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Pledging Support through the Armed Forces Covenant

On 10th February 2014, MKC Training signed up to a voluntary pledge to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces. Over five years later, this public...

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9 ways to guarantee Employee Engagement in Training

Keeping your employees engaged in your business and training is key to high employee retention, satisfaction and productivity. It has been shown that 87...

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The Skills Agenda: why we need more young people in construction

Young people no longer want to work in construction and it is the biggest threat to the industry. A recent study has shown that 77% of construction...

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Advantages of bespoke training courses

When it comes to training, the one-size-fits-all option doesn’t work. Most organisations’ training needs cannot be answered by off-the-shelf training...

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What did STEM ever do for me?

I have been a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) ambassador for 7 years, having been encouraged into it by a colleague, Margaret Beach....

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4 reasons First Aid courses for the workplace are vital

Taking a first aid course run by a highly qualified medical, health or emergency services professional will not only teach you life-saving skills, but it...

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Apprenticeships are transforming the career paths of young people

Apprenticeships are increasing; young people are looking for an alternative route to a good career outside of university, the government wants to bridge the...

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Hosting WorldSkills Regional Heats

MKC Training (MKC) are proud to announce our partner the Royal School of Military Engineering’s (RSME) involvement in the prestigious WorldSkills...

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Starting the conversation about mental health: a message from our HR manager

1 in 6 adults in the past week experienced a common mental health problem such as anxiety or depression. Last year the Mental Health Foundation found that...

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