Students to display their creations at Camp Bestival

Matthew Hodnett with his winning design a rideable dinosaur

Artistic students from Telford College have designed works of art for a family-friendly arena that will be seen by thousands of people at a major Shropshire festival. First year learners on the college’s level three art and design course were invited to design a theme for an arena at the upcoming Camp Bestival event from […]

Motivational magic for college’s new adult students

054A0706

Motivational speaker David Hyner was the star attraction at Telford College’s adult new student event – welcoming the latest intake with a mix of humour and honesty. The event was an opportunity for everyone who has been interviewed and offered places for September to visit the college and get to know each other in a […]

Students create virtual tours for county visitor attractions

Computing students on location at Attingham Park

Telford College computing students have created interactive digital maps for two of Shropshire’s leading visitor attractions. The level three students have captured dozens of images around Blists Hill Victorian Town in the Ironbridge Gorge, and Attingham Park near Shrewsbury as part of their second-year hardware course. Computer lecturer Martin Seymour said: “These were fantastic projects […]

Awards night celebrates achievements of star students

the special award winners

Telford College celebrated the achievements of star students at its end-of-year awards night. More than 60 students and apprentices were presented with certificates and gifts in recognition of their outstanding achievements or significant improvements during the current academic year. The college’s highest accolade, the Victor Ludorum trophy, went to creative media student Corey Clark, a […]

College helps former Marines with charity cycling marathon

Final destination the cyclists arrive at the training centre in Devon

Telford College has supported a marathon bike ride which has raised thousands of pounds for the Royal Marines Charity. The college loaned its minibus to the group, which included public uniformed services tutor Archie Walkerdine, to act as a support vehicle along the route. The challenge was set up by a group of friends – […]

Music students stage end-of-year celebration gig

music 1

Talented music students from Telford College took to the stage to perform a special end-of-year celebration. The learners performed their very own gig at Firefly in Oakengates . . . and raised vital charity funds at the same time. Learner manager for creative and music, Andy Turner, said the entire music department took part, supported […]

Award recognises ‘excellence’ of college apprenticeships team

TC city and guilds

Telford College has received an award recognising the ‘excellence’ of its apprenticeships team. It has been presented by renowned training organisation City & Guilds, a global leader in skills development and apprenticeship schemes, following an assessment of the college’s performance. In a letter to the college, central west region business manager Rebecca Villiers-Ginns said the award recognised […]

Brick maker’s big donation to help our construction students

bricks 1

International brick supplier Michelmersh is helping students to build careers in the construction industry by donating important resources to Telford College. The company, which owns the former Blockleys manufacturing site at Trench Lock, makes millions of clay bricks and pavers every year to build homes, schools, hospitals and offices for the public and private sectors, […]

Unlocking cyber secrets is top of Freya’s wish list

freya 1

A Telford College student with ambitious plans to work at the highest level of the cyber security world says her course is the key to career success. Freya Bishop is studying for a level three computing hardware qualification, and her career plans include a potential apprenticeship with the civil service or the Government’s security network, […]

New-look foundation degree for community health and social care

training 3

Telford College has unveiled a new-look foundation degree course for students looking to build or progress careers in the community health and social care sectors. The two-year course, which can be topped up into a full BA honours degree with a further year at university, starts in September. Caroline Bastow, learner manager for higher education […]