Women Into Logistics session is a big success
A Telford College information event designed to encourage more women into the logistics industry was a big success. The ‘Women Into Logistics’ session, including presentations from employers and past students, was held at GTG in Willenhall, Wolverhampton. “We wanted to highlight the rewarding career paths available for women in the sector,” explained Aneeta Hazir, employer […]
Simply the best: Star students recognised at ‘special’ celebration
Telford College recognised the achievements of its star students at a ‘special’ celebration evening. Winning students and their families were invited to join staff and college governors at the 2025 Student of the Year awards evening. The overall Student of the Year trophy went to health and social care student Sandisiwe Ncube, described by tutors […]
Students take part in education inquiry at Westminster
Telford College students have taken part in a parliamentary debate designed to help improve young people’s experiences in education. A level student Emily Hill, T-Level health and social care student Meredith Davis, creative media student Ellie Thompson and apprentice Sam Watkins were invited to contribute to the discussion at the Houses of Parliament. It was […]
Lights, camera, action . . . Stuntman’s new podcast is launched
An award-winning film and TV stuntman has launched his new video podcast – with a helping hand from Telford College’s media students. Justin Pearson, who has worked on some of the world’s biggest film franchises including Star Wars, James Bond, Fast & Furious and Harry Potter, has created a new ‘UnStunted’ brand. The podcast, which […]
Cluck and Collect… a cracking idea from our students
Telford College students are offering something eggs-tra special for members of staff – a delivery service which brings fresh free-range eggs to their office door. The new ‘Cluck And Collect’ scheme is being run by foundation work skills students at the college’s Wellington campus as part of a campaign to help develop their confidence, independence, […]
Hairdressing students turn on the Hollywood style
Our hairdressing students turned on the Hollywood style for their annual competition. Students on level two and three courses took part in a range of themed challenges at the Wellington campus. Level two students were challenged to come up with red carpet, glam and movie-star creations, while level three students were given ‘environmental impact’ as […]
‘Outstanding Young Citizens’ celebrated at annual event
More than 50 young people have been honoured at the 2023 High Sheriff of Shropshire’s Outstanding Young Citizen Awards. The annual event, hosted this year by High Sheriff Selina Graham, was held at Telford College – and more than 20 Telford College students were among those to receive certificates. The awards have been running since 2006 […]
Wolves Foundation links up with Telford College
Wolves Foundation has teamed up with Telford College to relaunch its ‘Football & Education’ programme, offering students the chance to obtain a sports qualification alongside a series of enrichment opportunities with the Premier League club. Starting from September, students will be able to study a BTEC level three extended diploma in sport, picking up valuable […]
NAW2025: BBC broadcasts live from Telford College
BBC Radio Shropshire brought its mid-morning show to Telford College’s Wellington campus for a live broadcast as part of National Apprenticeships Week. Presenter Clare Ashford and her team based themselves in the college for the four-hour show, which included interviews with members of the college team, students, employers and apprentices. Principal and chief executive Lawrence […]
Keele University to deliver healthcare courses at Telford College
A landmark new partnership between Keele University, Telford College and the NHS will help to boost skills and education opportunities for people in Shropshire with a suite of new courses. The new partnership will see Keele and Telford College working together to deliver a range of healthcare courses for Shropshire students, starting with an innovative […]