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 […]

Graham Guest Telford Journal Column September 2020

Well, the new academic year is now safely up and running – and I’m delighted with the way in which everyone has pulled together to adapt college life to these challenging times. Students have been incredibly respectful of the Covid-19 safety measures and policies we have put in place around our campus, and understanding of […]

Support services at college – Togetherall

Telford College has access to Togetherall – a free online mental health service available to all staff and students at Telford College. The service provides its users with a place of safety without judgement for people to support each other, whilst acknowledging mental health does not discriminate. Find more information about support services here Togetherall […]

Muller bosses meet and greet their new apprentices

Senior managers from yoghurt giant Muller have visited Telford College to meet and greet the company’s latest cohort of apprentices. The college’s relationship with the Market Drayton-based company goes back many years. Considering an apprenticeship? Click here to find new vacancies and apply Discover our engineering courses here Register for our next Open Event here […]

Former student helps to shape education in Moldova

A former Telford College student, now running a school in Moldova, has been helping the government shape the nation’s education. Rob Ford, from Madeley, is now headmaster of the Heritage International School in Chisinau, which was visited by the country’s minister of education, Corneliu Popovici. Discover distance learning opportunities here  Rob, who attended Telford College’s […]

Toseef is rewarded for ‘stepping up’ during Covid crisis

A Telford College apprentice who helped a Shropshire company to re-start manufacturing operations after the Covid-19 lockdown has been rewarded with a permanent job – and picked up an award. Toseef Subhani, 20, is the most recent manufacturing apprentice to complete his training with Lime Green Products in Much Wenlock. Find our apprenticeship opportunities here […]