Apprenticeship is the pathway to an NHS career for Laura
The staff wellbeing advisor at Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust says she is proof of how an apprenticeship can be a fantastic pathway to a successful career. Laura Westcott, from Tibberton near Newport, knew she didn’t want to follow her friends by going to university, and started exploring other avenues. Find out what’s happening […]
Confectionery firm to take on another new apprentice
Award-winning confectionery company Flower & White is taking on another new apprentice, through Telford College, to further boost its operations and analytics team. The Telford-based company, which now employs more than 30 people at its base in Tweedale, is an innovator of light and indulgent, low calorie meringue confections. Find out what’s happening this week […]
Road surfacing apprentices help to keep our highways in shape
Telford College is helping to train a new generation of road surfacing apprentices to work on maintaining the UK’s transport network. The college is working in partnership with Eurovia UK Limited to deliver the first Road Surfacing Operative qualifications of their kind in the UK. Find out what’s happening this week HERE Apply for a […]
Hundreds of apprentices placed during lockdown
Telford College’s apprenticeship team has continued to engage with new employers and place young people into exciting careers, despite the challenges of the Covid-19 lockdown. Since August last year, the college has engaged with more than 80 new local companies, and placed close to 300 new apprentices in positions where they can earn while they […]
Elaine to speak at International Women’s Day event
Telford College health and social care tutor Elaine Colley will be part of a power-packed line-up of guest speakers for a special event to mark International Women’s Day. The afternoon of online networking from 2pm-4pm on March 8, has been organised by Shropshire Chamber of Commerce. Reserve your place for September HERE Find our full […]
Former student helps to create AstraZeneca Covid vaccine
A former Telford College student has played a pivotal role in the development of the new AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine. Jordan Barrett is part of a team of scientists who have been working 14 hours a day to make the Oxford AstraZeneca vaccine a reality. Apply to study science at Telford College in September Find our […]
New mum Freya means business after switching courses
A Telford mum has a human resources career in her sights after returning to college to complete her business studies. Freya Joyce initially enrolled at Telford College to study childcare, but realised after her first year that it wasn’t for her. For more details about Telford College’s business courses, click here Apply to start in […]
Telford College is ‘going live’ for National Apprenticeships Week
Telford College is laying on a series of webinars and Facebook live sessions as part of a busy programme of activities during National Apprenticeships Week. Click here to find more information on apprenticeship week The campaign aims to shine a light on some of the amazing work being done by employers and apprentices, and the […]
International acclaim for former Telford College student
A former Telford College student says she is ‘so incredibly proud’ after receiving international acclaim for her photographic work. Budding photographer Amy Bray, 31, is opening a new family portrait studio in Wellington after reaching the final of the fiercely contested Guild of Photographers Image of the Year competition which attracted 16,000 top class entries […]
Pamela is inspired to support young children
When Pamela Thomas was looking for a stepping stone into a teaching assistant career, she found the perfect solution right on her doorstep – at Telford College. Pamela, from Lawley, had been working as secretary of her husband’s business while her children were young. “I became interested in supporting teaching and learning as when my […]
