Staff, students and parents to star in virtual open event
Telford College is holding a virtual open event this week to showcase its university-standard facilities and range of courses for the next academic year. The event includes in-depth looks at the college’s vocational areas, plus apprenticeships, and special educational needs and disability (SEND) provision. Register for our Virtual Open Event here Reserve your place to […]
Fun and games for the BBC’s Children In Need appeal
Telford College staff and students have found creative and colourful ways of raising funds for the BBC’s Children In Need appeal. Activities around campus today included a special dance routine, with many being sponsored to wear pyjamas around campus. Register for our Virtual Open event on 18th November here Apply to start in September here […]
Remembrance service and poppy display pay tribute to our heroes
Public uniformed services students led a Remembrance Day service at Telford College, paying tribute to the nation’s war heroes. The ceremony, which was scaled back this year to comply with Covid-19 guidelines, was held in the college sports hall and live streamed on video screens around the campus. Staff and student paused for the two-minute […]
A unique start to their NHS careers for apprentices
A group of Telford College apprentices have had a unique start to their careers in the NHS after taking up new roles during lockdown. The students are working with Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, and received a visit at their workplace from course tutors who were delighted to see their progress so far. Apply […]
Royal seal of approval for Telford College
Telford College has received a royal seal of approval for its efforts to help the county through this year’s Covid-19 crisis. The British Chambers of Commerce has launched a campaign to recognise the incredible work that UK businesses have been doing, in the most challenging of years. Shropshire Chamber of Commerce nominated the local businesses […]
It’s a challenging time for many young people in Telford & Wrekin right now
It’s a challenging time for many young people in Telford & Wrekin right now, with unemployment among 16 to 24-year-olds running at a high of over 3,000. Telford College is doing its bit to help. Here on campus, as we enter another national lockdown, we are continuing to operate, and provide maximum support to students. […]
Telford College supports huge virtual careers festival
More than 1,400 Shropshire students will get the chance to take part in a huge new virtual careers festival of its kind, which kicks off next week. Telford College is supporting the Learning Community Trust’s ‘Virtual Careers Festival’ – a two-week online event running run from November 9-20, from 3pm to 6pm each day, and […]
Business as usual for us – with staff and student safety in mind
Responding to the Government’s announcement of a new lockdown across England from November 5th, Graham Guest, principal and chief executive of Telford College, said: “It will be business as usual at our college. “We already have stringent Covid-19 safeguarding systems in place on campus, and a significant proportion of our curriculum is now being delivered […]
Telford College offers cash incentives to local employers
Telford College is offering Government-funded cash incentives to Shropshire employers, to give young people a helping hand with their careers. The employer engagement team is running a series of initiatives designed to help businesses recruit new staff or upskill their workforce. Access the incentives for employers scheme here And there is significant funding available for […]
Something fishy going on in the catering department…
Catering students from Telford College cooked up a treat when they were challenged to create a fish dish worthy of a restaurant menu. The level three students were given a special timed ‘fishcake challenge’, which had to be completed using a limited number of ingredients. Find catering courses here Apply here Register for our next […]
