In the pink for Breast Cancer awareness campaign

Health and social care students at Telford College have embraced the #WearItPink campaign to help raise cash for research and care charity Breast Cancer Now. Students wore or carried something pink around campus today, and collected donations in fundraising buckets. Find health and social care courses here Apply here Find apprenticeship opportunities here  Breast Cancer […]

Kayleigh is building a better future for her family

Mother-of-four Kayleigh Parsons says completing an access to higher education course in social science at Telford College has helped her build a better future for her family. She has now moved onto the University of Wolverhampton to study geography, urban environments and climate change, working towards a master’s degree in emergency and disaster management. Find […]

College hands out more laptops to help students stay online

Telford College is handing out dozens more laptops to help vulnerable or disadvantaged students to access learning and stay connected while studying at home. More than 30 laptops are being delivered this week to students who are in receipt of bursaries, on outreach programmes, or deemed to be disadvantaged or vulnerable. Register here for our […]

College responds to announcement of new exam rules

The Government has announced that next summer’s A levels and GCSEs in England will be going ahead – but with reduced content and a delayed start date. Most exams will now begin during the second week of June, rather than the usual start date of mid-May, in a bid to make up for lost teaching […]

Mental health and wellbeing sessions spread #BeKind message

Experts from mental health charity, Mind, are delivering a ground-breaking new course in mental health awareness to Telford College students. The course is covering a range of issues including anxiety, depression, self-harm, active listening, confidentiality, and safeguarding. Apply for a place at Telford College here Find our range of apprenticeships here Register for our next […]

Virtual open event will showcase college facilities

Telford College is showcasing its A level and higher education courses in a special virtual open event next week. It will give prospective students an opportunity to explore the university-style campus, and follows the success of a similar online event this summer, which previewed the new curriculum for 2020/21. Register for our virtual open event […]

College signs up to deliver new Kickstart jobs scheme

Telford College has signed up to become a ‘gateway’ for the Government’s new Kickstart scheme, which is providing fully-subsidised job opportunities for young people. Chancellor Rishi Sunak unveiled the scheme as part of the Government’s Plan for Jobs, pledging £2 billion to create new, fully subsidised jobs for young people. Register for the Kickstart scheme […]

Hospital apprenticeship is just the tonic for Chloe

An apprenticeship in the healthcare industry has been just the tonic for Telford College student Chloe Gray. The 18-year-old, from Shrewsbury, is currently completing a level two business administration qualification based at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital. Find apprenticeship opportunities here Register for our open event here Apply before October half term and you could still […]

Hospital admin role for apprentice Natasha

Natasha Rawlings is helping to recruit staff for Shropshire’s hospitals – and says taking on an apprenticeship is the best career decision she’s ever made. The 26-year-old, a former The Priory School, Shrewsbury, student is studying business administration at Telford College. Apply to start your apprenticeship here Find our business studies and admin courses here […]