NHS apprenticeships are much more varied than you think
The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital’s estates site manager has revealed how apprenticeships opened up a rewarding career for him in engineering. Former Telford College apprentice Dave Lewis says people often underestimate the diversity of roles and job opportunities available in the NHS, and the range of apprenticeships it has to offer. Find our strategic plan here […]
Skills For Life campaign seeks to boost business growth
New research shows that more than two thirds of workers want to boost their skills this year – and Telford College is involved in a new campaign which is seeking to make it happen. The Government’s new Skills For Life campaign is urging employers to ‘join the skills revolution’, and is aiming to help businesses […]
Apprentices on the road to success at automotive company
Apprentices from Telford College are helping to drive success at a Shropshire automotive company. The students are working with SNG Barratt UK, in Bridgnorth – the world’s largest independent supplier and manufacturer of parts and accessories for Jaguar cars. Sasha Katie Ullah, the company’s HR manager, said: “These are the first apprentices we’ve hired in […]
Me and my apprenticeship: Students share their stories
Telford College students have been speaking about the life-changing opportunities which have opened up for them, as a direct result of their apprenticeships. This week is National Apprenticeship Week, which brings together businesses and apprentices to shine a light on the positive impact that apprenticeships make to individuals, businesses and the wider economy. Business administration […]
Hairdressing student Caroline reaches national competition final
A Telford College hairdressing student has reached the final of a prestigious national competition. Caroline Williams was one of four students from the college’s hair and beauty training salon to be put forward for the 2022 Concept Hair Learner of the Year hairdressing awards. Find our strategic plan here Inspired by this story, join us […]
February 2022 Principal’s Column
The value and variety of apprenticeships have been firmly in the spotlight this month, thanks to the work being done during National Apprenticeships Week. It’s always a great opportunity to remind people of the incredible variety of apprenticeships which are available with some brilliant local companies. We’ve streamed fascinating debates on social media, attended several […]
Stylish career opportunities for Telford College apprentices
A Shrewsbury-based interior design company is working with Telford College on an apprenticeship programme which has become a pivotal part of its growth plans. CharlesTed’s apprenticeship programme has already seen Summer Pound join as a business administration apprentice and Leanne Gray as a warehouse apprentice in the summer. The company says it has been so […]
College provides multi-million pound boost to local economy
Telford College has contributed more than £226 million to the region’s economy during the past year, it has been revealed. The college generated a return of more than £25 for every £1 of Government funding received for its A level, apprenticeship and higher education courses. Vocational and technical courses, meanwhile, made up over £115 million […]
Joining forces to support the health and social care sector
A partnership of education and training organisations is launching an ambitious new skills-boosting project to provide valuable support for the local health and social care sector. Strategic Development Fund cash has been secured to set up the Government-backed scheme across the Marches region. The joint bid was led by Telford College, and also includes Shrewsbury […]
Engineering students are great ambassadors for the college
Engineering and aviation students from Telford College are helping to deliver skills which are desperately needed by local employers. They include Callum Parr, 19, from Madeley, who is described as a ‘great ambassador for the college’ and a real success story. The former Telford Langley School student joined the college in 2018 on a level […]
