Official Telford 6th opening marks milestone occasion for post-16 education in Telford
A major new chapter for post 16 education in Telford has officially begun with the formal opening of the town’s new £9m Telford 6th. Telford 6th celebrated its official grand opening on September 16, with students and staff joined by civic leaders, employers, educators and dignitaries to mark the milestone. Telford MP Shaun Davies, who […]
Freshers’ fair sets an exciting tone for the year ahead
Telford College welcomed more than 1,500 students to its annual freshers’ fair, where they got to meet universities, employers and a wide range of leisure providers and community organisations. More than 50 exhibitors attended the event at the Wellington campus, including companies such as Weston Park, the NHS, Telford and Wrekin Council as well as […]
New £9m Telford 6th opens doors to students for first time
A level students have been given a taste of Telford College’s new £9m sixth form – as the new town centre campus officially opened its doors for the first time today (Sep 1). Staff at the newly transformed Telford 6th campus, which includes science labs, a drama studio and arts studio, welcomed Year 12 and […]
Abandoned vehicles used to train automotive students
Telford & Wrekin Council has supported a new partnership between Telford College and a local recovery firm to help provide hands‑on learning opportunities for students studying motor vehicle maintenance and repair. Telford College contacted the council to explore opportunities to access vehicles that could be used by students as part of their ongoing learning and […]
Telford College invests £220k in car park improvements
Telford College has invested more than £200,000 into major car park improvements at its Wellington site, designed to improve traffic flow and pedestrian safety. The works began in July and have been completed ahead of students returning for the new academic year next week. Telford College Director of Estates Dave Candlin explained how the scheme […]
Grace has her sights set on a sports therapy career
Teenager Grace Coffey has praised Telford College for giving her the confidence, skills and direction to pursue her ambition of becoming a sports therapist. Grace grew up in Telford and previously attended Telford Priory School – now New Road Academy – before enrolling on a level three health and fitness programme at Telford College in […]
Rotary Club bursaries for Telford College trio
Three Telford College students have received bursaries from Wellington Rotary Club to help fund the next stage of their education. Hannah Turner, Oliver Bassett and Helena Biffin have been awarded a total of £2,100 through the club’s Higher Education Bursary scheme, and visited a club meeting to thank members. The club gives out bursaries each […]
Telford College puts Andy’s career on the right track
A browse through the Telford College prospectus set Andy Roden on a path that would take him to the heart of the railways industry – and a wide-ranging career spanning journalism, broadcasting, magazine editing and beyond. “I have to blame my mother here,” Andy says. “She saw details of a media course in the Telford […]
It’s never too late to get behind the wheel
For Jacqueline Tranter, becoming a lorry driver had always been something she wanted to do, but the opportunity had never quite presented itself. Over the years, her career had taken several different directions, including working in hospitality before moving into deer management vermin control. When work in hospitality became quieter and the hours were no […]
Telford College opening shopping centre ‘shop’ to boost skills
Telford College is to open a ‘shop’ in the heart of the town’s main retail centre aimed at improving skills and boosting job prospects of people across the borough. The Skills Shop, based in a unit at the Telford Centre, will offer training and education opportunities to people of all ages while also showcasing what […]