Students showcase their skills at ‘reverse jobs fair’
Telford College students got chance to showcase their skills to local employers at a successful ‘reverse jobs fair’. The event was hosted by logistics company Kuehne + Nagel, which has one of its big UK bases at MOD Donnington. More than a dozen students from the college’s Supported Internship programme took part in the event, […]
From medical secretary to manager: Laura’s ‘rewarding’ journey
NHS manager Laura Swannick says the qualifications she has gained at Telford College have been instrumental in helping her achieve some of her biggest career goals. Laura was a medical secretary when she signed up for a CIPD qualification in people practice at the college’s Wellington campus, and is now a project manager at the […]
Telford College’s new £2m library opens its doors
Telford College’s new £2 million library has opened its doors following a transformation designed to give students an ambitious new environment for learning and “skills for life.” The two-storey Haybridge Library, which offers bookable study rooms, collaborative study areas, teaching space, more than 150 seats and smart lockers with laptops available to loan, was formally […]
Travel to Telford College just got easier…
Getting to Telford College just got easier and cheaper for hundreds of students, following the expansion of a new on-demand bus service. The Travel Telford on-Demand service has been extended to include a dedicated new stop at the college’s Wellington campus — with fares as cheap as £1 for students. The expansion is the result […]
Layla finds her dream job on hospital ward
Healthcare apprentice Layla Francis says she has found her dream job at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital – and is relishing the chance to ‘give back’ to the NHS. The 18-year-old former Shrewsbury Academy student dropped out of further education after becoming disillusioned by a hair and beauty course, and was unsure what the future held. […]
Hairdressing students turn on the style
Telford College’s hairdressing students turned on the style for their annual competition – impressing judges from local salons with their confident and creative designs. Students on level two and three courses took part in a range of themed challenges at the Wellington campus. Level two and fast-track students were challenged to come up with creations […]
Charlotte prepares for her first London marathon
A Telford College learning support assistant has her sights set on raising £3,000 for charity as she prepares to run her first London marathon. Charlotte Cain has chosen to raise funds for the National Deaf Children’s Society – a cause close to her heart as she has worked with deaf children and young people for […]
Brilliant debut for Telford College chess teams
Telford College is celebrating an outstanding performance from its student chess teams in their first major competition. The college’s ‘A’ team finished runners‑up in the Shropshire Junior Chess Championships, beaten only by reigning champions Haberdashers’ Adams Grammar School of Newport. A second college team also recorded a creditable seventh place finish. The college’s chess community […]
College partners with Arriva to train new bus drivers
Telford College is joining forces with transport firm Arriva to launch a new bus driver training programme. The three-week programme, running from April 27 to May 15, includes the chance to experience a day in the life of a bus driver, and site visit to an Arriva depot. There is also a guaranteed job interview […]
New robotics club proves a huge success
Telford College has launched a new robotics club which is sparking innovation, confidence and collaboration among engineering students. Lecturer Richard Molli‑Boulock has paired up established level three engineering learners with newcomers to the course to boost their skills, stretch ambitions and help more students progress onto higher‑level technical courses. The teams have already designed and […]