MPCT Newcastle Learners’ military success

We had approximately 100 former Learners pass out at Army Foundation College Harrogate last Thursday, as well as many more at Catterick and ATR Winchester on Friday. Two of them have written to their former colleges to thank them for helping them in their journey. Miss Riley (left) who passed out of ATR Winchester will

MPCT sees two Staff shortlisted for English Veterans Awards!

We are very proud to announce that Martin Hunt (Centre Manager of MPCT Bristol) and Brian Richardson MBE (Centre Manager of MPCT Isle of Wight) have been shortlisted for this year’s awards in Mercure Bristol Holland House on 25th September 2019. Martin Hunt has been short listed for “Role Model of the Year” for his continued

Feel Good Friday at Lympstone!

Congratulations to Marine Archie Hamlin, former Learner at MPCT Bristol who this afternoon passed out at the Commando Training Centre in Lympstone. The Royal Marines have yet another fantastic MPCT Learner, and his exceedingly proud Instructor Martin Hunt (Centre Manager of MPCT Bristol) was there watching him. Staff Hunt has clearly inspired Marine Hamlin, as

MPCT feature on Throckley Jobs Fair video

On the 17th of July, our Regional Operations Manager Laurence Corbett attended Throckley Jobs Fair where he was interviewed about our Military Preparation College provision. He was there to let young people know about MPCT, and how it could support them with getting a job in civilian or military life. As you will see, he

MPCT sees 2 brothers on parade for Royal Navy Pass Out!

On Friday 26th July 2019, Staff Richards of Military Preparation College Cardiff traveled HMS Raleigh to see his former Learmer Mr Clissett pass out of his phase 1 training. The day was made all the more emotional with Mr Clissett’s brother in attendance who was also a student at the college and also went on to

3 ex-Learners come back & visit their old college and inspire their friends!

Three ex-Learners of Military Preparation College Bishop Auckland came back and visited last week to tell current Learners all about their life since MPCT. They even joined in on some of the PT activities in the afternoon. Will Bell, who is currently only a few weeks away from passing his Phase 2 Royal Navy as

MPCT awarded “Platinum” by Investors in People

We are delighted to announce that MPCT has been awarded “Platinum” status by Investors in People this month. Thank you to all MPCT Staff for your ongoing support, we are very proud of this achievement and it shows that MPCT is a great place to work. For more information and the full report, click HERE

MPCT Learner receives Royal Humane Society Commendation

During May this year, we posted a story about a Military Preparation College South Shields Learner, Nathan Purvis-Hutchinson. He carried out a hugely courageous act when he bravely attempted to save someone’s life, with the help of his sister. In a message sent to the MPCT South Shields Facebook page from Mr Purvis-Hutchinson’s family member,