Awards night celebrates achievements of star students
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 […]
New appointments on college’s governing corporation
Telford College has appointed a new chair of its governing corporation as part of a series of changes. Gail Bleasby succeeds Paul Hinkins to become corporation chair, with Louise Biffin stepping up to become the new vice-chair. Other new appointments to the board, replacing retiring corporation members at the end of their terms, are Kevin […]
Health and social care courses offer a ‘great start’
Two former Priory School students are destined for careers in the health and social care sector thanks to their positive experiences at Telford College. James Oppong is a former Telford Priory School student who initially studied for a level two health and social care qualification and he has now progressed to a level three course. […]
Café role is just the job for foundation student Josh
A Telford College student has made such a success of his placement at a local café that they have offered him a permanent job. Josh Bickford-Smith, from Newport, has completed his Supported Internship at Bowring Café in Wellington, and become a much-valued member of the team. Transition and work experience co-ordinator Natasha Harland said: “During […]
