MPCT ensures ‘No one gets left behind’.

MPCT learners and staff are hitting the road – virtually – to ensure No-one Gets Left Behind. MPCT, is backing the UK Government campaign to ensure pupils of all ages can access remote education during the coronavirus lockdown and beyond. And from 1 March to 23 April, 1500 of our 16-19-year-old we will be taking

MPCT CELEBRATES 21 YEARS OF HELPING YOUNG PEOPLE

It is 21 years since MPCT CEO, Huw Lewis MBE, founded the Motivational Preparation College for Training (MPCT), with the aim of using military and progressive education techniques to help young people across the UK achieve their potential. Not only has MPCT now spread to 35 locations across England and Wales, but, since 1999, it

MPCT attend the Armed Forces Covenant, Employer Recognition Scheme Awards

The Armed Forces Covenant, Employer Recognition Scheme Awards was presented on Tuesday 12th November 2019 at the National Army Museum in London. On the evening Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) Marvin (Manny) Manfred – Chair of MLT and Jonathan Poyner – Patron MPCT were hosted by Brig Harrington and Ben Onions.  MPCT were nominated to pick up

We’ve had a spook-tular Halloween at MPCT HQ

As today is Halloween we thought we would  introduce you a few of the ‘Ghouls & Ghosts’ who stalk the dark and damp corridors of MPCT Head Office. Meet, ‘Boo, the cat’ aka Alecia Thomas who is a Communications Team Advisor. We also have ‘Bones’ aka Janette Leverson our Business to Business Consultant and the ‘Devilish’ Courtney Collins

MPCT Cardiff Learner’s bucket collection for MLT

A huge thank you to our wonderful MPCT Cardiff Learner’s and their centre manager Mike Toye.  They had a bucket collection in the Ricoh Suite at Cardiff City Football stadium during the Sheffield Wednesday match on Friday 18th October and raised a whopping £452 for the Motivation & Learning Trust. Outstanding effort from all concerned,

A tree-mendous charity challenge for MPCT North East colleges.

Teams from the North East’s four Military Preparation Colleges competed in a log marathon at Gateshead International Stadium on Thursday 10 October. The Colleges, MPCT Newcastle St Georges, MPCT South Shields, MPCT Bishop Auckland and MPCT Teesside, each fielded six teams of four learners who carried the 70kg log in relay with the winning team being

Be Happy, Be Healthy – Every Mind Matters

The NHS have launch the ‘Every Mind Matters’ campaign.  Every Mind Matters was created to help you manage and maintain your mental health, as good mental health makes such a difference. Just like your physical health, there are things you can do to look after your mental health and wellbeing, no matter who you are

World Mental Health Day 2019

World Mental Health Day is an opportunity for all of us to raise awareness of mental health issues and advocate against social stigma. The day provides an opportunity for us to add to the wider conversation that will be occurring on social media, television and elsewhere. We can also recognise the fantastic work we’re already

Natasha Kirk, MPCT HQ star is running the Cardiff Half Marathon

The stage is set for a record field of 27,500 runners to create history at the 2019 Cardiff University/Cardiff Half Marathon this weekend.  Elite athletes from all corners of the globe will battle it out over the iconic 13.1 mile course before runners of all abilities take on their own personal challenges. Female runners are expected