Two Abcodo institution partners, Coleg Cambria and Bangor University, are working together to develop new strategic pathways and support various sectors as they revive their operations after a challenging period brought about by the pandemic.
This partnership between the two leading institutions was announced during the formal opening of the Cambria’s Hafod building at Yale in Wrexham.
Key Takeaways:
- Coleg Cambria and Bangor University, both Abcodo institution partners, have tied up to support different sectors amid the pandemic.
- The announcement was made during the opening of the Cambria’s Hafod building at Yale in Wrexham.
- Both institutions aim to reskill and upskill priority areas for the post-pandemic growth and recovery of various sectors.
Through the efforts and support of the Welsh Government’s 21st Century Schools Program, the £21 million development was completed earlier this year by Bodelwyddan-based Wynne Construction.
The new Hafod building at Coleg Cambria is deemed to benefit both the students and staff of the institution.
With a new facility established, Cambria and Bangor will aim to bridge the gap between higher and further education and engage with multiple arenas on innovation, research, and business engagement.
‘Skills Factory’ in Deeside is one among the collaborative projects proposed, with initial funding support from the Higher Education Funding Council for Wales (HEFCW) Higher Education Investment and Recovery (HEIR) fund.
The institutions plan to strengthen their relationship with learners and communities across North Wales and help reskill and upskill in priority areas.
According to Cambria’s Chief Executive Yana Williams, their partnership with Bangor will seek to target those most affected by the pandemic and identify how they can work together to deliver solutions through training and industry and employed partnerships.
Coleg Cambria and Bangor University have committed to being at the forefront of the recovery for their students, staff, and communities.
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