Lights, cameras, action for movie-making student Alex
A Telford College student is involved in a movie-making project which has attracted a host of familiar faces. Alex Yousefi has teamed up with Luke Haughton to create a short film called Reduced To Clear, which has drawn in artists from Doctor Who, The Office, the Harry Potter series, and Britain’s Got Talent. Alex and […]
Higher education graduation is a glittering celebration
Telford College’s ‘inspirational’ higher education students had their achievements recognised at a spectacular graduation ceremony. The class of 2020 and 2021 all donned traditional caps and gowns for the presentation event, which was held at All Saints Church in the centre of Wellington. Enhance your career with a degree-level qualification, apply here Adult courses Information […]
Adult education courses to be showcased at college open event
Telford College is showcasing its range of adult education courses next week – highlighting the fact that it’s never too late to learn or change career direction. The event, at the college’s Haybridge campus from 5-7pm on September 7 is a chance to talk to staff about course choices, meet the expert tutors, find out […]
September 2021 Principal’s Column
As a further education college, we have a responsibility to respond quickly and effectively to the changing needs of the local business community. And right now, it’s clear that some sectors are suffering skills shortages which could have serious repercussions for us all. The lack of qualified delivery drivers is fuelling fears of a shortage […]
Exciting career opportunities for vocational students
Telford College’s vocational students are on a pathway to exciting careers after delivering a string of top grades in their end-of-year assessments. One in three students achieved at least one distinction in their vocational exams this year, and around two thirds of the college’s 25 BTEC courses recorded a 100% pass rate. Keely Archbold, 18, […]
College duo help to reshape Telford Business Board
Telford Business Board is celebrating its successful registration as a Community Interest Company. Telford College principal and chief executive, Graham Guest, is one of the founding directors of the new-look organisation – as well as the college’s chair of governors, Paul Hinkins. The transition will mean TBB operating as a more dynamic entity, able to […]
What a result – celebrations for Telford College sport students
Telford College students have praised the ‘incredible’ opportunities they have been given to prepare them for a career in the sport and leisure industry after graduating with flying colours. The college’s sport students recorded a string of distinction star and distinction grades this year, among an overall pass rate of nearly 95%. Chloe Venables, 18, […]
Public services students graduate with distinctions
Telford College students have their sights set on careers in the police force after graduating from Telford College’s public uniformed services course with multiple distinctions. Lily France and Nila Skitt from Wellington, and Jayden Wilkins of Dawley, are all former pupils of Telford Langley School. All three are celebrating after each receiving two distinction stars, […]
Jeni’s forensic science dreams are back on course
Jeni Knight always wanted to be a forensic scientist, but dropped out of school with no qualifications and ended up going in a different direction. Now, thanks to an Access to Higher Education science course at Telford College, her career dreams are back on track. “I saw a road sign outside the college one day […]
GCSE results outperform the national average – again
Telford College is celebrating another ‘excellent’ set of GCSE results, with pass rates and high grades once again running comfortably ahead of the national average. The overall pass rate of more than 99% for maths and English qualifications is 7.3% above this year’s UK average. There was a 100% pass rate for the college’s adult […]
