College is ready to play a pivotal role in Covid-19 recovery
Telford College has welcomed Government initiatives to help further education colleges play a pivotal role in rebuilding and re-skilling the economy as the UK recovers from the Covid-19 pandemic. Graham Guest, principal and chief executive, was speaking after the Government’s Comprehensive Spending Review, presented this afternoon by Chancellor Rishi Sunak. Register for our Interactive Virtual […]
Telford College to expand into in the town’s ‘station quarter’
Telford College is looking to set up a base in the town’s fast-growing ‘station quarter’ to deliver an exciting new range of maths and digital courses. The Maths & Digital Education and Enterprise Hub plans are a collaboration between the college, Telford & Wrekin Council, and other partners. From January, a pilot project will be […]
Music students to perform at Shropshire Business Awards
Teford College music students will be performing at the 20th anniversary of the Shropshire Chamber Business Awards tonight. Four performances will be included in the live stream of the event, which can be viewed at shropshirebusinessawards.co.uk from 6.30pm. Find our fantastic music courses here Apply to start in September 2021 How can businesses support our […]
Early years study gives Sarah a new lease of life
A Telford College student has put the threat of redundancy behind her and been given ‘a new lease of life’ in the care sector. Sarah Roberts, 22, from Shrewsbury, initially started a business course, but switched to a level three early years programme after a year – and hasn’t looked back since. Find our Higher […]
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. […]
