AI and cyber security in spotlight at networking event
Telford College kicked off a new series of employer networking events with a seminar exploring the fast‑moving worlds of artificial intelligence and cyber security. The free event, which attracted businesses from across the region, featured presentations from a range of expert speakers and gave delegates the chance to join a guided tour of facilities at […]
Seat of learning: Furniture internship for hard-working Alex
Alex Cochraine has started an apprenticeship with a Telford furniture firm after impressing during a Supported Internship programme. Alex secured a Supported Internship with Furniture Link through Telford & Wrekin Council’s Job Box service whilst at Telford College, and is now working towards a Warehousing Operative apprenticeship. He gained lots of valuable skills and experience […]
Exciting new partnerships for college’s hair and beauty salons
Telford College has relaunched its hair and beauty training salons with two exciting new partnerships. The college has teamed up with locally based cosmetics company Heaven to supply skincare products, and with leading global brand L’Oréal for its professional haircare range. The partnerships were unveiled during a special pamper day at the Wellington campus, where […]
Emma Baugh champions apprenticeships as a gateway to HR success
Human resources advisor Emma Baugh is thriving in her role at PCB Solicitors after completing an HR apprenticeship with Telford College. Emma applied for her apprenticeship at the college after completing A levels at Idsall School in Shifnal – and is now looking to take on an apprentice of her own. “I was never really […]
Future is bright for electrical apprentice Archie
The future is bright for electrical apprentice Archie Austin, who says he has landed his dream job with a Telford company. The 17-year-old, a former pupil of Charlton School in Wellington, has joined Voltium Electrical Services after impressing the company on a series of ‘taster’ days. “Ever since I did my work experience in year […]
A highly valued partnership with Shropshire’s Company of the Year
Shropshire’s reigning company of the year is partnering with Telford College to bring a new generation of skilled staff into the construction and civil engineering industry. McPhillips employs over 280 people delivering civil engineering and building projects throughout the Midlands, north west England and Wales, and has its headquarters at Hortonwood. Jaydee O’Neill, 17, started […]
Championing the vital role of apprentices at iconsys
Apprentices play a pivotal role in building a skilled, motivated and future-ready workforce at automated technology specialist iconsys. The award-winning company has past and present apprentices embedded at every level, and works closely with Telford College to develop a continuous pipeline of local talent. As part of National Apprenticeships Week, the Stafford Park-based company is […]
Apprenticeship Plus: Providing more flexibility to employers
Telford College has launched a new scheme designed to give employers extra flexibility over apprenticeship training. Apprenticeship Plus has been designed in consultation with businesses to give them chance to enhance the learning experience by adding customised modules into training programmes. The aim of the scheme is to ensure that apprentices gain skills and knowledge […]
Hot shot Hayden makes his mark in the Sea Cadets
Telford College student Hayden Gibbins is excelling in the Sea Cadets while training to become an instructor and inspiring younger members. Over the past three years at Telford Sea Cadets, the 18-year-old has taken part in a wide range of competitions, training activities, and community events. He won the ‘High Gun’ award at last year’s inter-Shropshire […]
Houses of Parliament date for college team
A delegation from Telford College will be attending a reception at the House of Lords this month to celebrate being shortlisted for a national award. The college has been named as a finalist in the prestigious Apprenticeship and Training Awards, where it is one of four finalists in the ‘innovation in training and delivery’ category. […]