Construction apprentices build their careers from the ground up

Luke Courtnell and Charlie Watts are the latest Telford College apprentices to launch careers in the construction industry with civil engineering company McPhillips. The award-winning business – a former Shropshire Company of the Year – has run an apprenticeship programme since 1995, and has a long and successful partnership with the college. Luke and Charlie, […]
Praise for college’s ‘great’ battery energy storage training

Electrician and operations manager Gabriella Clack has praised the ‘great’ centre for battery energy storage training which has opened at Telford College
Fantastic to see former students moving on to amazing careers

We love hearing about former Telford College students who progress onto amazing careers after leaving us. For our dedicated teams of tutors, there’s nothing more rewarding,
Lionesses victory is a ‘game-changer’ for women’s football

England’s Euro 2022 victory will be a ‘game-changer’ for young women looking to launch a career in football, according to our sports course leader Melanie Newbrook
Lights, camera, action . . . students showcase movie-making talents

Telford College students showcased their movie-making skills when they took over a local cinema to screen a collection of their latest creations.
Hayden is thriving on Dodd Group apprenticeship

Award-winning Telford company The Dodd Group is a role model in the construction industry – and a big champion of apprenticeships. The company, which now employs more than 900 people, says it is proud of its heritage, having remained a family-owned business since its formation in Shropshire 75 years ago. A former Shropshire Company of […]
Telford College is roaring on England’s Lionesses

Telford College is roaring on England’s Lionesses as they seek European footballing glory. Promoting girls’ and women’s football has long been a key mission at Telford College – and the success of the national team in the Euro 2022 competition is taking interest in the game to new levels . When England star Jill Scott […]
Supersonic link-up with RAF Cosford for aviation students

Telford College is working with RAF Cosford to ensure its aviation students can experience all the latest innovations in aerospace technology. The college’s level two and three aviation courses are the only ones of their kind in the area, and attract students from across the West Midlands, as well as into Wales. Enrolment is now […]
Glowing praise for ‘amazing music’ produced by students

Music students from Telford College have received glowing praise for the songs they have been writing and recording in the college’s industry-standard studio facilities. Their work is now being played regularly on BBC radio, as well as being performed at various music venues across the region. Michaela Wylde, who produces and presents the BBC Introducing […]
Commonwealth Games assignment for stylist Caitlin

Former Telford College hair and beauty student Caitlin Steventon will be adding a touch of style to the Commonwealth Games after securing an exciting placement opportunity. The 20-year-old, from Hadley, is to spend a fortnight providing hair styling services for athletes taking part in the Birmingham-based games, which begin on July 28. She explained: “I’ll […]