A highly valued partnership with Shropshire’s Company of the Year
Shropshire’s reigning company of the year is partnering with Telford College to bring a new generation of skilled staff into the construction and civil engineering industry. McPhillips employs over 280 people delivering civil engineering and building projects throughout the Midlands, north west England and Wales, and has its headquarters at Hortonwood. Jaydee O’Neill, 17, started […]
Championing the vital role of apprentices at iconsys
Apprentices play a pivotal role in building a skilled, motivated and future-ready workforce at automated technology specialist iconsys. The award-winning company has past and present apprentices embedded at every level, and works closely with Telford College to develop a continuous pipeline of local talent. As part of National Apprenticeships Week, the Stafford Park-based company is […]
Apprenticeship Plus: Providing more flexibility to employers
Telford College has launched a new scheme designed to give employers extra flexibility over apprenticeship training. Apprenticeship Plus has been designed in consultation with businesses to give them chance to enhance the learning experience by adding customised modules into training programmes. The aim of the scheme is to ensure that apprentices gain skills and knowledge […]
Hot shot Hayden makes his mark in the Sea Cadets
Telford College student Hayden Gibbins is excelling in the Sea Cadets while training to become an instructor and inspiring younger members. Over the past three years at Telford Sea Cadets, the 18-year-old has taken part in a wide range of competitions, training activities, and community events. He won the ‘High Gun’ award at last year’s inter-Shropshire […]
Houses of Parliament date for college team
A delegation from Telford College will be attending a reception at the House of Lords this month to celebrate being shortlisted for a national award. The college has been named as a finalist in the prestigious Apprenticeship and Training Awards, where it is one of four finalists in the ‘innovation in training and delivery’ category. […]
Sarah to share her story at Network of Women event
A Telford College director who earned national recognition for her mid-life career shift from healthcare to education will be sharing her story at Shropshire Chamber of Commerce’s Network of Women event next month. Sarah Davies will be guest speaker at the event, which is is being held on February 25 from 11am to 2pm at […]
Defence giant Babcock partners with Telford College
Defence, aerospace and engineering company Babcock International has announced an exciting collaboration with Telford College, providing students with work placement opportunities and a pathway to long-term employment. The company, which has a base at MoD Donnington supporting military operations, is giving the college’s T Level, and light vehicle maintenance engineering students the chance to spend […]
Telford College backs ‘Community Champion’ award
Telford College is sponsoring the ‘Community Champion’ prize at this year’s Shropshire Chamber Business Awards as part of its ongoing commitment to supporting the local economy. The award is aimed at businesses which believe in ‘putting something back’ into the Shropshire community by supporting local suppliers and fostering links with schools, colleges and community groups. […]
Skills, confidence & careers: The power of Supported Internships
A pioneering partnership between Telford College and local businesses is transforming employment opportunities for young people with special educational needs and disabilities. The Supported Internships programme provides real-world experience and opens doors to long-term employment opportunities through a growing number of work placement opportunities. Among the latest employers to partner with the college on the […]
‘I feel like the world is my oyster’, says nursing apprentice Phoebe
Nursing apprentice Phoebe Knowles says she feels like ‘the world is her oyster’ after enrolling on a trailblazing new course at Telford College. The 24-year-old, from Bridgnorth, is part of the first cohort of nursing associate apprentices at the college’s Wellington campus. The partnership between Keele University, Telford College, and the NHS has been established to help […]