New apprenticeship hub to be launched at Telford College

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A new apprenticeship hub is being launched at Telford College, bringing employers together to share best practice and discuss the challenges of employing and developing people. The hub, which will be launched on March 30, is being sponsored by the Gatsby Foundation and delivered in partnership with MRM Solutions Limited. Find your dream A levels […]

College’s new Digital Skills Hub is officially launched

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Telford College has launched a new Digital Skills Hub – building on its close working relationships with companies in the fast-growing technology sector. The hub, which will meet every two months, gives businesses an opportunity to feed directly into the college’s curriculum planning, and share best practice. The launch was hosted in the college’s virtual […]

Shedding light on the art of movie-making

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Creative media students from Telford College were treated to a masterclass in the art of film lighting when a team of experts visited the campus. Find your dream A levels here Apply to start in September  Reserve your place for our next Open Event  Screen and Film School, which has spent the last 15 years […]

‘I want to become a doctor, to help young people like me…’

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Science student Zak Wardroper was diagnosed with leukaemia at the age of 11 – and is now hoping to become a doctor who can help other young people in the same position. The former Telford Priory School student is studying chemistry, biology, psychology and core maths A levels at Telford College. Find your dream A […]

March 2022 Principal’s Column

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Building close links with local businesses is absolutely crucial to our work here at Telford College. It’s important for us to understand the ever-changing skills needs in the local economy, so we can shape our curriculum to deliver what companies require. This week we have taken another big step forward by launching a new apprenticeship […]

Tasty career prospects for catering students

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Students from Telford College are learning the recipe for career success thanks to an interactive and wide-ranging catering course. To register for the new course, or for more details,  click here Apply to start your dream career in September Visit the campus at the next Open Event, register here Phoebe-Olivia Braddock and Jake Hodnett both […]

Pamela chronicles her journey to parenthood

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A teaching assistant who took her first career steps through a Telford College course has chronicled her journey to parenthood. To register for the new course, or for more details,  click here Apply to start your dream career in September Visit the campus at the next Open Event, register here Pamela Thomas, from Lawley, began […]

It’s kick-off time for new-look sports courses

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Telford College has launched a new-look series of sports courses to equip students for careers in the multi-billion pound leisure and fitness industry. They include full and part-time courses which specialise in fitness training, fitness instructing, football, gym instruction, and a combined programme giving an introduction to sport and public services. To register for the […]

Telford Journal Column – Graham Guest – February 2022

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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 […]

Powering ahead with new battery storage systems courses

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Telford College is opening a new centre for battery energy storage training – helping to upskill local electricians, technicians and engineers in an important element of renewable power systems. The accredited LCL Awards course, which begins on March 28, is being run in conjunction with training company GTEC, supported by Telford-based specialist battery supplier and […]