First Impact Report shows that 18,206 people studied with Milton Keynes College Group in 2020/21 This week, Milton Keynes College Group launches its first Impact Report to share the progress of its vision to ‘Build Fairer Futures and recognise the valuable work of its community partners. The Group launched its vision last July and set…
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Offer Guarantee: Our Promise to You
We totally get that applying to college and waiting for those all-important results can be a worrying time. If you’re applying to MK College, however, there’s no need to worry – our Offer Guarantee is in order to make your application journey with us as stress-free as possible. What is an Offer Guarantee? Put simply,…
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The parents’ guide to College
The new academic year is well underway, and whether this is your first child starting College or your third, we’re sure that you’ll have a few budding questions. But there’s no need to stress; we’ve compiled a handful of useful information for you below that should help to clear anything up. Term dates With every…
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What you can expect from Welcome Week
With the summer holidays now almost behind us, it’s time to look towards Welcome Week. Not sure exactly what Welcome Week entails? Don’t worry – read on to find out everything that you need to know. Running from Monday September 6th – Friday 10th, Welcome Week is the perfect opportunity for all our new students…
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How to access your grades via ProPortal on results day
With results day around the corner for many of our students, here is a useful ‘how to’ on accessing your grades via ProPortal, and when you will be able to view them. Key Dates If you are studying a Level 3 qualification, your grades will be available on 10th August from 9am. If you are…
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Studying Graphic Design: ‘My tutors saw potential in me that I didn’t see myself’
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…
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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…
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Looking to Nature this Mental Health Awareness Week
This past year has been tricky, to say the least. We have all been confined to our homes, with many of us struggling to cope with our mental health. The theme for this year’s Mental Health Week is ‘Nature’, and so we’re looking to the great outdoors for inspiration when it comes to looking after…
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Preparing for Your Exams: A Complete Guide
We know that exams can be a stressful time, but don’t worry, as we’re here to help you perform to your very best ability and settle those nerves. To give you a head start, we’ve compiled a complete guide to preparing for your exams at MK College, full of tops tips and important information that…
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Top tips for job hunting during a lockdown
Are you looking for a new job or additional work? Have you been furloughed or are you at risk of redundancy? Millions of people globally have had their employment affected by the Covid-19 pandemic, including young people and adults of all ages in Milton Keynes. Here, New Futures:MK Career Coach Alex Gowen shares his top five tips to…
