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Telford & Wrekin Council building a bright future for Telford Town Centre

Unlock your potential at The Quad at Station Quarter: a pathway to success

Are you eager to explore new horizons? 

Look no further than The Quad Telford’s newest hub for innovation, education, and professional development, opening its doors in summer 2024. Located at Station Quarter in the vibrant heart of Telford Town Centre, The Quad is designed to be inclusive and accessible to all. It will provide a diverse array of opportunities for individuals of any age to upskill, reskill, and pursue their passions, whether you're a young person embarking on your career journey or someone seeking to enhance your skills.

Our primary aim is to support the continuous learning journey of individuals, ensuring that everyone has the chance to thrive.

A picture of the newly built building, the Quad in Telford Town Centre.

Partnering with Telford College and Harper Adams University, The Quad will offer diverse courses from digital technology, AI, robotics and engineering to business management. These courses are designed to equip individuals with the skills and knowledge needed to get started and to thrive in today's competitive job market.

The third floor of The Quad is managed by European Innovation, which provides expert mentorship and investment opportunities to empower new businesses, drive growth, and foster innovation.

With support from Telford & Wrekin Council’s Business Support and Inward Investment team, Invest Telford, European Innovation delivers a series of UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) funded programmes under the ‘Innovate Telford’ initiative.

These programmes are designed to boost innovation levels in local small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and help businesses harness innovation for growth.

Additionally, Invest Telford offers a range of other business support services and there is space within The Quad for flexible enterprise incubator accommodation.

The incubator will provide aspiring entrepreneurs and start-up companies with the resources and support they need to turn their business ideas into reality.

From mentorship programmes to networking events, The Quad's incubator space will foster innovation and entrepreneurship within the community.

Whether you're leaving school, a recent graduate looking to kick-start your career, already in work and want to expand your skill set, or a business who wants to support their employee’s upskill, The Quad has something for everyone. By investing in your education and professional development you’ll be paving the way for a brighter future and opening doors to new opportunities.

 

Don't miss out on the chance to elevate your career and unlock your potential.

Sign up for courses at The Quad now ahead of the new academic year in September 2024.

 

Telford College will be running courses on:

  • cyber security, AI and robotics
  • virtual and augmented reality
  • cloud computing
  • wireless technologies and 5G innovation.

Harper Adams University will offer degree courses in:

  • applied data science
  • robotics
  • automation and mechatronic engineering
  • and digital business management.  

More courses coming soon with Telford College!