New student president thanks college for boosting her confidence
A teenager who relocated to the UK from Romania has been elected as the new Telford Council student president. Andreea Moise Alexandra, now living in Hadley, said the college had helped her to build confidence, and find the courage to express herself. The 18-year-old former Charlton School student is now in her second year at […]
Paramedics inspire Adam’s career change
A Shropshire health care worker was so inspired by county paramedics that he decided to change his life, with the help of Telford College. Adam Amoo regularly met paramedics while he was working in health care and after learning more about how they began their careers, he made the decision to go back to college […]
Windrush Exhibition Telford & Wrekin
College to host the Windrush Exhibition Telford & Wrekin Telford College is hosting an exhibition to honour the ‘Windrush families’ who travelled thousands of miles to help rebuild post-war Britain – and start brand new lives in the area. Register you place for the Windrush Exhibition Telford & Wrekin here The Windrush Exhibition Telford & […]
Celebrity stylist visits college to relaunch The Retreat
Celebrity stylist Royston Blythe visited Telford College to officially cut the ribbon for the relaunch of the on-site hair and beauty salon. The Retreat not only serves as the college’s specialist training facility, but also opens to the public to give students a chance to conduct treatments under the watchful eye of tutors. Explore The […]
November open event will showcase new adult courses
Telford College is opening the doors of its campus next week for another face-to-face open event. The Haybridge campus in Wellington will be open from 5pm to 7.30pm on November 17, with a special focus on the new range of adult courses which begin in January. Register your place here If you can’t come, apply […]
College gathers together to remember
More than 1,000 students and staff took part in the annual remembrance parade and commemoration. The Armistice Day service was held outside the college’s Haybridge campus in Wellington, starting at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month. The parade was led by the college’s public uniformed services students, and also included […]
Telford College commended in national awards competition
Telford College has been commended in a national awards scheme for its engagement with employers. It is one of just a handful of colleges on the shortlist for the City & Guilds Award for College Engagement with Employers Award, at the 2021/22 Association of Colleges Beacon Awards. More information for employers – click here Employer […]
Banking on success – college welcomes Barclays visitors
A senior member of the Barclays management team has visited Telford College to see first-hand how the bank’s support has helped to create a firm foundation for growth and financial success. Nicki Thomson, Head of Public Sector for Barclays, travelled up from London to meet members of the college leadership team. More information for employers […]
Parliament, democracy and freedom of speech in the spotlight
Telford College students were given an insight into the workings of the UK parliament, including our electoral and law-making systems, during a day of special talks. They were delivered by Clare Mullin, UK Parliament senior education and engagement officer for the West Midlands, as part of UK National Parliament Week. The sessions covered the workings […]
Fact-finding college tour for new LEP chief executive
The new chief executive of the Marches Local Enterprise Partnership visited Telford College for a fact-finding tour. Rachel Laver said she was keen to see some of the skills projects which have been funded by the partnership. Click here to access our employers’ hub If you’re an employer looking to employ an apprentice, click here […]
