From the Brasserie The best day of the year is finally here – Pancake Day! Whether you layer yours in Nutella and banana, or prefer a simple combination of lemon and sugar, maybe it’s time to mix things up this year (get it?). As much as we love traditional pancakes, we asked The Brasserie about…
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‘I wasn’t ready to start my career yet – I wanted to learn more’
For many, the lockdown period during the pandemic provided an opportunity for people to indulge in their passions or to pick up a new interest – which was just the case for 19-year-old Olivia. Spending all her time cooking for her family during this period, they encouraged her to continue this as a career, and…
How to Perfect Your Apprenticeship Application
You’ve decided you want to become an apprentice. You’ve got all the information and know what industry you want to get into. Now you’ve actually got to find, apply for, and secure your perfect apprenticeship. Whether you’ve found an apprenticeship through our apprenticeship vacancies or by other means, the application process for an apprenticeship is very similar…
‘You’re never too old to learn!’
Being unable to work because of Covid-19, Emma decided that it was time to change up her career path. From working as a beauty and aesthetics practitioner to now training to become a nurse on our Access to Healthcare course, read on to find out about Emma’s journey and why retraining at the age of…
Hybrid learning: what is it and what are the benefits?
The pandemic has seen many people finding themselves facing the possibility of re-training for a new career. However, living in a digital society means that as a college, we are well-equipped to pivot around this. Milton Keynes College is proud to provide some great options for adult learners who are looking to start a new…
Top Tips to Smash Your College Interview
Once you’ve completed that all important application, the next thing you’ve got to tick off your check list is the interview. You don’t need to wear a suit and tie, and you don’t need to be nervous beforehand! We asked some of our tutors and course team leaders what they look for in candidates for…
Black History Month but all year round
We make a big fuss of our children or partners on their birthday, but we actually do so because we love them all year round. This is the ninety-fifth year of celebrating Black History Month, and it’s time we looked at it the same way – something to be especially commemorated each October but also…
Debunking common apprenticeship myths
Apprenticeships are a great way to gain valuable work experience whilst simultaneously developing valuable skills and knowledge. However, there are a lot of misconceptions about this mode of education that simply are not true! Below we explain and debunk some of these myths. ‘’Apprenticeships are for low achievers’’ Apprenticeships simply just offer an alternative, hands-on…
College, not Classroom
Whether it’s through teamwork, working with your hands, visual learning, or you own unique method, you won’t spend hours sat in a classroom when you’re an MK College student. Instead, expect to be preparing for your career in the relevant environment with a range of industry-standard equipment. You’ll be raring to go when it comes…
MK College Catering students shine at the British Grand Prix
2021 sees the second year of a very special partnership with Silverstone, through which MK College Catering & Hospitality students participate in the operational running of a hospitality area at the British Grand Prix. In what has been the biggest Grand Prix ever seen at Silverstone, our students certainly rose to the challenge this year….
