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  1. Aden Contracting Case Study

    Abby Garner, Sustainability Manager at Aden Contracting Ltd, a Bedford-based construction and engineering firm, says working with Milton Keynes College Group has been seamless and is helping them to drive diversity and bridge a skills gap. Aden Contracting has been working with MK College for just over a year, taking on six groundworker apprentices so…

  2. 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…

  3. Milton Keynes College launches 2023/24 prospectus 

    With the current academic year now well under way, we’re already looking ahead to 2023/24 and have launched our new online prospectus.  You can choose between the School Leaver Guide, Adult Course Directory, Undergraduate Guide and South-Central Institute of Technology Guide. These guides will provide you with some great insight about the different paths you…

  4. Milton Keynes College Group and RMF Construction to pioneer prison apprenticeships

    The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has announced that from 1st October, prisoners will be eligible to take up apprenticeships, and Milton Keynes College Group (MKCG) and RMF Construction already have vacancies ready to be filled. The two are long-term partners and they have already identified numerous individuals ready and willing to grasp the opportunity.  MKCG…

  5. 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…

  6. Tomas Martin – Accounting Apprentice

    “If you find the right balance, it is definitely manageable.” Tomas applied for an apprenticeship in Accounting because he liked Maths and Business at school. He’s currently studying his AAT Level 3 Accounts Assistant apprenticeship and has a long-term goal of becoming a Chartered Accountant. Read his advice on things like preparing for interviews and…

  7. Victor Moyo

    Finance Apprentice “If I learn something new on Thursday, I can put it into practice straight away.” During his first year studying Civil Engineering at university, Victor realised it wasn’t for him. After a year out he decided to explore a career in numbers, which was something he quite liked. Now Victor is a Business…

  8. Jade Whiteoak

    Accounting Apprentice at Papa Johns’s “As apprentices in the classroom we all get to learn from each other.” After GCSEs Jade felt like she had made the wrong decision choosing to study A-Levels. Read how she changed direction and is now finding it much more rewarding working as a Finance Apprentice at Papa John’s while…

  9. Ethan Kent

    Level 3 Business Administration apprenticeship “My Business Administration apprenticeship opened options to me.” In March 2020, Ethan gained an apprenticeship role as an Administrator in the Medical Records department at the Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Trust, while working towards his Level 3 Business Administration apprenticeship. Discover how since completing his apprenticeship, Ethan has gained…