Paul Gartside graduated from college in 1989 after doing a BTEC National Diploma in Computer Studies. His career has taken him all over the world and has now come full circle, back to Milton Keynes College. Paul is now Security & Data Analytics Coach and Curriculum Innovator at the South Central Institute Of Technology. Tell…
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Meet former Music Student Jodie Erica from MKFM
With the huge range of courses and study options on offer we love to see what careers our students go on to after studying at Milton Keynes College. We caught up with former Music Course student Jodie Erica, now Digital Media Presenter and the Head of Local Music at MKFM, Milton Keynes’ radio station. Jodie…
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Access to HE
I moved to the UK from Romania towards the end of 2013 with almost no school education and with no knowledge of the English language. With the desire of learning, I enrolled at Milton Keynes College.
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”It was finally the time to take the plunge.”
With the goal to retrain to become an adult nurse, Annabel decided that it was now or never. Why did you decide to study this particular course? ‘’I had some time off work raising my two small children who are now aged 5 and 7. I worked for several years prior to this as a…
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D.J. Moore Lofts Construction case study
Daniel Moore is Director of D.J. Moore Lofts, a construction firm with 25 staff based in Milton Keynes and Bedford. Over the last six years, the firm has built up a fantastic client base and completed a large portfolio of all different styles of work, helping it to become known as one of the best…
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The Perfect Mini Pancakes Recipe
From the Brasserie The best day of the year is finally here – Pancake Day! Whether you layer yours in Nutella and banana, or prefer a simple combination of lemon and sugar, maybe it’s time to mix things up this year (get it?). As much as we love traditional pancakes, we asked The Brasserie about…
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Morgan Sindall Construction case study
Norma Odain-Hines is the Social Value Manager for Morgan Sindall Construction (part of Morgan Sindall Group) in the Northern Homes Counties Region. With more than 25 years’ experience in the construction sector, Norma believes the key to the successful long-term partnership between MK College and Morgan Sindall is the shared vision to have a positive…
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PAASE Digital Marketing Apprentice Employer case study
Phill Manson, Founder and Managing Director at PAASE Digital, an email marketing agency, has experienced first-hand the benefits that hiring an apprentice can have on a business. Apprentice Liz Wright joined the Leighton Buzzard-based agency in May 2021 as a Digital Marketing Apprentice, as businesses were starting to return to office-based working. They have since…
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‘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…
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‘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…
