i’m always on the lookout for opportunities to learn new things and continue with my CPD, so, as I recently approached my 50th birthday, I was looking to put myself in the best position I could for a promotion or career development, so I wanted to upskill with an industry recognised qualification.
Adults
”It was finally the time to take the plunge.”
With the goal to retrain to become an adult nurse, Annabel decided that it was now or never. Why did you decide to study this particular course? ‘’I had some time off work raising my two small children who are now aged 5 and 7. I worked for several years prior to this as a…
How you can nail your professional CV
Writing a CV can seem a bit scary and daunting, especially if there’s a big job that you’re going for or you’ve decided to change your career direction, for example. There isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution for the perfect CV, but it should be clear, concise, and tailored to the role that you’re applying for. TIP…
Wellness tips for exam season
Reward yourselfOnce you have finished your revision for the day, make sure that you reward yourself for your hard work. You could have a soak in the bath, go for a long walk, or go out and grab some food, for example. Anything that makes you feel refreshed! Get movingPhysical activity will increase your brain’s…
‘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…
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…
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…
Unique Teacher Training Partnership
Milton Keynes College and Two Mile Ash Initial Teacher Training Partnership are collaborating in order to train more teachers and fill gaps in city classrooms. Nationally, government targets for teacher…
Retrain at the South Central Institute of Technology
New options for post-COVID career changes from the South Central Institute of Technology The pandemic is bringing enormous changes everywhere and at the South Central Institute of Technology (SCIoT) it also looks like many people have decided now is the time for a change in direction. With that in mind, staff at the SCIoT have…
