2025
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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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Performing Arts students host special White Ribbon Day showcase
Read More: Performing Arts students host special White Ribbon Day showcaseA group of Level 3 Performing Arts students from MK College hosted a special showcase at Chaffron Way to mark White Ribbon Day. Timed to coincide with the awareness day on Tuesday 25th November, the showcase runs across three days and forms part of a wider programme of activities taking place at the College this…
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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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Major Award for Former MK College T Level Student
Read More: Major Award for Former MK College T Level StudentA former Milton Keynes College student has been named East of England T Level Student of the Year in the National Apprenticeship and Skills Awards run by the Department for Education. James Adi now goes through to the national finals having already been Construction Student of the Year during his time at the College. He’s…
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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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MK College Group awarded top accreditation by National Centre for Diversity
Read More: MK College Group awarded top accreditation by National Centre for DiversityMilton Keynes College Group has been awarded the “Investors in Diversity Gold” accreditation (formally known as Leaders in Diversity) by the National Centre for Diversity. Awarded on the basis of a survey, focus groups and interviews with students, staff and the leadership team at MK College Group. Evidence was also presented highlighting FREDIE (Fairness, Respect,…
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College students excel at national robotics competition
Read More: College students excel at national robotics competitionHND Digital Technologies students from the South Central Institute of Technology in Bletchley, part of Milton Keynes College Group, took part in the European Robotics League’s Smart City Robotics Competition. Supported by Milton Keynes City Council, the competition took place at Centre:MK between 23rd and 25th September during Milton Keynes Tech Week. The MK College…
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Our new pledge to support Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Read More: Our new pledge to support Equity, Diversity and InclusionAt MK College Group, we’ve pledged our commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion through the launch of our new ED&I pledge. As one of the first colleges to sign the Association of Colleges’ ED&I Charter in April 2024, this closely aligns with our principle of Fairer Futures, promoting fairness, equality, diversity and inclusion. As signatories…
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