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Feb 09, 2021

‘It was not until I was 55 that I found my dream career’

MEET Bob Bryce, quite possibly the oldest apprentice in the country. At 76 years old, most people would have retirement firmly in their sights. But Bob not only is still working

Feb 08, 2021

‘Apprenticeship enables me to get a qualification at the same time as learning valuable skills’

A HOLIDAY park owner and operator is marking the start of National Apprenticeship Week by urging employers to consider the benefits of bringing young talent into their organisation by taking

Feb 08, 2021

Take the apprenticeship plunge, says ex-paratrooper

A PARATROOPER who was forced to quit the army due to health reasons says becoming an apprentice electrician was the best thing he could have done to turn his life

Dec 24, 2020

A memorable year if ever there was one

Dr Julie Mills, chief executive and group principal of Milton Keynes College, reflects on a very different year and the lessons learned from it. WE WON’T be forgetting 2020 in a

Dec 09, 2020

College’s campaign aims to inspire through stories of change

STRONG messages about overcoming barriers, embracing courage and staying brave. Sentiments that will resonate with many during these uncertain times and the theme of a new promotional film by Milton

Dec 03, 2020

‘The world of recruitment has changed dramatically’: Jobs scheme aims to boost employment prospects

A NEW jobs scheme run by Milton Keynes College and Milton Keynes Council aims to help those who have lost or are at risk of losing their jobs due to

Nov 06, 2020

Back of the net: Hatters back facemask campaign on trains

RAIL operator Thameslink has enlisted the help of Luton Town FC in its efforts to encourage young people to wear face coverings when travelling on its trains. Thameslink have given the

Oct 17, 2020

‘A community asset, providing people with the pathway to employment’

FOR three decades, Dr Julie Mills OBE has been a driving force for education in Milton Keynes. In the year that she celebrates her 30th anniversary, Julie discusses how Milton Keynes is

Oct 10, 2020

‘Having that support as soon as the worst happened was so important’

College throws a retraining lifeline to those looking to move in a higher or completely new career direction PEOPLE who have lost their jobs as a result of the coronavirus pandemic

Oct 07, 2020

‘Further education is key to the economic recovery’

College head welcomes government commitment to fund technical courses for job seekers aged 19+ by ANDREW GIBBS e: news@businessmk.co.uk THE GOVERNMENT’S decision to fund technical courses for those aged 19 looking

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