lions captain will headline a special event at the college’s Deeside Sixth Form Centre to raise money for the NSPCC. BBC Radio and TV presenter Jason Mohammad will host proceedings, and there […]
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Glowing report for Coleg Cambria on Education Secretary's North Wales visit
Cabinet Secretary for Education Kirsty Williams gave Coleg Cambria a glowing report on a tour of its £14.6m sixth form centre. The Minister was welcomed yesterday (Thursday) by Cambria’s Chief Executive David Jones and Alex Thomas, Head of the revolutionary Deeside complex. Ms Williams AM paid tribute to staff at the centre for achieving a […]
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