Podcast project turns the spotlight on college life
Telford College is working with Telford & Wrekin Council on a pilot project designed to challenge popular misconceptions about life at a further education college. Students from the college’s creative and music department have teamed up with the Telford & Wrekin Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) team to shoot a new video podcast. The […]
Catering student Darcie has big dreams of opening her own bakery
Catering student Darcie Brookes is dreaming of opening her own bakery when she completes Telford College’s catering course. Formerly a pupil of Burton Borough School in Newport, Darcie applied at the college after discovering the offering at its Orange Tree restaurant. “I chose catering because I’ve always loved cooking,” says Darcie. “I’m especially passionate about […]
Former A level student Ben gives invaluable insight to university life
Former Telford College student Ben Willetts returned to one of his old classes to discuss life at Warwick University, what he enjoys about his studies, and his future plans. Ben first heard about Telford College while attending an assembly at his former school, Haberdashers’ Abraham Darby, where he studied maths, further maths, chemistry, and physics […]
Student council spells out its hopes and aims
The new student council at Telford College has spelled out its hopes and aims, as the college prepares to open its new sixth form base in the town centre. President Chloe Parkins and vice president Angel Anish Abraham say they want to be a bridge between students and college management, promoting an exciting and inclusive […]
An exciting period of growth and transformation
By LAWRENCE WOOD, Telford College’s principal and chief executive Telford College is undergoing a period of significant growth and transformation. Construction work is now well under way on Telford 6th, our new sixth form centre in the town’s Station Quarter, significant investment is being made in our Wellington campus, and we are committed to growing […]
New nail technology evening course to launch in January
A new evening course is being launched at Telford College in the new year, for people with a passion for nail artistry. The 14-week Nail Technology course will be running in the training salon at the college’s Wellington campus on Tuesday evenings, from January 27 until May 19. The programme is fully accredited by the […]
Electrical course sparks renewable energy venture into life
An electrical business has launched a new renewable energy division after its directors completed a training course at Telford College. Matthew Hicks and Jake Jones from Voltium Electrical Services enrolled on a Solar PV and Electrical Energy Storage course at Telford College – passing with flying colours. The skills and expertise gained have led to the […]
From fan to filmmaker: creative student Tom’s Journey behind the lens with Telford Tigers
First-year creative student Tom Phillips is relishing his voluntary media role with the Telford Tigers ice hockey team alongside his studies at Telford College. A long-standing fan who grew up around the team thanks to his dad – equipment manager Andy – the former Holy Trinity Academy pupil started working with the team in 2022 […]
Laila prepares for UK ‘Skills Olympics’ final
A Telford College health and social care student will be competing in the UK final of a global ‘skills olympics’ competition later this month. Laila-Mae Bradley is among more than 400 talented apprentices and students to qualify for the national WorldSkills finals, which will be held in south Wales from November 25-28. Laila, 17, from […]
Stately home to display creative student’s portrait
A portrait by one of Telford College’s creative students is to become a permanent exhibit at a stately home on the Shropshire border. More than 40 of the college’s art and design students took part in a project to create images of a wide range of team members from Weston Park, including gardeners, security staff, […]