College gathers together to remember
More than 1,000 students and staff took part in the annual remembrance parade and commemoration. The Armistice Day service was held outside the college’s Haybridge campus in Wellington, starting at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month. The parade was led by the college’s public uniformed services students, and also included […]
Telford College commended in national awards competition
Telford College has been commended in a national awards scheme for its engagement with employers. It is one of just a handful of colleges on the shortlist for the City & Guilds Award for College Engagement with Employers Award, at the 2021/22 Association of Colleges Beacon Awards. More information for employers – click here Employer […]
Banking on success – college welcomes Barclays visitors
A senior member of the Barclays management team has visited Telford College to see first-hand how the bank’s support has helped to create a firm foundation for growth and financial success. Nicki Thomson, Head of Public Sector for Barclays, travelled up from London to meet members of the college leadership team. More information for employers […]
Parliament, democracy and freedom of speech in the spotlight
Telford College students were given an insight into the workings of the UK parliament, including our electoral and law-making systems, during a day of special talks. They were delivered by Clare Mullin, UK Parliament senior education and engagement officer for the West Midlands, as part of UK National Parliament Week. The sessions covered the workings […]
Fact-finding college tour for new LEP chief executive
The new chief executive of the Marches Local Enterprise Partnership visited Telford College for a fact-finding tour. Rachel Laver said she was keen to see some of the skills projects which have been funded by the partnership. Click here to access our employers’ hub If you’re an employer looking to employ an apprentice, click here […]
Leisure industry role for sports student Ruby
A Telford College sports student has secured a leisure supervisor’s role at a local hotel – and thanked tutors for putting her ‘on the right path’ to achieve her career dreams. Ruby Weston has been working at Telford Golf & Spa Hotel for three years alongside her college studies, spending two years as a waitress […]
Keely’s in tune with new career path
A Telford College student has her sights set on a career in the music industry after a change of direction in her studies. Keely Archbold, from Shifnal, deferred from a pathway of sports and football to follow a new career goal – and says she couldn’t be happier with the choices she has made. “I […]
November 2021 Principal’s Column
It’s a changing world right now, and after what we’ve all been through over the past 18 months, many people are re-evaluating their priorities in life. Further education providers have to rise to this challenge, adapting and evolving in what we believe are exciting and fast-moving times. Many people who may have previously thought they […]
College welcomes Budget cash boosts for further education
Telford College has welcomed announcements in today’s Budget spelling out extra investment for further education and skills-boosting schemes. Chancellor Rishi Sunak says £1.6 billion will be made available over three years to roll out new T-levels, with a further £550 million to be invested in adult skills. Just under £2 billion of new funding will […]
Katie’s course switch pays off for new school role
Katie Benton studied two courses during her time at Telford College – and they are both coming in useful for her latest role. The 19-year-old, a former Newport Burton Borough School student, is currently working as a clerical assistant at Southall School. The placement, which is part of the Kickstart programme, is allowing her to […]
