Bernardo returns to college to boost his accountancy skills

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

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

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 […]
Globe-trotting ambitions for equality and diversity officer

A student with an ambition to travel the world has been appointed as the new equality and diversity officer on the student council at Telford College. Anita Afriyie Ake Boateng joined the college last year after living in Catalonia, in Spain, and speaks both English and Spanish. Start A levels in September 2022, APPLY here […]
Cruise ship career hopes for beauty student Greta

A Telford College beauty student has her sights set on a career on the high seas when her training is complete. Greta Kasparaviciute signed up to a Level 2 Beauty course, and has now progressed to Level 3. Find beauty courses here Apply to start your beauty course here Register to come to our next […]
Accountancy studies bring balance to Jonathan’s life

It’s never too late for a career change – that’s the message from a Telford College accountancy student who says he has relished his return to education. Jonathan Taylor, from Telford, came to college because he wanted to gain a better financial education, and has gone from strength to strength. Start AAT accounting in January, […]
December 2021 Principal’s Column

We’ve heard a lot in recent weeks about the shortage of HGV drivers around the UK – here at Telford College, we are proud to be doing our bit to help solve the problem. We’ve just launched a new series of ‘Skills Bootcamps’ to help train up a fresh generation of HGV drivers. The college […]
Thanks and praise for ‘amazing work’ of Foundation team

Telford College’s Foundation team has been praised on a national stage for the ‘amazing work’ it is doing to make such a difference to the lives of students. The college was one of the silver award winners celebrated in London last night at the Pearson National Teaching Awards. Find our foundation courses here Join our […]
Emotional launch for college’s Windrush exhibition

Families who settled in Shropshire as part of the ‘Windrush’ generation were VIP guests of honour at the launch of a special exhibition at Telford College. The Windrush Exhibition Telford & Wrekin has been created to honour the memories of families who travelled thousands of miles to help rebuild post-war Britain, and leave a legacy […]
Musical students are inspired by visit from industry professionals

Music students at Telford College say they have been given extra incentives to pursue their career dreams after an inspirational visit from a team of professional musicians. Resonance, a specialist music higher education institute in Brierley Hill in the West Midlands, visited the college to give students a glimpse into the kind of future they […]