Telford College news
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Former Telford College student Kai Owen made his first start for the England under 20 rugby team in the final round of the Under 20s Six Nations Championship. England won the match against Scotland 45-7 at Franklin’s Gardens in Northampton, on Friday. Speaking to the Kidderminster Shuttle on his England call-up, the Worcester Warriors star said: "I received the email [...]
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The death of her daughter, at the age of just eight, forced Kate Petford to re-evaluate her career plans. Originally, she had wanted to work in paediatric nursing, but afte [...]
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Emma Williams from Wellington was approaching her 40th birthday, and earning her living as a kitchen assistant. She felt she had unfulfilled career ambitions . . . and decide [...]
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Music students from Telford College spent a day at a professional recording studio to take part in a series of workshops and receive guidance from industry experts. The group [...]
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Recruiting an apprentice is an absolute no brainer... Paul Conner is a director of Telford-based business Crown Recycling, a civil engineering and drainage company based [...]
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Telford College is launching a new series of courses to meet an urgent need for skilled engineers in the aviation industry. The programmes, which are due to begin in Septembe [...]
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ENGINEERING REALLY CAN BE A WOMAN'S WORLD TOO... *Words and pictures courtesy of the Shropshire Star They are the next generation of female engineers, ready to prove that [...]
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Telford College has been showcased at a parliamentary reception to celebrate the ‘best of the best’ apprenticeship providers across the country. The college is one of jus [...]
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Apprentices at the double for Telford technology firm Tim Kanzler was keen on a career in the IT industry, but didn’t want to go to university. The solution? An apprent [...]
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Makita powers ahead with Telford College apprentices One of Shropshire’s largest employers is developing a new generation of manufacturers and engineers, thanks to a thrivi [...]
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Pilot project for apprentices is in good health Telford College is playing a pivotal role in a new pilot scheme to give apprentices a wider range of career opportunities with [...]
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A former Telford College student, who is now working on restoring a vintage 1955 Lancia Aurelia, got the chance to drive it on its first ever outing at the London Classic Car [...]
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The chief executive of the Education & Training Foundation says he has been ‘blown away’ by the new virtual and augmented reality facilities at Telford College. Mr Ru [...]
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The name Gregory will always be associated with Wellington Amateurs football club – and two Telford College students are writing a new family chapter into the proud story. [...]
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Students got the chance to question politicians of all colours on a range of national issues during a Brexit hustings event on campus. Telford College invited representatives [...]
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A former Telford College student who landed her dream role in the medical profession after travelling the world has returned to share her story with those hoping to follow in [...]
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Telford College has been shortlisted for a national award in recognition of its construction industry apprenticeship programmes. The college is one of just two finalists in t [...]
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Telford College is looking to recruit new independent governors to broaden the skills base on its corporation board. The college says it is particularly seeking an experience [...]
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Shropshire football fans will be dreaming of stepping out on the famous Wembley pitch when they take part in the first round of this year’s FA People’s Cup. Telford Colle [...]
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Telford College has been awarded official ‘Super Hub’ status as part of a nationwide initiative to increase community football participation. The Haybridge campus is o [...]
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A new construction training programme, backed by Telford College, is looking for people who want to join, or return, to the construction industry. The Marches Construction Re [...]
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Education watchdog Ofsted has recognised further improvements in teaching standards and practices at Telford College. Inspectors spent two days at the Haybridge campus for [...]
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Abi Allen thought she would have to go to university if she was to achieve her dream of becoming a teacher. But the 23-year-old, from Hadley, is now well on her way to achiev [...]
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Our level 3 hairdressing students have had a guest lecturer in to give a demonstration and let students get hands on experience with a brand new technique - freehand balayage. [...]
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On 13th December 2018, 58 of our students from the construction department visited the NEC in Birmingham for Jewson Live 2018 - the UK’s biggest builder’s merchant show. [...]
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Our former apprentice Jack has just landed a full-time position! Jack Loftus, an ex-student of Haberdashers' Abraham Darby, joined Fabweld Steel Products in Madeley straight [...]
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Starting off a new year with a new you is a good idea but for some of us, we feel like we can't change or are stuck in a habit or addiction. Today we were visited by Recharg [...]
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We are launching a brand new Business Administration programme, offering adult learners a stepping stone into a multitude of new opportunities. At their core, most forms of e [...]
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As part of the enrichment programme for our level 3 sport Wolves pathway, they got to take an exclusive VIP tour of the Wolverhampton Wanderers FC home ground, the Molineux. [...]
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Thanks to the Pre-Employment team here at Telford College, 32-year-old Jonathan Connelly has embarked on a new career as a Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) driver. Jonathan, from Wo [...]
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January is traditionally a time for making plans - evaluating the year gone by and looking ahead to what the next 12 months might have in store. For many people, this might [...]
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Successful Shropshire author Emma Cooper has returned here to her former college, sharing her inspirational story with a new generation of budding writers. Emma Cooper cam [...]
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One of England’s most famous ladies’ football stars says she is ‘excited’ about returning to Telford to hold another coaching session for local youngsters. Manches [...]
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Our students held a charity gig for the college's nominated charity, St John Ambulance. Our student president Manny Uppal volunteers with them and backed the plan to raise [...]
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Pop-up shops are being used more frequently in the local area and at Telford College, there’s no exception! Having been set up 2 years ago, the pop-up shop is situated in R [...]
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The chairman of the Football Association has thrown his support behind ambitious plans to build a £1.6 million centre of excellence, right here at Telford College! Greg Cl [...]
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Our health and social care students had a great opportunity to speak to visiting first year university students Jessica Lakin and Natasha Berridge. The former Telford College [...]
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On 13 December, we officially launched our new £750,000 virtual and augmented reality suite with a spectacular hi-tech showcase. The top floor of our 7th Form is taking te [...]
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Health and social care students got the chance to meet nurses and therapists from the National Health Service when they attended an interactive careers event. More than 100 s [...]
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Shropshire Football Association has unveiled plans to open a new football hub in Telford, in a ground-breaking partnership with the town’s college. https://youtu.be/0iODy [...]
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New £750,000 virtual and augmented reality suite is ready to launch Telford College will be officially opening its new £750,000 virtual and augmented reality suite [...]
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Telford College student Jessica Terry has won a top pride award in recognition of her volunteering work. The 15-year-old, who is currently studying engineering level two, [...]
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Think carefully before you speak your minds on social media That was the message to Telford College students during a workshop looking at the rights and wrongs of online [...]
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A new civil engineering training area is being built here at Telford College, in partnership with award-winning local building contractor McPhillips (Wellington) Limited. The [...]
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Our students are cooking up a festive treat at our on-site restaurant - and inviting the public to come in and taste their efforts. Catering and hospitality students will b [...]
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We are playing a key role in the launch of a new construction centre which aims to create 400 skilled workers by training the unemployed. A £650,000 Government grant has be [...]
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We have checked in with a few of our students in the 7th Form and asked them to reflect on their experience so far. After starting college 2 months ago, they have rev [...]
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From the first moment he stepped onto the campus, Ross Hamilton knew his time at Telford College was going to be something special. Now, having achieved the A level grades [...]
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Today, we held our Remembrance Service in the Sports Dome, thanks to Archie and Craig and all of our Public Uniform Services students. Cpl Melissa Price is a member of the D [...]
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Two of our students have been shortlisted for awards in recognition of their community volunteering work 🎉🎉 Benjamin Saunders and Jessica Terry are finalists in the Tel [...]
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Telford College have teamed up with a local independent chain of Shropshire pubs who are looking to recruit both full time and part time Front of House Staff! Craft & Jam [...]
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Lauren Bromwich has her sights set on a career in the media – so she jumped at the chance of a three-day placement at one of the region’s biggest radio stations. Lauren, [...]
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Telford College is hosting a ‘young leaders’ day for teenage football fans who are interested in becoming coaches, administrators or referees. The session, organised by t [...]
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The chairman of parliament’s education select committee has described Telford College as an ‘outstanding’ example of further education - and praised its ‘incredible st [...]
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Telford College’s 7th Form is a ground-breaking new approach to bridging the gap between education and careers for 16 to 18 year-olds. Just like a traditional 6th Form, it [...]
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A music development scheme backed by big-name artists including Ricky Wilson has formed a new link with Telford College. Mighty Atom Smasher Records (MAS) will be providing o [...]
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Telford College is inviting people to visit its pioneering new 7th Form building when it stages its launch event next week. Haybridge campus will be open from 5pm to 7.30pm [...]
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Telford College’s 2018 graduates have praised the college for helping them to make a smooth transition to independence and adulthood, as they head off for a new life at univ [...]
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Higher education students donned their traditional caps and gowns for the awards ceremony, held at the Haybridge campus. The college has more than 250 higher education studen [...]
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Peter Foley is no stranger to a change in career. He’s already served in the air force, spent over a decade as a priest, and been an NHS social worker. Now he’s about to [...]
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Telford College’s estates team has covered more than 6,000 miles this summer in a massive logistical operation to get the new-look campus ready for the start of the academic [...]
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