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Sparking success: MK College apprentice named as semi-finalist in national competition
Read More: Sparking success: MK College apprentice named as semi-finalist in national competitionHarley Mackenzie, 20, works at SOL Services as an Apprentice Electrician while studying towards a Level 3 Electrical Installations qualification at MK College. He is approaching two years into his apprenticeship and was recently named as a semi-finalist in this year’s Screwfix Trade Apprentice competition, beating more than 3,000 applicants from across the UK and…
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Building the next generation of talent: How VWFS is powering growth through apprenticeships
Read More: Building the next generation of talent: How VWFS is powering growth through apprenticeshipsFor local employers weighing up whether apprenticeships are right for their organisation, the experience of VWFS offers a compelling answer. The company has been working with MK College to invest in local talent for several years. Based in Milton Keynes, Volkswagen Financial Services (VWFS) was established in 1994 to provide financing, leasing, insurance and maintenance…
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Apprenticeships help Burgess Electrical Services invest in the next generation of electricians
Read More: Apprenticeships help Burgess Electrical Services invest in the next generation of electriciansWoody Long, Project Director at Burgess Electrical Services, says apprenticeships are central to the company’s long-term growth and success. Aylesbury-based Burgess Electrical Services (BES) was established in 2016 by Jonny Burgess, with a mission to deliver high-quality commercial and industrial electrical installations across the UK. Now in its tenth year, the family-run company employs more…
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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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New Civic University Agreement to drive skills and innovation in Milton Keynes
Read More: New Civic University Agreement to drive skills and innovation in Milton KeynesA new Civic University Agreement for Milton Keynes, backed by some of the city’s biggest and most innovative organisations, is set to drive skills growth and innovation across Milton Keynes. Led by The Open University, Cranfield University and Milton Keynes College, the agreement seeks to foster deeper collaboration between the signatory organisations for the benefit of the…
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Former MK College apprentice shares her skills with learners following in her footsteps
Read More: Former MK College apprentice shares her skills with learners following in her footstepsA former Commis Chef apprentice from Milton Keynes College came back to pass on her pasta-making skills to the latest cohort of learners. Lara Parsons studied at the College as part of her apprenticeship with Locanda Gabriella, a family-run, authentic Italian restaurant in Olney. Since completing her apprenticeship, Lara has not only stayed on at the restaurant but…
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Local MPs visit MK College to find out more about apprenticeships
Read More: Local MPs visit MK College to find out more about apprenticeshipsStaff and students from Milton Keynes College had the pleasure of hosting Milton Keynes Central MP Emily Darlington and Milton Keynes North MP Chris Curtis at the Chaffron Way campus this week. On Monday 10th November, Jordan Smith, Workplace Trainer for Engineering at MK College, took Emily and Chris on a tour of the College’s…
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Students learn from industry experts during Green Careers Week
Read More: Students learn from industry experts during Green Careers WeekAs part of the national Green Careers Week, staff from Milton Keynes College ran a project titled Green Skills Industry Interviews. The College invited local industry experts for a short interview with our students to find out more about their sustainability challenges and actions. Supported by the Department of Education, STEM Learning and the National…
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Milton Keynes College Group and Santander join forces to boost the city’s green workforce
Read More: Milton Keynes College Group and Santander join forces to boost the city’s green workforceBanking giant, Santander, is teaming up with Milton Keynes College Group to provide free training in vital green skills. The bank is generously providing £50,000 for bursaries for electricians to update their expertise to learn how to install energy storage systems, electric car charge points and solar panels – skills which are in growing demand in the city. They’ll train at…
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