Apprentices create talent pipeline for engineering firm
#NAW2023 – We catch up with Ben Morris-Jones, who is on an engineering apprenticeship with iconsys
Apprenticeships are helping to overcome recruitment challenges
#NAW2023 – The first in our series of features marking National Apprenticeship Week, from Feb 6-10
Management role for star apprentice Annabel
One of our award-winning apprentices has secured a management role after registering distinctions across the board
College hosts Telford Business Board meeting
Telford College hosted the first ‘in person’ meeting of Telford Business Board since the Covid lockdown, with all members agreeing it was great to be able to meet face-to-face once again. The independently run board brings the public and private sectors together to act as a bridge between the town’s diverse and vibrant business sectors, […]
Luke is flying high with aerospace manufacturer
A Telford College apprenticeship has helped Luke Richards to land a role with a leading aviation component maker
Highways apprentice Daniel wins top award
A highways apprentice who gained a distinction during his time at Telford College has won another top award.
Muller factory visit for college’s Engineering Hub
Members of Telford College’s engineering hub went on location to one of Shropshire’s biggest employers for their first meeting of the new academic year. Market Drayton yoghurt manufacturing Muller hosted the event, which included a tour of the company’s production facilities. Beckie Bosworth, head of employer engagement at Telford College, said: “The tour was fascinating, […]
Construction apprentices build their careers from the ground up
Luke Courtnell and Charlie Watts are the latest Telford College apprentices to launch careers in the construction industry with civil engineering company McPhillips. The award-winning business – a former Shropshire Company of the Year – has run an apprenticeship programme since 1995, and has a long and successful partnership with the college. Luke and Charlie, […]
Hayden is thriving on Dodd Group apprenticeship
Award-winning Telford company The Dodd Group is a role model in the construction industry – and a big champion of apprenticeships. The company, which now employs more than 900 people, says it is proud of its heritage, having remained a family-owned business since its formation in Shropshire 75 years ago. A former Shropshire Company of […]
Awards night celebrates achievements of star students
Telford College celebrated the achievements of star students at its end-of-year awards night. More than 60 students and apprentices were presented with certificates and gifts in recognition of their outstanding achievements or significant improvements during the current academic year. The college’s highest accolade, the Victor Ludorum trophy, went to creative media student Corey Clark, a […]