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LCB CEO responds to the NEET report

LCB CEO responds to the NEET report

The number of NEETS (16 to 24-year-olds not in employment, education or training) has risen to more than one million, according to new government figures. The interim report titled ‘Young people and work’ warns that the UK is at risk of a “lost generation”, with the number of NEETs hitting its highest level in more than 12 years.

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

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 more than 5,000 learners in Deeside, Wrexham, Llysfasi and Northop through a network of more than 40 Progress Coaches, with participants receiving up to 70 hours of guidance each year.

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The Path to Co-creation: A Four-Year Retrospective on Social Partnership in Welsh Education

The Path to Co-creation: A Four-Year Retrospective on Social Partnership in Welsh Education

In Wales, Social Partnership (SP) is increasingly positioned as a cornerstone of public service governance. The Social Partnership and Public Procurement (Wales) Act (SPPPA) provides a national framework for this approach. While further education colleges are not currently bound by the same statutory duties as bodies such as Medr, at Coleg Cambria, social partnership has evolved from aspiration into operational reality.

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Photography Student Wins People’s Choice Award at City Art Exhibition

Photography Student Wins People’s Choice Award at City Art Exhibition

A Visual Communications Student at Southampton College, part of South Hampshire College Group, has won the ‘People’s Choice’ Award at the Solent University College Art Exhibition.

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New Supported Internship Programme to Help Young People into Employment Launches This Autumn

New Supported Internship Programme to Help Young People into Employment Launches This Autumn

A NEW supported internship programme aimed at helping young people with additional learning needs into employment will launch this autumn - a major partnership between Coleg Cambria, DFN Project SEARCH and Ysbyty Wrexham Maelor.

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£96m Construction Skills Boost to Train the Next Generation

£96m Construction Skills Boost to Train the Next Generation

£96 million to be allocated to create tens of thousands of placements on building sites across the country to plug skills gaps and boost housebuilding

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College restaurant shortlisted for prestigious national award

College restaurant shortlisted for prestigious national award

The Silver Plate restaurant shortlisted for prestigious national award An award-winning restaurant at The Sheffield College which trains upcoming catering and hospitality professionals is a finalist in a national industry competition

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City College Plymouth Brings Partners Together to Shape Future Strategic Intent at ‘Opportunity Creators’ Event

City College Plymouth Brings Partners Together to Shape Future Strategic Intent at ‘Opportunity Creators’ Event

City College Plymouth brought together civic leaders, industry partners and stakeholders on Friday 15 May for its ‘Opportunity Creators’ event – an important occasion to engage partners and stakeholders in shaping the College’s developing Strategic Intent and future direction.

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Inspirational apprentices at The Sheffield College celebrate awards success

Inspirational apprentices at The Sheffield College celebrate awards success

Inspirational apprentices and employers across the region have been championed at an awards ceremony organised by The Sheffield College. The Apprenticeship Celebration Awards recognise the achievements of young people and adults who are training in the workplace with employers across different sectors.

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Government announces first 130 universities and colleges approved to offer new bite-sized courses

Government announces first 130 universities and colleges approved to offer new bite-sized courses

Adults balancing responsibilities such as work and childcare will now have a new route into university and college thanks to radical reforms to create a new, more flexible student finance system.

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From school leaver to Shanghai: Welsh apprentice to represent Team UK at WorldSkills

From school leaver to Shanghai: Welsh apprentice to represent Team UK at WorldSkills

Three years ago, Tomas Ankers was a school leaver who'd just enrolled at Coleg Cambria. Fast forward to 2026, and the 18 year old apprentice is preparing to represent the UK at WorldSkills Shanghai this September.

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Student success at professional carpentry competition

Student success at professional carpentry competition

A West Nottinghamshire College joinery student is celebrating his winning medal from the Institute of Carpenters' prestigious Merlane Trophy competition.

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Bank of England Highlights Future Career Opportunities for Bradford College Students

Bank of England Highlights Future Career Opportunities for Bradford College Students

Bradford College IT students gained a valuable insight into the future of banking, cyber security and digital payment systems thanks to a special guest speaker session delivered in partnership with the Bank of England.

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North Wales healthcare workforce set for major boost through new partnership

North Wales healthcare workforce set for major boost through new partnership

NORTH WALES is set to train more homegrown professionals than ever before, as Coleg Cambria and Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) formalise a landmark partnership to transform how the region recruits, trains and retains its healthcare workforce.

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£1 billion investment will support 50,000 more young people into apprenticeships

£1 billion investment will support 50,000 more young people into apprenticeships

A £1 billion investment will support 50,000 more young people into apprenticeships and high‑quality training over the next three years, helping tackle youth unemployment while boosting economic growth.

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