Careers Advice
A Passport to your Dream Career
Telford College has a comprehensive careers plan to ensure students can access high quality information, advice and guidance during all phases of their journey with us from pre-enrolment to progression beyond the college – whether that is an apprenticeship, employment or further study. As a holder of the Matrix Quality Standard, Telford College is committed in ensuring that all students develop the skills and qualifications necessary to progress to their chosen pathway. The Careers Programme highlights the full range of information, advice and guidance that students receive and can access whilst also showing how these services are mapped against the Gatsby Benchmarks.
The eight Gatsby Benchmarks of good career guidance are:
- A stable careers programme
- Learning from career and labour market information
- Addressing the needs of each pupil
- Linking curriculum learning to careers
- Encounters with employers and employee
- Experiences of workplaces
- Encounters with further and higher education
- Personal guidance
Need some help and advice on your Career Pathway or Course Choice?
Our dedicated team of career advisors are here to support you with your aspirations – whether it be employment, an apprenticeship, higher education or further studies at college.
One-to-one careers advice appointments are also available. Simply submit your details using the form below and one of our advisors will be in contact with you.
Request a call-back
Frequently asked questions
What services do you offer?
Our Careers programme offers:
- One to one guidance interviews to help you choose and plan your career path.
- Advice and guidance interviews to support your next steps in education, training or employment.
- Access to resources designed to up-skill students in preparation for the working-world.
- Support writing applications.
- Support writing and improving your CV.
- Guidance and support for personal statements.
- Advice on how to search for suitable apprenticeships, jobs, and educational courses.
- Interview support and guidance, including mock interviews.
- Support finding work-experience and part-time jobs.
- Access to a range of university prospectuses guides.
Need help with something not listed here? Request a call-back from the careers team above.
How can I book an appointment with you?
If you’re a current student, you can book a 30 minute appointment in the student portal.
For any other enquiries, complete the above form requesting a call back.
How do I choose what course to study?
We recommend that you begin researching our courses using the college website or prospectus. Another great way of finding out more about your course options is our Open Events, where you can speak to staff members and ask for advice.
Try to consider your short and long-term goals and choose a course that will help you achieve them. If you already know what career you want, check the recommended routes into that role here.
If you need help choosing a course that suits you and your goals, then request a call-back for advice and guidance.
I know what job I want to do in the future. How do I find out which course I should take?
There are lots of useful websites you can use to research potential careers. By researching your career path and its requirements, you can ensure that you choose the right course at College. The National Careers Service is always a good place to start.
If you’re planning to go to university then we recommend that you use the UCAS website to research the degree you are interested in, and its entry requirements. Some degrees require certain qualifications in certain subjects, so it’s important that you do your research to make sure you are choosing the right courses for your future.
If you want any support choosing the right course, book an appointment with the careers team today.
What can my course lead to?
When researching our courses on the college website or in the prospectus, you will find that each learning programme lists progression opportunities. On completion of an Entry Level (Level 1 or Level 2 course) then you may be able to progress to the next level of course at College. Level 3 qualifications, including A Levels and full time vocational / technical qualifications, allow students to progress to higher education (such as university), apprenticeships or employment.
We also offer our own higher education courses at Telford College which are a great progression route from a number of our courses.
How do I find out more about courses?
If you want to find out more about the courses we offer, you can either attend one of our open events or request a tour.
I’m thinking about changing or leaving my course. Can you help?
It’s not uncommon for students to have doubts about coming to college or their choice of course. If you’re in this situation we can help support you to make a decision.
If you are a current student, you may find booking a careers appointment to talk to a Careers Advisor useful to help clarify your options and decide the best way forward.
If you do not currently attend Telford College but are thinking of joining us, request a callback using the form on this page.
We can also recommend resources which will help you research your options, such as course directories and employment opportunities.
Can I look around the college?
Yes! We understand that choosing where to study is an important decision, and so we welcome all prospective students to visit the college. You can do this by either attending an open event, or by requesting a tour.
What if I’ve still got questions?
The College Student Support Team are here to help! We are available all year round to support you to make the right choices. Contact us by requesting a call back.
