Chancellor praises Telford College’s ‘fantastic performance’
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has praised Telford College for its ‘fantastic performance’ in creating new apprenticeships, and working closely with local businesses to provide career opportunities for young people. Speaking in the House of Commons today, he responded to comments from Shropshire MP Lucy Allan about the ‘inspirational work’ being done by the college to support […]
College reveals its ambitious five-year vision
Telford College has outlined its ambitious vision for the next five years with publication of a new Strategic Plan. It includes details of a new maths and digital hub due to open in Telford town centre, the creation of more specialist ‘employer hubs’, and an increasingly ‘blended’ and flexible approach to teaching. The aim of […]
Golden career opportunity for engineering student Sam
A Telford College engineering student has been given a golden career opportunity by technology giant Epson – including subsidised university studies, and the promise of a full-time job. Sam, from The Rock, began an industry placement with Epson’s ink manufacturing and distribution plant in Hortonwood at the start of this year as part of his […]
Warm tributes to former Telford College tutor
Tributes have been paid to former Telford College tutor and right-to-die campaigner Noel Conway, whose death has been announced at the age of 71. He was responsible for setting up the college’s adult Access programme, which is still a thriving part of the curriculum. Noel left the college in August 2014 after being diagnosed with […]
Exciting new roles for Rachael and Kiran
Two business administration apprentices have taken up important new roles at Telford College. Rachael Watts has been appointed project co-ordinator to oversee the college’s plans to open a new maths and digital hub in Telford town centre’s ‘Station Quarter’. And Kiran Uppal has joined the administration team as an executive assistant, where her role includes […]
Major boost for college’s Maths and Digital Hub plans
Telford College’s plans to open a new digital skills and enterprise hub in the town’s ‘station quarter’ have received a major Government cash boost Listen to Graham Guest live on BBC Shropshire radio Shaun Davies talks about the Town’s Fund on BBC Shropshire radio The town has been awarded £22.3 million to trigger a series […]
Business and computing students reach UK skills final
A group of business and computing students from Telford College have reached the final of a UK skills competition. Read more about our Business courses HERE Apply for a course HERE Register for our next Open Event HERE The Inspirational Learning Group, and Staffordshire University invited students from across the country to design a new […]
TV and music sound engineer shares top tips with students
A professional sound engineer who works with top stars in the live music and TV industry has been sharing his experience with Telford students. Read more about our music courses HERE Apply for a course HERE Register for our next Open Event HERE Adam Waller has collaborated with big-name artists such as Beverley Knight, McFly, […]
Cricket umpire John is bowled over by college media students
A trailblazing cricket umpire is playing a leading role in his very own campaigning movie – with a helping hand from media students at Telford College. John McIntear has been working on a documentary, promoting the fact that disability and mobility restrictions need not be a barrier to becoming a sports official. Find our full […]
Could you be the next big high street entrepreneur?
Telford College is helping to deliver a new Masters course in business, which is designed to create the high street entrepreneurs of the future. One hundred free places on the three-week Futures MBA course are being offered to young people in Telford as part of a drive to address the decline of the high street. […]
