Sky’s the limit for former IT student Chris

Chris Morris says he owes his Telford College careers adviser a huge thanks for setting him on the road to a successful career in sales. The 37-year-old currently works for Sky Media, creating targeted TV advertising platforms which allow businesses to show different ads to different households watching the same programme. He enrolled on a […]

Family-friendly activities planned at new Community Day

Telford College is opening its Wellington campus to the public this summer for a brand‑new Community Day, offering a lively programme of hands‑on activities, demonstrations and family‑friendly experiences. The free event will take place on Saturday 6 June, from 10am to 2pm, at the college’s Haybridge Road site. The day is designed to celebrate the […]

College is highly commended at national training awards

Telford College has been highly commended for its ‘innovation in training’ at a national awards ceremony. A delegation from Telford College attended the prestigious Apprenticeship and Training Awards in Liverpool which received more than 650 nominations from employers, training providers, colleges and universities. The awards are run jointly by FE Week and the Association of Employment and […]

Exciting times: Inside the new Telford 6th building

Key stakeholders and representatives from Telford College have been given an exclusive behind‑the‑scenes look at the new college’s new A level centre which is currently taking shape in the heart of the town’s Station Quarter. Councillors and senior officers from Telford & Wrekin Council joined members of the college’s management team for a hard hat […]

Müller engineer Tomas is relishing degree-level learning

An engineer from food giant Müller says he is relishing the opportunity to progress his career by taking degree‑level qualifications at Telford College. Tomas Kelly is originally from Anglesey but has now moved with his family to Shropshire after taking a job with Müller in Market Drayton. The 33‑year‑old works as an Automation Engineer and […]

Robert says college is a ‘great environment to thrive’

When Robert Watkins enrolled at Telford College to study sports coaching and physical education, he never imagined he would end up as a member of the teaching staff. But that’s precisely what has happened to the former Newport’s Adams’ Grammar School student, who is now working as a sports assistant at the college’s Wellington campus. […]

From retail to road: Jake finds fresh opportunity in HGV training

Jake Wakeman is gearing up for a new career as an HGV driver after enrolling on one of Telford College’s free short training courses. He signed up for the college’s classroom‑based programme, which provides the skills and qualifications needed to obtain a Class 2, Category C HGV licence and take the first steps into the […]

Automotive students in top gear at local dealership

Former Telford College automotive students are thriving at motor dealership Furrows, building successful careers across a range of departments. The dealership, which has bases in Telford, Shrewsbury and Oswestry, currently has six former college students on its payroll, working in areas such as the car and commercial workshop, accident repair and parts. All have become […]

Logistics Hub is launched to strengthen employer partnerships

Telford College has launched its first dedicated Logistics Hub – designed to deepen collaboration with employers and ensure the college’s training offer keeps pace with one of the region’s most important sectors. The hub, which meets at the college’s Wellington campus, brings together industry leaders, curriculum specialists and employer partners to shape the future of […]

‘Superstar’ Jess is thriving at local primary school

An early years apprenticeship is proving to be the perfect stepping stone into a teaching career for Jess Decalmer. The 20‑year‑old, from Ellerdine, has spent the past three years working as an apprentice teaching assistant at High Ercall Primary School – and says she is absolutely loving the experience. With her level three apprenticeship now […]