College prepares for its first open event of 2022

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Telford College is opening the campus doors next week for its first face-to-face open event of 2022. The Haybridge campus in Wellington – Shropshire’s largest further education centre – will be holding advice sessions and fact-finding tours between 5pm and 7.30pm on Wednesday, January 19. Reserve your place a the Open Event here There are […]

College to open new Health Care Support Workers’ Academy

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NHS Press release 11th January 2022 An Academy for the Health Care Support Workers at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust is to be launched at Telford College next week. SaTH and partner organisations within the county’s health and care system have teamed up with Telford College to launch the six-month pilot programme which […]

Windrush exhibition sparks major college heritage project

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An exhibition celebrating the bravery and achievements of the ‘Windrush generation’ has encouraged Telford College students to find out more about their own family histories. The Windrush Exhibition Telford & Wrekin, honouring families who travelled thousands of miles to help rebuild post-war Britain, has been hosted by the college since November, and runs at the […]

From apprentice to tutor: Jade engineers a return to college

Jade Richards Engineering Tutor

Jade Richards has seen her Telford College journey go full circle – from A levels and an apprenticeship, to a new role as part of the team of engineering tutors. The former Charlton School student says she is loving the chance to pass on some of the skills she learned at the college to a […]

Criminology students experience life behind bars

7th Form Criminology Behind Bars

Telford College students spent time behind bars at the county’s former prison during an eye-opening trip which brought their criminology studies to life. The 7th formers spent time at the former Dana prison in Shrewsbury to get a brief but eye-opening taste of life behind bars. As part of their criminology course, the students have […]

Dedicated lecturer Tracy signs up for hospital duties

Tracy Leah Health Social Care Telford College

A Telford College tutor will be lending a helping hand to the county’s NHS teams in the local hospital children’s ward. Tracy Leah, part of the college’s health and social care team, was an adult and children’s nurse, working in accident and emergency departments, before joining the college. Considering working at Telford College? Find our […]

Amy’s administration apprenticeship opens the door to a legal career

Amy Clennell at Fodens Apprenticeship

A Telford College business administration student is on the way to becoming a qualified solicitor after completing her apprenticeship with a county law firm. Amy Clennell, originally from Shawbirch and now living in Lawley, has finished a level two apprenticeship with Fodens, and is now studying a Bachelor of Laws degree through the Open University. […]

Bernardo returns to college to boost his accountancy skills

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Bernardo Magalhaes had no idea what sort of career he wanted until he arrived to enrol at Telford College. After taking time to learn about his background and interests, the team felt he was a perfect candidate for a career in accountancy and signed him up on a level two course. It turned out to […]

Foundation degree student Rachel becomes a published author

Rachel Harrison Foundation Degree Telford College

A Telford College foundation degree student has become a published author after impressing lecturers with her coursework. Rachel Harrison, from Lawley, is currently in the third year of a foundation degree in early years services. One of her assignments achieved such high accreditation that she was asked if she would like to publish it as […]

New HGV Skills Bootcamps are launched

HGV Skills Bootcamps Telford College

Telford College is launching a new series of ‘Skills Bootcamps’ to help train up a fresh generation of HGV drivers. The college is offering seven different HGV training pathways as part of the Government’s Lifetime Skills Guarantee, which is designed to help everyone gain ‘skills for life’. Click here to register  They include ‘back to […]