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Leader Live
23-06-2025
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- Leader Live
Wrexham event for student winners at Coleg Cambria sites
Coleg Cambria held its annual awards for Further and Higher Education (FE and HE) and Work-based Learning (WBL) and Adult and Community Learning (ACL) at its Yale site in Wrexham. Caroline Street, Cambria's deputy chief executive for People Experiences and Culture, and head of Welsh language Llinos Roberts hosted proceedings over two nights, joined by parents and carers and staff. Further and Higher Education winners. Special guests were award-winning motivational speaker, author, and mentor Jackson Ogunyemi (Action Jackson), and Kamal Ellis-Hyman, an entrepreneur passionate about empowering young people to unlock their full potential. Read more: There were also performances by Cor Coleg Cambria, who will be appearing at the upcoming National Eisteddfod. "What an incredible year it's been at Coleg Cambria! Congratulations to each and every one of you on your amazing achievements," said chief executive Yana Williams. Caroline Street, Cambria's deputy chief executive for People Experiences and Culture. "We're so proud of all you've accomplished, and we're especially grateful to your families and supporters for the vital role they've played along the way. "You truly embody the spirit of the college and your hard work, dedication, and passion shine through everything you do. It's a joy and an honour to celebrate your successes across such a wide variety of programmes." Entrepreneur Kamal Ellis-Hyman. The student awards celebrate achievement across all of Cambria's sites - Northop, Deeside, Llysfasi, and Bersham Road and Yale college in Wrexham. Among the winners were: • Deeside Sixth Student of the Year - Megan Astbury • Yale Sixth Student of the Year - Tegan Haskell • Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Student of the Year - Haneen Alsaadi • HE Learner of the Year - Bryn Williams • Degree Apprenticeship Learner of the Year - Rebecca Dunnington Jackson Ogunyemi (Action Jackson). • Motor Vehicle Student of the Year - Rachel Taylor • Engineering Student of the Year - Cameron Daly • Independent Living Skills Student of the Year - Curtis Jones • Jobs Growth Wales+ Student of the Year - Preston Gray • Neurodiverse-centred Course Student of the Year - Julia Dymnicka • Llysfasi Land-based Student of the Year - Nichola Wright • Northop Technical Studies Student of the Year - Finn Jones • Tourism Student of the Year - Fabio Prior • Learner Experience Student of the Year - Lili Allen • Welsh Language Student of the Year - Magi Roberts • Charity Student of the Year - Jessica Howard • Leadership and Management Work-based Learner of the Year - Amy Evans • Childcare Work-based Learner of the Year - Maxine Read • Playwork Work-based Learner of the Year - Amanda Evans • Construction Trades Apprentice of the Year - Harry Griffiths • Welsh Language Apprentice of the Year - Laura Williams • Adult Learner of the Year - Jerin Koothamattathil George Ms Williams added: "Whether you've followed an apprenticeship, taken on A Levels, or pursued work-based learning, your journey is just beginning. "Whatever comes next, know we'll always be cheering you on and wishing you every success and happiness in the future." For more information and the full list of winners at the FE/HE and WBL/ACL ceremonies, visit the website:
BBC News
14-02-2025
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- BBC News
Hundreds benefit from Wiltshire's adult learning courses
More than 600 people have learnt new skills in the past year, as part of a council's Family and Community Learning courses [FACL].Wiltshire Council offers supports and development classes for adults for whom formal learning might be a barrier. Maria Barandalla-Fernandez said the course gave her the skills to help her get a job at a said: "It has been challenging for me to go back into work trying to balance my family needs, but I am really grateful for receiving the support from FACL." "All the team from admins to tutors have been very supportive and encouraging in achieving my objective," added Ms Barandalla-Fernandez, who works as a kitchen assistant in a local four-and-a-half years as a stay-at-home mum she said she lacked confidence in her ability to find work her new role she is able to use the skills she has gained on her courses while undergoing ongoing training, such as safeguarding."I need to rebuild my confidence as I know I am good at many things and hopefully I will get a chance to show it again," added Ms FACL courses are aimed at helping people gain new skills, including speaking English, as well as ways to budget, advice for supporting children, ways to boost well-being and preparation for further learning, employment or volunteering. 'Wonderful impact' Councillor Laura Mayes said the courses "help people gain confidence and realise potential.""Gaining knowledge and new skills can open doors and opportunities and it can also help with health and wellbeing and confidence," she added.A recent annual report showed 605 people were signed up to the FACL courses in 2024. It found a total of 99% of learners "achieved their course learning outcomes and met the success criteria". And 80% of them went on to further study, volunteering, work "or other positive next steps" with the vast majority feeling more confident and making "positive healthy lifestyle changes"."This report shows the wonderful impact of FACL for Wiltshire residents and I look forward to hearing more positive stories," added Ms Mayes.
