Apprentices boost green spaces at Telford care home
Apprentices from construction firm McPhillips have been giving back to the community by enhancing the outdoor space at Telford Hall care home in Lawley. Ollie Fudge, Dylan Russell and Kory Lailey, who are studying at Telford College, traded their regular site roles to deliver and spread five tonnes of topsoil across the care home’s raised […]
World championship date for BMX star
A Telford College student will be making his debut at the world BMX racing championships this summer. Markku Reynolds is heading to Danish capital Copenhagen later this month to represent the Republic of Ireland in the competition. “This will be my first time competing in the world championships – but hopefully not my last,” he […]
Creative student Mikayla’s pursuing her dream as an aspiring filmmaker
Mikayla Stevens is looking to pursue a career in filmmaking after finishing her creative media studies at Telford College. The former Haberdashers’ Abraham Darby student first heard about the course at an open event, after finding her creative passion studying media and photography at GCSE level. “I’ve had a great time studying at Telford College, […]
Public uniformed services student Lewis shares his excitement to join the Army
Public uniformed services student Lewis Speed is excited to start life in the British Army after concluding his course at Telford College. The level three course is designed to prepare its students for potential employment in the services, developing communication, self-confidence and leadership skills, through a mixture of theory and practical sessions. Lewis, a former […]
College wins major award for its adult training programmes
Telford College has won a top award in recognition of its efforts to engage adults across the West Midlands into learning. The college has been named Engaging Adults in Learning winner at this year’s West Midlands Combined Authority adult learning awards. The awards, which were presented at Birmingham’s Grand Hotel, recognise individuals, tutors, learning providers and employers […]
Step Into Digital: Another free course coming soon
Telford College is launching another free digital skills training course in September, with the help of one of the town’s biggest employers. The four-week Step Into Digital work programme has been designed with the help of Capgemini, and is aimed at people looking to begin a technology career. It is primarily targeted at people aged […]
College hosts launch of Sustainability Partnership
Telford College hosted the launch of Shropshire Chamber of Commerce’s new Sustainability Partnership – with the first get-together hailed as an ‘insightful and educational’ success. Andrew Goff, who is leading on social value at Chamber patron Coforge, hosted the first meeting at the Wellington campus – an interactive workshop designed to set the agenda for […]
Andy’s back where his creative journey started
A former Telford College creative student has returned to the classroom . . . this time to help pass on his skills and experience to the next generation. Andrew Galloway-Rose’s college journey began in 2012 when he enrolled on a graphic design course at the Wellington campus, before switching to study media and discovering his […]
Long-serving staff are honoured for their dedication
Telford College has presented long service awards to 17 members of staff – with a combined service of 478 years. They were invited to afternoon tea in the orangery at Weston Park, where they received an engraved trophy. Cleaning supervisor Shirley Pugh was the longest serving staff member to be recognised, with 37 years of […]
Telford College artists star in summer exhibition
A colourful collection of portraits created by Telford College creative students has found a temporary home at Weston Park this summer, bringing smiles to staff who feature as the artistic subjects. The exhibition showcases 42 portraits of Weston Park team members, from gardeners and security staff to curators and volunteers, all brought to life through […]