The growth encountered by Bluecube led to a recruitment drive to hire people to join their administration, cyber security, configuration, and helpdesk teams. The team realised that the talent and skills shortage was even greater, and a different hiring approach was needed. Rob Gilbride, Head of Talent Development, explains how they tackled their recruitment challenge:…
Apprenticeships
This apprenticeship will open so many doors for me
Currently working as a construction apprentice at Clancy, with the hopes to become a full time Ganger (someone who is responsible for co-ordinating and supervising the work within their own gang, ensuring that all work is carried out safely and to programme) for the company, Rhys, 19, tells us all about how his apprenticeship is…
‘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…
Careys and Milton Keynes College launch groundworker apprenticeship
Construction company Careys and Milton Keynes College today officially launch a three-year partnership that offers a groundworker apprenticeship to local students. Delivery of the apprenticeship will be carried out from the Careys Milton Keynes office, which under the terms of the partnership has become a joint Careys and Milton Keynes College campus. The college will…
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…
Apprentices take the lead at Woburn Safari Park
Apprentices from Milton Keynes College have been giving back to the animal kingdom as well as developing their leadership skills as part of a collaboration between MK College and Team Building with Bite. Two groups from the College attended a day long workshop at Woburn Safari Park where they were tasked with building an enrichment…
Studying Catering prepared me for life beyond my course
We love hearing about our past students’ successes, which is why we were super proud to see Reece Richardson working as a chef in none other than Fratellis, MK. At 20 years old, having completed a Level 2 chef apprenticeship and studying Catering at Level 3, Reece is now working in a restaurant that is…
Studying Graphic Design
It’s great to see what our students go on to do once they’ve finished their course, which is why we loved catching up with Ellie, a past Graphic Design student. Ellie studied Art and Design for a year and quickly found her love for Graphic Design which she then studied at Level 3. Read Ellie’s…
Digital Marketing Student Shares Her Passion for Mindfulness
Many students struggle with stress and anxiety from time to time, particularly when juggling exams, coursework and life in general. Over the past year, however, students have had to face more stresses than usual. The pandemic has affected everyone in one way or another and we’ve all found our own ways to cope. One of…
