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Longstanding apprenticeships partnership with MK College helps WD-40 Company continue to thrive
Read More: Longstanding apprenticeships partnership with MK College helps WD-40 Company continue to thriveMatt Wilkinson, Talent Acquisition & Employer Branding Specialist for WD-40 Company, says apprenticeships have been a fantastic pathway for bringing talent into the business. WD-40 Company’s EIMEA (Europe, India, Middle East, and Africa) headquarters is in Milton Keynes, serving as the central hub for its growing business across these regions. The company’s partnership with Milton…
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MK College and Thames Valley Police: Working together for safer campuses
Read More: MK College and Thames Valley Police: Working together for safer campusesIn this blog, Amy Langford, MK College Group’s Director of Inclusion and Safeguarding Lead, discusses the College’s partnership with Thames Valley Police and how this supports student development, safety and wellbeing. Why is having a strong relationship with the Police important? From the College’s perspective, it is essential to have strong partnerships with our local health, psychiatric…
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Artificial intelligence: Opportunity, threat and the challenge of knowing what’s next
Read More: Artificial intelligence: Opportunity, threat and the challenge of knowing what’s nextArtificial intelligence is everywhere, so much so that it’s easy to forget how deeply it’s woven into our daily routines. AI is built into the latest phones and so is quietly shaping our experiences without us even thinking about it, helping us find information and edit pictures or text. As it becomes more pervasive, it…
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Milton Keynes College Group in festive spirit
Read More: Milton Keynes College Group in festive spiritThroughout December, Milton Keynes College Group’s campuses and prisons have been getting into the Christmas spirit and buzzing with festive activities. From festive gift bags to cheerful choirs, read on to get a glimpse of what’s been happening. Festive chocolate bar design of the year A few weeks ago, we received our annual MK College…
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MK College launches ‘The Space’ to support student wellbeing
Read More: MK College launches ‘The Space’ to support student wellbeingMK College has launched a new initiative called The Space to offer students a calm, welcoming area when they feel overwhelmed or simply need time to reset. Introduced at the beginning of November, The Space is already proving popular with students across both campuses. The idea was developed by the College’s Student Engagement Mentor, Aaliyah…
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A Level English students learn from acclaimed poet Jacob Sam-La Rose
Read More: A Level English students learn from acclaimed poet Jacob Sam-La RoseThis week, a class of A Level English students were visited by acclaimed poet Jacob Sam-La Rose at the Bletchley campus. Jacob ran a two-hour workshop for the class, who have been studying his poetry collection, Breaking Silence, this term. During the workshop on Monday 8th December, the students had the opportunity to hear Jacob…
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Connected, inspired and learning on the job: Deborah’s Health & Social Care journey
Read More: Connected, inspired and learning on the job: Deborah’s Health & Social Care journeyWith expert staff and close links to local health and social care providers, our students are supported and encouraged to develop practical skills, explore new ideas and learn directly from experienced professionals at real-life workplaces. Deborah is a Level 3 Health and Social Care student who believes the supportive environment has made all the difference.…
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Engineering student wins silver at national competition
Read More: Engineering student wins silver at national competitionLevel 3 Engineering student Toby Collins has won a silver medal in the ‘Mechanical Engineering: CAD’ category at WorldSkills’s UK national finals. WorldSkills UK is an annual competition that tests students’ vocational skills against their peers from across the country. At Milton Keynes College, the computer-aided design (CAD) qualifiers were hosted by Jay Timpany, Programme…
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From MK College to the BBC: Louis’ journey at MK College
Read More: From MK College to the BBC: Louis’ journey at MK CollegeAt MK College, vocational courses blend hands-on learning with high-quality equipment to give aspiring young professionals the skills they need for their future workplace. As a former student of the Media Production course, Louis looks back on his journey – the highlights, the teamwork that built his confidence and the industry experience that led to…
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Painting & Decorating students put their skills to good use to support local football club
Read More: Painting & Decorating students put their skills to good use to support local football clubLast month, Painting & Decorating students from Milton Keynes College volunteered their skills to repair and repaint Stony Stratford Town Football Club’s clubhouse. The opportunity came through an MK College staff member whose son plays for one of the club’s teams. Eager to put their classroom learning to practice while supporting the local community, the…
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