Coleg Cambria joins the 157 Group
19th September 2013
Coleg Cambria, the new college for North East Wales and one of the largest further education colleges in the UK, has joined the 157 Group.
Lynne Sedgmore, executive director of the 157 Group, said, "We are pleased to welcome Coleg Cambria to the 157 Group, as we extend our membership throughout the UK. As one of the newest educational institutions in Wales, Coleg Cambria is building on the past successes of Deeside College and Yale College to offer high-quality education, training and skills for the benefit of individuals, businesses and communities in North East Wales and the wider sub-region."
Peter Roberts, chair of the 157 Group and chief executive of Leeds City College said, "The creation of Coleg Cambria is a significant development, and the college's strong partnerships with three local authorities and nearly 1,000 employers underline its key role in supporting economic development and social justice in the region. We believe that the college will make a positive contribution to the 157 Group's policymaking and improvement work, offering fresh and valuable ideas from its perspective outside the English further education and skills framework."
David Jones, principal and chief executive of Coleg Cambria, said, "Putting learners first, inspiring them to engage, learn and develop, and being innovative in all we do to ensure their success, is our priority. Our ambitious vision to be recognised internationally as a college of excellence will be achieved by inspiring our staff; embedding a supportive culture of innovation and creativity; challenging everyone to develop the skills they need to build successful futures; working with employers to develop a dynamic and skilled workforce; and building a safe, inclusive environment at the heart of our communities. We look forward to working with other colleges in the 157 Group in pursuit of our shared commitment to exceptional teaching and learning, and continuing improvements in further education."
About Coleg Cambria
Coleg Cambria was formed on 1 August 2013, following the merger of Deeside College and Yale College. It is one of the UK's largest colleges, employing more than 1,600 staff; serving more than 7,000 full-time students and 20,000 part-time learners; with international links covering four continents. It has six campuses, which include a 1,000-acre farm; a state-of-the-art animal care centre; two restaurants; a centre of excellence for engineering; a public art gallery; and Flintshire County Council Corporate Training Centre. The college offers learning from pre-entry to HNC and foundation degrees for a range of students, including full-time, work-based learners, apprentices and part-time community learners. It works in partnership with more than 1,000 employers, including Airbus, JCB, Kelloggs, Kronospan, Moneypenny, UPM Shotton Paper, TaTa Steel and Toyota.
You can read more at www.cambria.ac.uk
