More awards recognition for ‘unsung hero’ Elaine
Telford College health and social care tutor Elaine Colley has picked up another award. Elaine, who was a winner at last year’s Shropshire Chamber Champion Awards after going back to the NHS to help on the hospital front line, has now received a certificate of recognition from Telford & Wrekin. More than 300 individuals and […]
Charlotte has her sights set on a media career
Teenager Charlotte Bowering has her sights set on a career in the media after taking on a marketing and promotions role at a Shropshire school. Charlotte, from Gnosall, is working at Castle House School in Newport as part of a Business Administration apprenticeship. The 18-year-old, who also holds a 1st Dan black belt in karate, […]
Miles is motoring ahead with his apprenticeship
Shropshire motor dealership TJ Vickers has recruited a new apprentice in its accounts department. Miles McKie, 19, from Bridgnorth is among nearly 100 apprentices to have been placed with local employers by Telford College since the start of lockdown. Find out what’s happening this week HERE Apply for a current vacancy HERE He has taken […]
Former apprentice says ‘G’day’ from Australia
There’s no limit to where an apprenticeship can take you . . . just ask former Telford College student Jon Thursfield, who is now living the dream on the other side of the world. Jon first learned his trade as an apprentice metrology engineer with Keysight Technologies at Halesfield, while studying mechanical engineering at the […]
College hands out more laptops to help students stay online
Telford College is handing out another 249 laptops to help vulnerable or disadvantaged students stay connected while studying at home. The laptops are being delivered to students in receipt of bursaries, on outreach programmes, or deemed to be disadvantaged or vulnerable. It will take the total number of laptops distributed by the college since the […]
Apprenticeship is the pathway to an NHS career for Laura
The staff wellbeing advisor at Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust says she is proof of how an apprenticeship can be a fantastic pathway to a successful career. Laura Westcott, from Tibberton near Newport, knew she didn’t want to follow her friends by going to university, and started exploring other avenues. Find out what’s happening […]
Confectionery firm to take on another new apprentice
Award-winning confectionery company Flower & White is taking on another new apprentice, through Telford College, to further boost its operations and analytics team. The Telford-based company, which now employs more than 30 people at its base in Tweedale, is an innovator of light and indulgent, low calorie meringue confections. Find out what’s happening this week […]
Road surfacing apprentices help to keep our highways in shape
Telford College is helping to train a new generation of road surfacing apprentices to work on maintaining the UK’s transport network. The college is working in partnership with Eurovia UK Limited to deliver the first Road Surfacing Operative qualifications of their kind in the UK. Find out what’s happening this week HERE Apply for a […]
Hundreds of apprentices placed during lockdown
Telford College’s apprenticeship team has continued to engage with new employers and place young people into exciting careers, despite the challenges of the Covid-19 lockdown. Since August last year, the college has engaged with more than 80 new local companies, and placed close to 300 new apprentices in positions where they can earn while they […]
Elaine to speak at International Women’s Day event
Telford College health and social care tutor Elaine Colley will be part of a power-packed line-up of guest speakers for a special event to mark International Women’s Day. The afternoon of online networking from 2pm-4pm on March 8, has been organised by Shropshire Chamber of Commerce. Reserve your place for September HERE Find our full […]
