Owzat for a fantastic apprenticeship opportunity?
Cricket Shropshire, the body responsible for managing all levels of recreational cricket in the county, has recruited its first apprentice through Telford College. Maisie Rushton, former Idsall school student, has joined the staff to help reinforce the board’s provision and support for the fastest growing format of the game in Shropshire – women and girls’ […]
Praise for college’s ‘second to none’ safety measures
A top Shropshire businessman has praised Telford College’s ‘second to none’ safety measures after visiting the Covid testing centre on campus. Paul Hinkins, managing director of Business Watch Guarding Limited, also chairs Telford Business Board, and has served on the board of the Marches Local Enterprise Partnership. He currently chairs Telford College’s corporation, and visited […]
College involved in UK Gatsby Foundation study on work-based learning
Telford College is one of a small number of further education colleges in the UK chosen to take part in a new Gatsby Foundation study exploring best practice for the delivery of apprenticeships. The study is being funded by The Gatsby Foundation, set up by David Sainsbury, to realise his charitable objectives across a range […]
Billy’s musical journey is an inspiration to others
A Shropshire student who began his educational journey at Telford College has been described as an inspiration to others, after progressing onto a PhD course at a top university. Billy Price, from Apley, is now studying towards a doctorate in music at the University of Liverpool, having already graduated with first-class BA honours and Masters […]
Phased return to college will begin from March 8
Telford College will be taking a safety-first approach to welcoming students back onto campus after the Government announced its roadmap to the lifting of coronavirus restrictions. The college said it would be carrying out a carefully phased return of students from March 8, working in close collaboration with students, staff and unions. Find more information […]
More awards recognition for ‘unsung hero’ Elaine
Telford College health and social care tutor Elaine Colley has picked up another award. Elaine, who was a winner at last year’s Shropshire Chamber Champion Awards after going back to the NHS to help on the hospital front line, has now received a certificate of recognition from Telford & Wrekin. More than 300 individuals and […]
Charlotte has her sights set on a media career
Teenager Charlotte Bowering has her sights set on a career in the media after taking on a marketing and promotions role at a Shropshire school. Charlotte, from Gnosall, is working at Castle House School in Newport as part of a Business Administration apprenticeship. The 18-year-old, who also holds a 1st Dan black belt in karate, […]
Miles is motoring ahead with his apprenticeship
Shropshire motor dealership TJ Vickers has recruited a new apprentice in its accounts department. Miles McKie, 19, from Bridgnorth is among nearly 100 apprentices to have been placed with local employers by Telford College since the start of lockdown. Find out what’s happening this week HERE Apply for a current vacancy HERE He has taken […]
Former apprentice says ‘G’day’ from Australia
There’s no limit to where an apprenticeship can take you . . . just ask former Telford College student Jon Thursfield, who is now living the dream on the other side of the world. Jon first learned his trade as an apprentice metrology engineer with Keysight Technologies at Halesfield, while studying mechanical engineering at the […]
College hands out more laptops to help students stay online
Telford College is handing out another 249 laptops to help vulnerable or disadvantaged students stay connected while studying at home. The laptops are being delivered to students in receipt of bursaries, on outreach programmes, or deemed to be disadvantaged or vulnerable. It will take the total number of laptops distributed by the college since the […]
