Telford College honours its outstanding students
Telford College recognised the outstanding achievements of the ‘Class of 2026’ at a special night of celebration. Students and their families joined staff and governors at the Mercure Telford Centre hotel for the annual Student of the Year Awards evening. The overall student of the year trophy went to music student Rory Black, a singer-songwriter […]
Former student is cast in West End musical Hamilton
A former Telford College student has landed his ‘dream’ role in the cast of an award-winning West End musical. John Browning studied performing arts at the college’s former New Street campus, before progressing to the University of Chichester. Now he has become part of the smash hit musical Hamilton, describing his West End debut as “a dream […]
Kian and Eathen are building solid career foundations
Two Telford College construction students have been praised for their talent and professionalism as they build the skills needed for successful careers in the industry. Kian Rutter and Eathan Hallard say they are thoroughly enjoying the hands‑on learning in the construction centre at the college’s Wellington campus. Kian, a former Telford Langley School student who […]
Students shine in creative writing competition
Three talented Telford College students have been recognised for their outstanding storytelling skills after winning prizes in a creative writing competition. Students were challenged to produce short stories inspired by the theme ‘We had a clear plan – what could go wrong?’ for the Urban Voices challenge. The top prize of a £400 gift voucher […]
Community spirit shines at Telford College
Telford College’s inaugural Community Day has been hailed as a huge success, bringing families together for a packed programme of activities, entertainment and hands‑on discovery. The Wellington campus was transformed into a vibrant festival of workshops, live performances, demonstrations, street food and family‑friendly fun. From engineering challenges and VR experiences to beauty treatments, sporting competitions […]
Four students reach ‘Skills Olympics’ national qualifiers
Four Telford College students are just one step away from competing in the UK finals of a global ‘skills olympics’ competition. Hairdresser Cerys Evans, beauty student Esme Adams, and health and social care duo Annabelle Collins and Vincent Faulkner have all made it through to the national qualifiers of this year’s WorldSkills contest. It’s an extra […]
Telford College invests more than £1 million in new sixth form centre
Telford College is investing more than £1 million in equipping its new sixth form centre in a programme aimed at “matching the ambition of the young people” it has been built for. The scale of the investment in the academic environment at Telford 6th, due to complete its transformational build mid-June, was revealed as the college launched […]
New Youth Employment Hub to help 300 young people in Telford
More than 300 young people are to be supported into work, training or education after Telford College led a successful bid to create one of the UK’s new Youth Employment Hubs. The initiative will help young people aged 16-24 and will be delivered in partnership with Telford & Wrekin Council and supported employment charity Landau. […]
Footballers lift the league title trophy at Wembley
It wasn’t just the football league play-off champions who were lifting silverware at Wembley over the May Bank Holiday weekend. Telford College’s footballers were also presented with their Community & Education Football Alliance (CEFA) trophy at the home of English football after winning their league by completing an entire season unbeaten. Telford College A level […]
Tasty line-up for college’s first Community Day
Telford College is promising a day of ‘discovery, creativity, and community spirit’ at its first Community Day. The college’s Wellington campus will be open from 10am to 2pm on Saturday June 6 for a family-friendly day of music, food, and have-a-go activities. College leaders say they are hoping to see the site buzzing with families, […]