Milton Keynes College Group has, along with a group of Further Education (FE) Colleges that represents almost 60,000 learners, launched a campaign across the South-East Midlands to help bridge the skills gap. The group, known as Colleges of the South-East Midlands comprises Bedford, Barnfield, Milton Keynes, Moulton and Northampton colleges. The group collectively engages with…
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Careers & Futures Team Spotlight
Q: So, what kind of help does the Careers & Futures Team offer? A: We offer independent and impartial advice on courses, universities, apprenticeships, and anything related to careers. But the support doesn’t stop there. We also focus on self-development, motivation, attitudes, and behaviours. It’s not just talking about jobs; it’s about empowering young people…
Chair of Governors blog
If there’s one thing I and my fellow governors at Milton Keynes College Group are used to, it’s blank looks. Very few people know and understand what we do, and it’s something we need to explain. The College is an amazing place, where thousands of people come to learn and train, with passionate and expert…
Gender guidance consultation
In December 2023, the Department for Education published a consultation paper called ‘Gender Questioning Children – Non-statutory guidance for schools and colleges in England’. Arvind Kaushal, Head of People Development and EDI at Milton Keynes College Group said: “We think it’s vital to contribute our views to this important paper, as it will impact our…
Apprenticeship graduation ceremony
Milton Keynes College Group has been celebrating its apprenticeship successes as part of National Apprenticeship Week, and the stories of those graduating show how apprenticeships can change lives. The College Group’s Apprenticeship Graduation ceremony was held at Unity Place in central Milton Keynes on Thursday 8th February. One of the award winners, carpenter Dan Burton,…
Marketing team wins national awards
The marketing team at Milton Keynes College Group has been named Best of the Best and Team of the Year at the 2024 Further Education (FE) First Awards, run by the College Marketing Network. The local team won a total of six awards, including Marketing Director, Lee Parker, being declared Marketing Superstar of the Year. …
Team Spotlight – Behaviour Team
Q: What is your role at MK College? A: My role at MK College focuses on observing and managing student behaviour and working with curriculum teams to facilitate engagement. This includes monitoring how students act and interact in and outside of classes and developing positive relationships. We also keep a close eye on attendance and…
Charity support in 2023
Colleagues and learners at MK College Group are celebrating after raising a record £3,481 for their partner charity, St Mark’s Meals MK, in 2023. This is a record amount since the College Group first partnered with St Mark’s Meals in 2021 and is a significant increase from 2022’s fundraising total of £1,400. The amount was…
Secretary of State visit
On Friday 12 January, staff and students from the South Central Institute of Technology (SCIoT) welcomed the Secretary of State for Education, Gillian Keegan MP, along with Iain Stewart, the Member of Parliament for Milton Keynes South, to the Bletchley campus. From digital skills and coding to game design and cyber-crime, the Secretary of State…
Demystifying AI Conference
A free conference is being held to support business owners local to Milton Keynes with understanding AI and harnessing its potential for their business. The ‘Demystifying AI’ event is happening at the South Central Institute of Technology (SCIoT) in Bletchley on Thursday 7th March between 1:30pm and 4:30pm. The conference will feature keynote speakers, panel…
