Telford MP meets staff and students on a fact-finding visit
Telford MP Lucy Allan met staff, governors and students during a busy fact-finding visit to the Telford College campus. In a wide-ranging schedule, she was updated on the college’s plans for a new maths and digital skills hub in the town’s Station Quarter, supporting the Government’s ’Levelling Up’ agenda. Read more the Station Quarter Project […]
Mental health issues are in the spotlight
Students at Telford College have been given an insight into a UK-wide campaign to remove the stigma surrounding mental illness. Learners from the college’s business and health courses received a visit from Lord Dennis Stevenson who is promoting a Private Members’ Bill – the Mental Health (Discrimination) Bill. They heard how it is hoped to […]
National awards recognition for Telford College apprentice
A Telford College apprentice has been recognised as a rising star at a national awards ceremony. Charlotte Hughes, who works at The Wrekin Housing Group, beat competition from across the country to be named Apprentice of the Year at the 2021 Housing Heroes/Women in Housing Awards. As a business administrator apprentice, Charlotte has been instrumental […]
Health and social care courses open up huge opportunities
Saving patients’ lives gives you the best feeling . . . that’s the view of former Telford College student Isabel Wilson, who is now gaining valuable experience in hospital operating theatres. Isabel, 21, a former Ercall Wood Academy student, completed her level two and three health and social care extended diplomas during four years at […]
Telford College principal speaks at Westminster forum
The principal of Telford College has taken part in a national debate on the future of the UK’s further education sector. Graham Guest was invited to speak at the Westminster Education Forum’s policy conference as part of a wide-ranging discussion on the content of the Government’s new Skills and Post-16 Education Bill. He was one […]
Work placement opportunities for Telford College students
Telford College students are being offered a series of valuable work placement opportunities with the Wrekin Housing Group as part of a new pilot project. Interviews are taking place over the next two weeks with students from a wide range of courses, including health and social care, catering, computing, finance, media and marketing. Luci Woodhall […]
College welcomes a new assistant principal
Telford College has appointed a new assistant principal for employer engagement and skills. Claire Barker has more than 25 years of experience in the education sector, including 16 years at Stoke-on-Trent College where she was director of workplace learning and partnerships. She is a former head of apprenticeships at Loughborough College, and was most recently […]
Bethany graduates with distinction from ‘fun and eye-opening’ studies
A sport-loving student is on the road to a coaching career after graduating from Telford College with top honours. Bethany Lane, from Donnington, achieved three distinction stars in her level three extended diploma in sport. The former student of Burton Borough School in Newport is now off to the University of Worcester to study sports […]
College seeks to tackle the growing HGV driver shortage
Telford College is running a new series of training programmes to help tackle a serious shortage of HGV drivers. The lack of qualified drivers is causing serious disruption to the UK’s logistics and delivery chains, and employers are desperate to fast-track new staff into the industry. Telford College has worked closely with employers and driver […]
Hollie is added to college’s list of high-flying alumni
The regional chair of the Federation of Small Businesses in the West Midlands is the latest high-flyer to be added to Telford College’s glittering list of alumni. Hollie Whittles, director of Purple Frog Systems and a popular TEDx speaker, graduated with a CIPD Level 5 Diploma in Human Resource Management through an apprenticeship with Telford […]
