Hayden is thriving on Dodd Group apprenticeship

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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 […]

Students to display their creations at Camp Bestival

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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

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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 […]