Manufacturing giants support new Telford College food and drink apprenticeship
Three of Shropshire’s biggest food and drink manufacturers are partnering with Telford College to design a brand new engineering apprenticeship. Kraft Heinz, Avara Foods and Pickstock are joining forces with the college to develop the new qualification aimed at delivering the skills the sector needs for growth. The Level 3 Food and Drink Maintenance Engineering […]
Crucial Crew delivers vital safety education
Around 2,500 young people have taken part in an event at Telford College which delivers vital safety education through a fun programme of immersive hands-on experiences. The Crucial Crew initiative, led by Telford & Wrekin Council and funded by the Telford & Wrekin Community Safety Partnership, has equipped thousands of Year 6 pupils with essential life skills to […]
Catering students serve up a pub-friendly feast
Telford College catering students wowed judges from the UK’s leading pub company and brewer when they were challenged to cook family-friendly dishes that could one day appear on its menus across the country. The hands‑on session with Greene King at the college’s Wellington campus gave catering students the chance to show off their skills in […]
‘Fantastic’ upgrade to college training kitchens
Telford College has upgraded its on‑site training kitchens after securing more than £13,000 of external funding for new industry‑standard equipment. The college successfully bid to the Savoy Educational Trust for support to buy two state‑of‑the‑art Rational ovens to enhance the learning environment for its professional cookery students at the Wellington campus. Staff say the new […]
D’sharn makes his mark behind the camera
A Telford College student has his sights set on a career in sports photography after building an impressive portfolio during the first year of his A level course. D’sharn Brown-Mccatty, a former Madeley Academy student, has just completed his first year studying A levels in photography, economics and computer science. The 17-year-old, from Woodside, will […]
Students praised for their kindness, enthusiasm and professionalism
Students from Telford College have been praised for their kindness, enthusiasm and professionalism after completing a successful placement at the town’s Telford Hall Care Home. The students spent time working alongside residents and colleagues at the Sandstone Care Group home, building meaningful relationships and supporting a range of activities. Throughout their placement, the students immersed […]
Telford College honours its outstanding students
Telford College recognised the outstanding achievements of the ‘Class of 2026’ at a special night of celebration. Students and their families joined staff and governors at the Mercure Telford Centre hotel for the annual Student of the Year Awards evening. The overall student of the year trophy went to music student Rory Black, a singer-songwriter […]
Former student is cast in West End musical Hamilton
A former Telford College student has landed his ‘dream’ role in the cast of an award-winning West End musical. John Browning studied performing arts at the college’s former New Street campus, before progressing to the University of Chichester. Now he has become part of the smash hit musical Hamilton, describing his West End debut as “a dream […]
Kian and Eathen are building solid career foundations
Two Telford College construction students have been praised for their talent and professionalism as they build the skills needed for successful careers in the industry. Kian Rutter and Eathan Hallard say they are thoroughly enjoying the hands‑on learning in the construction centre at the college’s Wellington campus. Kian, a former Telford Langley School student who […]
Community spirit shines at Telford College
Telford College’s inaugural Community Day has been hailed as a huge success, bringing families together for a packed programme of activities, entertainment and hands‑on discovery. The Wellington campus was transformed into a vibrant festival of workshops, live performances, demonstrations, street food and family‑friendly fun. From engineering challenges and VR experiences to beauty treatments, sporting competitions […]