COLEG CAMBRIA is expanding its bespoke workplace training offer to employers following the success of a major partnership with global healthcare technology company Siemens Healthineers.
The college says businesses across the wider Borderlands and Welsh regions can now benefit from the same flexible leadership, management and professional development programmes already being delivered to employers in North Wales.
A new collaboration with Siemens Healthineers in Llanberis will initially see more than 40 employees undertake Level 3 to Level 5 apprenticeships and leadership programmes delivered on-site from this summer, creating tailored learning pathways designed around the needs of the business and its workforce.
Coleg Cambria believes the model can be adapted for organisations of all sizes, with programmes delivered either on employers’ premises or at one of the college’s campuses, helping businesses develop talent, strengthen leadership capability and build future skills pipelines.
Supported by the Regional Skills Partnership, the Siemens Healthineers programme was developed in response to the company’s commitment to investing in its people, strengthening management capability and creating clear progression opportunities for employees.
Jane Keys, Assistant Principal for Employer Engagement at Coleg Cambria, said: “We are seeing growing demand from employers looking for flexible, tailored workforce development programmes that fit around their operational requirements.
“Siemens Healthineers Llanberis approached us to discuss the leadership and management programmes available through our Northop Business School and it quickly became clear there was an opportunity to create something that met their specific requirements.
“They wanted a responsive and flexible training provider, and we were able to develop a programme that can be delivered on-site, making learning as accessible as possible for their teams while reducing time away from the workplace.
“It is a fantastic example of how we can work in partnership with employers to deliver meaningful skills development that benefits both individuals and businesses.”
Operating across North Wales from campuses in Wrexham, Deeside, Northop and Llysfasi, Coleg Cambria works with employers, delivering professional qualifications, apprenticeships and continuing professional development programmes for businesses in the private, public and third sectors.
Training is tailored to each organisation’s requirements, with programmes designed to support workforce development, succession planning, leadership skills and long-term business growth.
Jo Swanston, HR Business Partner at Siemens Healthineers Llanberis, said: “These programmes are vital in supporting continuous professional development across our workforce and align closely with our commitment to investing in our people as a core driver of organisational success.
“By equipping employees with both technical expertise and leadership capabilities, we are strengthening our internal talent pipeline, improving employee engagement and retention, and ensuring we are well-positioned to meet future business demands.
“The focus on structured development pathways also helps create clear career progression opportunities, supports succession planning, and enables us to build a resilient, high-performing workforce that can adapt to an evolving healthcare environment while continuing to deliver high-quality outcomes.
“Delivering training on-site makes it far more accessible for our employees and minimises disruption to day-to-day operations. It also allows for a more responsive and integrated learning experience.”
Jane added: “Whether training is delivered at one of our campuses or directly in the workplace, we’re seeing increasing demand from employers for flexible, tailored programmes that align with their business goals and workforce needs.
“Our role is to listen, understand the challenges organisations face and develop training solutions that make a real difference to their people, their performance and their future growth.”
Coleg Cambria says the approach is suitable for organisations across a wide range of sectors, with programmes designed around individual operational requirements and delivered in ways that minimise disruption while maximising workforce development.