Coleg Cambria celebrated a vibrant Global Enterprise Week (GEW), underscoring its position as a pioneering force for entrepreneurship and business support.
Hundreds of learners took part in workshops, talks, competitions, and hands-on enterprise activities inspired by the GEW 2025 theme – Together We Build.
Across all levels, from Foundation to Level 3, students explored real start-up journeys, social enterprise models, and the expanding opportunities available to young entrepreneurs in Wales.
Judith Alexander, Enterprise and Entrepreneurship Coordinator at Coleg Cambria, which has sites in Wrexham, Deeside, Northop and Llysfasi, said: “It was so exciting to see how engaged and enthused our learners are to get involved with a range of entrepreneurial activities and workshops this year.
“Global Enterprise Week always gives us an extra boost to promote our offer and encourage more learners to consider self-employment and starting their own businesses as a valid career path.
“We are fortunate to be supported by organisations Big Ideas Wales, Young Enterprise Wales and NatWest Bank alongside other key professionals who are willing to give up their valuable time to share motivation, wisdom and encouragement.
“It has been wonderful to see such an increase in our alumni gaining the Big Ideas Wales Young Person’s Start-Up Grant this summer. This year’s theme is very fitting as it complements our values as a college – prioritising passion, innovation, and a sense of community.”
Throughout the week, the college welcomed a range of Big Ideas Wales Role Models including Shoned Owen, Beatriz Albo, Cheryl Reeves, Teresa Carnall and Gavin Eastham. Learners also benefited from NatWest’s Financial Foundations programme and a series of Young Enterprise sessions across Yale and Deeside campuses.
Activities included business start-up workshops, social media masterclasses, a popular Clothing Swap Shop, and a Women in Business Q&A featuring industry leaders.
One standout moment was celebrating success stories such as Dylan Morris, founder of the rapidly growing activewear and lifestyle brand MountForce. His entrepreneurial journey, which began in a Cambria classroom, has since earned UK-wide customers, international interest, and support from professional athletes.
Big Ideas Wales mentor Peter Donovan, who supported Dylan through the Young Person’s Start-Up Grant process, said: “It was a pleasure to work with and support Dylan following his success with his award for his startup idea. From the start his ambition came through, and we were able to build strong foundations for his business.”
Coleg Cambria’s Enterprise team continues to provide year-round support, strengthened by industry partnerships, inspiring mentors, and a thriving culture of creativity. Together, these elements help empower the next generation of entrepreneurs across North Wales.
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