2021 sees the second year of a very special partnership with Silverstone, through which MK College Catering & Hospitality students participate in the operational running of a hospitality area at the British Grand Prix. In what has been the biggest Grand Prix ever seen at Silverstone, our students certainly rose to the challenge this year….
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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 Catering: ‘MK College 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…
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MK College wins £3.5 million bid to pilot new hi-tech business and education link up
Milton Keynes College has won a £3.5 million bid for government funding to set up a new skills centre to improve links with business. The money will pay for the centre to be built at the Chaffron Way campus where companies and educators will collaborate in digital skills and artificial intelligence. If the trial is…
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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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The Summer Showcase of Creativity 2021
The School of Arts & Media have been working really hard over the past few months to put together a fantastic virtual exhibition, showcasing the work of 2021 creative arts students – and they haven’t disappointed! View the Virtual Exhibitions The Arts and Entertainment industry is one of the worst-hit by the Covid-19 pandemic. Over…
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Women in Engineering: “Don’t let anyone tell you that you can’t do it”
This Women in Engineering Day, we had the pleasure of chatting to two of our very own Women in Engineering! Ayesha and Sam are both studying Level 3 Engineering Technologies – they spoke to us about what they enjoy most about studying Engineering as well as their hopes for the future. What made you choose…
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Missed live music? Our Music students have got you
This World Music Day we’re here to fill that live music shape hole in your life – or rather, our students are. As part of the School of Arts & Media Summer Showcase this year, our Level 2 and 3 Music students have treated us to a live gig, originally streamed on the MK College…
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MK College hosts Young Pastry Chef of the Year
The Claire Clark Academy at our Bletchley campus was recently the setting of this year’s Young Pastry Chef final, and we were very excited to host. The three finalists, which included our own student Chloe Hammond, competed in a COVID secure environment under the watchful eyes of industry judges, Chef Pâtissier at Le Manoir aux…
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Creative Arts Summer Showcase: Community Submission Callout
As the Summer draws closer, our Creative Arts students are once again preparing for their virtual Summer Showcase – a gallery featuring their best work from throughout the academic year. Last year, the students produced an amazing digital gallery that could be viewed remotely, which provided a fantastic alternative to the usual event. This year…
