Keeping mental health at the top of the agenda
Telford College has added its support to a new mental health charter, launched by Shropshire Chamber of Commerce. The charter has been created to recognise employers who are going the extra mile to look after the welfare of their staff. By signing up to the charter, Telford College pledges to adopt three key principles: Engaging […]
Praise for Telford College’s ‘incredible’ music course
Telford College’s ‘incredible’ music course is hitting all the right notes for Kimberley Okai, who has her sights set on becoming a piano teacher. The 19-year-old, now living in Malinslee, is in her third year at the college, and on the final stages of a level three music course. She moved to the county from […]
“I feel like I wouldn’t have got A* grades anywhere else…”
An aspiring teacher says work placement opportunities during her time at Telford College provided an invaluable stepping-stone to her dream career. Charlotte Woodward is now studying primary education, specialising in early years, at the University of Chester. The former Charlton School student previously completed a level three course in health and social care at Telford […]
Telford College is praised for its mental health support
Telford College has been praised for the mental health support network it is offering to students. A series of events are being held around the Telford College campus as part of Mental Health Awareness Week. It comes as a new survey reveals the toll which the Covid-19 pandemic has taken on young people across the […]
Webinar highlights employment incentives for employers
Telford College held a webinar to promote the financial benefits available to local employers for taking on apprentices. Companies can currently receive up to £4,000 for each apprentice they employ, until the end of September. The employer engagement team from the college held a free half-hour session to explain how businesses could take advantage of […]
100% pass rate for bricklaying apprentices
Telford College’s bricklaying apprentices have come through their latest health and safety assessment with flying colours. The property maintenance students recorded a 100% pass rate for the challenging exam. Course tutor John Gregory said: “I’m proud of all the students who managed to pass. We have been preparing for it, dedicating study time at college […]
Confidence-boosting collaborations for creative media students
Telford College creative media students have been collaborating with a wide range of local organisations to give them real-world experience of working on social campaigns. The level three BTEC creative media students have been putting their skills to use by creating promotional materials such as videos, posters, and logos. Paul Keeling, creative media lecturer, said: […]
College invests in the local business community
More than a dozen local businesses have benefited from the £1.2 million upgrade of Telford College’s campus and learning facilities. The college has taken the opportunity to improve and refurbish many parts of the site during lockdown, investing more than £1.2 million – and using local suppliers wherever possible. Start your journey in September, apply […]
College quartet reach the final of national hairstyling competition
Four Telford College students reached the final of a national hairstyling competition, earning huge plaudits from judges for their efforts. Terri Edwards, Helen Irvine, Shannon Brady and Rebecca Estabrook all made it through to the UK finals of the Concept Hair Learner of the Year competition. The event, run by Concept Hair magazine, gives the […]
The unexpected positives from a year of lockdown
Telford College has strengthened its bonds with students and their families as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. That’s not just the view of tutors – but of parents, guardians and carers too. The college has been reflecting on some of the challenges created by a year of lockdowns, disruptions and restrictions, as well as […]
