Award-winning stage and screen star to visit college
Award-winning comedian, actress and author Francesca Martinez will be visiting Telford College this autumn to share some powerful motivational messages with staff and students. Francesca became the first female comic to win the prestigious Daily Telegraph Open Mic Award at the Edinburgh Festival, and has since performed around the world. She is now in demand as a motivational speaker, […]
Telford College to develop “world-class” industrial technology training centre
Telford College is to develop a £5.6m “world-class” engineering centre to train students in advanced technologies after securing Government backing for the project. The new Industrial Technology Training Centre, funded by a £4.7m Government grant announced today and £925,000 of Telford College investment, will be developed at the Wellington campus. The investment will see a […]
How Lifelong Passion Became a Career for James
For James Thompson, becoming an HGV driver wasn’t a spur-of-the-moment career change – it was the realisation of a dream that he had since childhood. His passion for trucks started at an early age, riding along with his Uncle Martin in his lorry and growing up around family members who worked in the transport industry. […]
‘It could be you’: Telford College governor Hollie Whittles MBE with inspiring message for students
An MBE was never on the radar of Telford College governor and award-winning businesswoman Hollie Whittles. However, that is exactly what she has next to her name now, in recognition of the incredible work she has done for services to women in business. Owner of two highly successful businesses, as well as being a TEDx […]
College hosts learning day with top teaching minds in the country
Telford College has given its entire teaching workforce a day of learning with six of the country’s most respected education specialists. The Teaching and Learning Conference brought together recognised experts for a day of seminars, workshops and practical sessions covering a range of themes including artificial intelligence, inclusive classrooms, mental health, active participation and classroom […]
Business students impress ‘Dragons’ at university event
Business students from Telford College have been described as a ‘great credit to the region’ after wowing judges on a Dragons’ Den-style competition panel. They travelled to Keele University to take part in the ICAN competition, which has been created by the business school to inspire ambition, innovation, and confidence among young people. Students […]
New Telford 6th Vice Principal appointed
Telford College has appointed a new Vice Principal to lead its dedicated £9million sixth form centre when it officially opens to students later this year. Clare Snik, who is currently the Deputy Head of Sixth Form and Careers at Madeley Academy, will take up the role at the new campus at the town’s Station Quarter […]
Five apprentices are shortlisted for awards
Five Telford College apprentices have been shortlisted for the finals of the 2026 Shropshire Telford & Wrekin Apprenticeship Awards. The competition celebrates the brightest apprentices in the area, as well as recognising employers for their support of apprenticeship programmes. The college has two of the three finalists in a new ‘Rising Star’ category introduced this […]
Media firms partner with Telford College in exciting new scheme
Telford College has joined forces with media companies to create a groundbreaking scheme aimed at plugging skills gaps and creating opportunities for students across the region.The innovative project has seen the college meet with firms in PR, journalism, audio and video production and other areas of the media, with the aim of helping shape the […]
Students prepare to go ‘Krazy’ in soapbox derby
Automotive students from Telford College are preparing to go ‘Krazy’ this weekend when they take part in a big charity fundraising event. Krazy Races arrives in Telford Town Park on July 12 for a spectacular day of free high-energy racing, creativity and family-friendly fun. The soapbox derby will see 26 teams take on a thrilling downhill […]