By Sally Alexander, CEO and Group Principal of MK College Group I am of the firm conviction that education is the most important factor in driving equality. On this, International Women’s Day (IWD), our focus is on women in our societies, be they local, national or international. The theme of the day this year is…
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College in the Community Day – Fairer Futures in action
By Sally Alexander, CEO and Group Principal of MK College Group When I was appointed as CEO and Group Principal of MK College Group in October last year, I had a very strong vision. I could see that all parts of our College Group should have roots in our communities, going beyond simply hosting fundraising…
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Tips for keeping well during Ramadan
Wednesday 22nd March 2023 marks the start of Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, and a holy month for Muslims. Typically fasting will take place from sunrise to sunset, with the fast being broken by a night-time meal called Iftar. This year, Ramadan ends on Friday 21st April 2023 with the celebration of…
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10 Reasons Why You Should Come to College
Deciding what to do with your further education is one of the biggest decisions you can make at your age. It can determine what you do next, who you meet and the person you’ll become. It’s a big choice to make, and there’s no right or wrong answer. We thought we’d give you a helping…
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The top 8 benefits of an apprenticeship
There are lots of different study options out there after completing your GCSE’s, or for further study as an adult – apprenticeships being one of them. Apprenticeships are a fantastic way to gain real-world experience within an industry of your choosing and are a great option for those who feel like they are ready to…
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Goodbye 2022! Reflecting on a year of success for staff and students
By Sally Alexander, CEO and Group Principal of MK College Group Merry Christmas to all of our partners, sponsors, employers and supporters from everyone who works at MK College Group! 2022 has been a year of changes, challenges and successes and I’d like to take a moment to thank you all for the partnership and…
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Was there ever a World Cup more weighed down by politics?
By Sally Alexander, CEO and Group Principal of MK College Group Not since the widely boycotted 1980 Moscow Olympics has a global sporting event been more controversial. Protestors in Iran had asked the England fans to boo their country’s anthem. Whether they did or not was hard to tell, drowned out as they were by…
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What Are T-Levels?
If you haven’t already heard, T Levels are the new kid on the block. This new choice after GCSE’s has a LOT to offer, and we’re going to tell you everything you need to know about them. So, What are T-Levels? T Levels are a new, 2-year qualification, designed to give YOU a head start…
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Looking beyond the rainbow… showing year-round support for the LGBTQ+ community
By Annie Allen, Chief People Officer at Milton Keynes College Group While June is recognised nationally (and internationally) as Pride month, September is very much seen as Milton Keynes’ own month of celebration for the LGBTQ+ community. Staff and students from the College went along to Milton Keynes Pride Festival a couple of weeks ago…
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Diego Lopez – Mechanical Design
“I prefer to study while working and earning.” After A-levels Diego knew that he didn’t want to go to university. It didn’t feel like the right option for him. He was interested in exploring engineering career opportunities. Read how Diego went on to do an apprenticeship in Mechanical Design and is now a Mechanical Designer…
