Picture this, you want to change career or get promoted but nope, you need to have a degree. And you can’t get a degree because you didn’t get the grades in school (…all those years ago). Now picture this, you take a different route and now you can get into university and move up in…
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7 steps to take when considering changing your career path
There are many reasons why you may have decided that you want a career change. Maybe you’re unable to progress in your current role, perhaps it’s a stress-related issue, or maybe you would just like a new challenge. Whatever the reason, you should be strategic about it, research your options, and assess your qualities, wants,…
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How you can nail your professional CV
Writing a CV can seem a bit scary and daunting, especially if there’s a big job that you’re going for or you’ve decided to change your career direction, for example. There isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution for the perfect CV, but it should be clear, concise, and tailored to the role that you’re applying for. TIP…
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Wellness tips for exam season
The word ‘exam’ tends to fill people with a lot of dread and can make you feel incredibly anxious too, often making the preparation period for an exam very stressful at times. But it doesn’t have to be! There are certain things that you can do to regain control of your emotions to ensure you…
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Why study an undergraduate qualification at MK College?
There are many benefits to studying an undergraduate course with us at Milton Keynes College. Want to find out exactly what they are? We’ve listed them all for you below. Save more, stay local One of the biggest benefits to studying an undergraduate course at MK College is the amount of money that you can…
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“Hats off” for new College graduates
MK College has been celebrating the achievements of its students at its annual graduation ceremonies at the Woburn Sculpture Gallery. Around eighty Apprenticeship and Higher Education students received their awards watched by family, friends and business partners from across Milton Keynes, including many local employers of graduating apprentices. Two guests were given Honorary College Fellowships;…
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Getting back into education: The start of a new chapter
I’m Jake, 23 years old and like many of you reading this blog I’m about to embark on a new academic year. I’m about to open a new chapter in my book of life. For the next two years, I’m going to be studying HNC in Computing on a part-time basis. I’m going to be documenting my experience…
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Jake’s Blog: One man, one week, two assignments
I’m back and I’ve survived my first week of my HNC Computing course. To summarise the last week in three words – overwhelming, challenging and exciting. The only thing I can liken it to is when you go to a music festival and you spend the first hour trying to get used to your surroundings. To be…
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Balancing Work and Study
Glen Richardson is a PE Co-ordinator at a primary school. He wanted to gain more qualifications to help him progress his career and after completing his Level 3 PESS (Physical Education Support in Schools) with MK College it seemed only natural to progress onto Level 4 HNC Sport. Glen started his year-long HNC in September…
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Why I’m Studying Higher Education Part-time at MK College
Mohammed Jamac has progressed from Level 1 Sports, to completing the Level 3 Leadership Academy this year, to continuing his studies next year with the HNC in Sport (Community Sport and Physical Activity). Alongside his studies, he has secured a role at Stanton Primary School as a teaching assistant, focusing on PE and sport coaching. He tells us about…
