At Thomas Telford UTC, our dedicated Careers Team supports students, parents, and carers in planning successful next steps after school. We help students make informed decisions about further education, apprenticeships, university pathways, and employment opportunities. Careers education is embedded throughout school life through employer engagement, workplace experiences, mentoring, guidance interviews, and practical learning opportunities.
Year 10 - Work experience takes place: 8-12th March 2027
Year 12 - Work experience takes place: 19-23rd April 2027
Thomas Telford UTC offers students a specialist curriculum connected directly to industry and employment sectors.
Students gain early exposure to real employers, professional working environments, and career pathways linked to their interests.
This provides students with practical experience, confidence, and a clearer understanding of future opportunities.
Thank you all for your kind hospitality last week. I really enjoyed the session and I hope the students found it useful. They were incredibly receptive and it was great to get some really relevant questions back from them. I wish that when I was studying I could have been fortunate enough to benefit from such wonderful facilities and connections to industry.
Midland Metro Alliance has supported Thomas Telford UTC for the last five years with employer projects, information, advice and guidance on careers in rail and construction, site visits and work experience. We believe the standard of teaching and pastoral care for students is excellent and the college are exceptional at giving their young people the tools to ensure that they are ready for the “world of work” when they complete their studies.
We found the UTC over 6 years ago & have been partners ever since. We find that the students at the UTC are already work equipped & have a ready to go construction mindset. For us, that is gold! To have a new starter with such enthusiasm is an advantage for the individual – they’re already engaged in our industry, & an advantage for the business too – we can develop them faster & have them working on more intricate projects quicker.
The curriculum sets the school apart from more traditional secondary schools. It is successful in its stated aim of ‘giving students a distinct advantage in seeking professional and technical careers within the construction, built environment and related Information and Communication Technology (ICT) industries’.
What a wonderful group of UTC students we have had on virtual WEX this week; their behaviour has been exemplary, their engagement with Alison and I, and the wider staff at St Modwen Homes, has been brilliant and their questions have not only been relevant but also very thought provoking. Alison and I would like to continue to support this cohort, especially the ones that have mentioned their interest in applying for apprenticeships/trainee programmes.
Joining the employer group at Thomas Telford UTC has proved to be a highly successful partnership for us. We've developed a great working relationship where not only are we collaborating on T-level placements, but we’re also involved with work experience, mentoring, workshops, and open days. All fantastic ways to provide experience of the industry and support the next generation of construction professionals.
I originally wanted to pursue architecture as a career but studying at Thomas Telford UTC opened my eyes to the wide variety of job roles available in the industry. I’m thankful for the support I received to secure my apprenticeship with Baily Garner.
I gained a set of academic and technical skills when I studied at Thomas Telford UTC – skills that I’ve now been able to transfer into my professional career. The preparation they give you for the world of work is such a valuable tool.
Big thumbs up for Thomas Telford UTC! Having access to innovative technology, and the opportunity to shadow chartered architects was for me, the perfect combination.
We work closely with a wide range of employers and industry partners to provide meaningful workplace learning experiences.
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Parents and carers can access a range of support resources designed to help students explore future pathways, qualifications, apprenticeships, and higher education.
Students also have access to careers guidance through our in-house careers advisor.
Parent Feedback Form
We support students in exploring all available progression routes including sixth form, university, apprenticeships, and employment.
Buzz Quiz
Skills Health Check
Information about university finance, student loans, and degree apprenticeship funding can be found below.
Labour Market Information (LMI) helps students understand future job opportunities, skills demand, and employment trends.
View LMI Booklet
Learn more about apprenticeship opportunities and how they can support career development.
Our careers programme follows the Gatsby Benchmarks and is regularly reviewed to ensure students receive high-quality careers education and guidance.
Employers, training providers, colleges, and universities are welcomed into the UTC to support careers education, mentoring, and workplace preparation.
Thomas Telford UTC is committed to meeting the requirements of the Gatsby Benchmarks and Provider Access Legislation.
Careers, it's what we do!
The school's curriculum is distinctive and well planned. Employers contribute impressively to many aspects of school life. The school's specialism is evident in all that it does. - (Ofsted, 2018)