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…
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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….
Why study an undergraduate qualification at MK College?
There are many benefits to studying an undergraduate course with us at Milton Keynes College. Want to find out exactly what they are? We’ve listed them all for you below. Save more, stay local One of the biggest benefits to studying an undergraduate course at MK College is the amount of money that you can…
How you can have a stress-free summer before starting College
Whilst you wait for your GCSE results to come through, why not get yourself organised in preparation for starting College? Below, we’ve compiled a list of the different ways in which you can get yourself ready for starting with us in September. 1. Work out how you can get to us Whether you live in…
Preparing for your first day of College
The last day of school feels like it was years ago, you’ve had a long summer full of sunny days, warm evenings, and hopefully a lot of relaxing. Now it’s time to get down to business. But don’t worry, the fun isn’t over yet – as cheesy as it sounds, you’ve got loads more to…
Your guide to GCSE results day
It’s so nearly here – GCSE results day is just around the corner! On Thursday 24th August, you’ll be able to breathe a sigh of relief and finally put your exams behind you for the year. But what do you do once you actually know your grades? I’ve applied to MK College – what’s next?…
Women in Engineering: “Don’t let anyone tell you that you can’t do it”
This Women in Engineering Day, we had the pleasure of chatting to two of our very own Women in Engineering! Ayesha and Sam are both studying Level 3 Engineering Technologies – they spoke to us about what they enjoy most about studying Engineering as well as their hopes for the future. What made you choose…
Top tips on looking after your teenager’s mental health
Has the combination of lockdown and college work resulted in your child stuck indoors and glued to a screen? From working on a laptop during remote learning to scrolling on social media in their downtime, staying inside has become the norm for a lot of students, leaving outside activities a distant memory. This Mental Health…
