Business students impress ‘Dragons’ at university event
Business students from Telford College have been described as a ‘great credit to the region’ after wowing judges on a Dragons’ Den-style competition panel.  They travelled to Keele University to take part in the ICAN competition, which has been created by the business school to inspire ambition, innovation, and confidence among young people. Students […]
New Telford 6th Vice Principal appointed
Telford College has appointed a new Vice Principal to lead its dedicated £9million sixth form centre when it officially opens to students later this year. Clare Snik, who is currently the Deputy Head of Sixth Form and Careers at Madeley Academy, will take up the role at the new campus at the town’s Station Quarter […]
Five apprentices are shortlisted for awards
Five Telford College apprentices have been shortlisted for the finals of the 2026 Shropshire Telford & Wrekin Apprenticeship Awards. The competition celebrates the brightest apprentices in the area, as well as recognising employers for their support of apprenticeship programmes. The college has two of the three finalists in a new ‘Rising Star’ category introduced this […]
Media firms partner with Telford College in exciting new scheme
Telford College has joined forces with media companies to create a groundbreaking scheme aimed at plugging skills gaps and creating opportunities for students across the region.The innovative project has seen the college meet with firms in PR, journalism, audio and video production and other areas of the media, with the aim of helping shape the […]
Students prepare to go ‘Krazy’ in soapbox derby
Automotive students from Telford College are preparing to go ‘Krazy’ this weekend when they take part in a big charity fundraising event. Krazy Races arrives in Telford Town Park on July 12 for a spectacular day of free high-energy racing, creativity and family-friendly fun. The soapbox derby will see 26 teams take on a thrilling downhill […]
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 […]