Telford College is an award-winning training provider which delivers a broad range of courses across the West Midlands with a focus on breaking down barriers to employment.
The college was named Engaging Adults in Learning winner at the 2025 West Midlands Combined Authority adult learning awards which recognise individuals, tutors, learning providers and employers that inspire or support others to get involved in adult learning.
Telford College’s ‘Into Employment’ programmes are transforming lives across the West Midlands by breaking down barriers to employment and providing life-changing opportunities to individuals who are furthest from the job market.
More than 400 learners have completed logistics programmes in Birmingham, Coventry, Dudley, and Wolverhampton over the past year – areas with some of the highest unemployment rates in the region.
Of these learners, nearly half come from diverse cultural backgrounds, and many are women, challenging stereotypes and promoting inclusivity in a traditionally male-dominated sectors such as HGV and logistics.
The college collaborates with key partners such as the Department for Work and Pensions, Shaw Trust, National Careers Trust, and Reed Restart, to offer vital wrap-around support, including financial literacy workshops, hardship funds, and career guidance.
“This holistic, inclusive approach empowers people to overcome barriers, helps employers fill critical vacancies, and strengthens the local economy,” says Beckie Bosworth, Telford College’s director of apprenticeships and employer engagement.”
