MPCT 12 Days of Christmas Core Values: Winner

Today, Monday 3rd December, is the first day we announce our first ‘MPCT’s 12 Days of Christmas” Winner. Nominations have been sent to MPCT Head Office by our Military Preparation College Instructors with their nominations as to which Learner they feel best represents each of our Core Values. Our Core Values are; Robustness, Transparency, Dedication,

Armed Forces in Wales Awards: MPCT’s Nat O’Shea is nominated

On Thursday 22nd November 2018, the Armed forces in Wales Awards was hosted at St. Fagans. MPCT is very proud to say that one our staff, Nat O’Shea, an instructor for our Military Preparation Schools provision was nominated for a Sports award. The Head of our Schools provision, Dan Shooter expressed how great it was to

MPCT Southampton: Learner Williams’ inspiring story

Learner Williams of MPCT Southampton is a perfect example of why choosing MPCT can turn a young person’s life around. He has come a long way since he started with us, and Staff Wooller of Military Preparation College Southampton has demonstrated how proud he is of Learner Williams; Cameren Williams joined us at 15 on

MPCT North East: Inter-College Competition

On Tuesday 20th November 2018, Military Preparation Colleges, Newcastle, Teesside, Bishop Auckland and South Shields all competed in an Inter-college competition. Competitions like these make use of MPCT’s Core Values, such as teamwork, courage and diligence. The competition included a Tug of War, a Military/MPCT knowledge test, an assault course and then finished off with

MPCT Newcastle: Learner’s transformation

Meet Jake Chambers, a Learner at Military Preparation College Newcastle St George’s. Mr Chambers has already lost over 30 pounds and has quit smoking in the short time he has been at MPCT, and is aiming to lose 20 more before he joins The Fusiliers. When asked about his time at MPCT Mr. Chambers said

MPCT Edgware attend iDEA event at St James’ Palace

Military Preparation College Edgware Learners Mr. Sheils and Mr Woodward attended an event on the 13th of November hosted by the Duke of York, along with their instructor Staff Allan. The iDEA Award was founded by HRH Prince Andrew, which helped people enhance their chances in the job market with digital and enterprise skills. Mr

Weekly Vlog: “Into the Light” World Mental Health Day Challenge

This week’s Vlog encapsulates the World Mental Health Day “Into the Light” challenge that South Wales MPCT Learners completed on the 10th of October this year. It was a hugely successful event, and due to this and the amazing amounts of money raised by the Learners for our charity the Motivation & Learning Trust, MPCT

MPCT Croydon Learner gains Silver Medal in Kickboxing World Championships

Learner Shannon Maloney of Military Preparation College Croydon has achieved a silver medal in the World Kickboxing Championships. Her mother wrote into the college to thank them for allowing her to pursue her kickboxing career and supporting her along the way. Learner Maloney wrote to MPC Croydon with these words Last week I took part

Wales’ Festival Of Remembrance: MPCT Cardiff’s starring role

On Saturday 3rd November, 8 selected Learners from MPCT Cardiff attended and played a significant role in the Festival Of Remembrance. Watched by MPCT’s Managing Director Huw Lewis MBE, Learners proudly carried the MPCT flags and Learner Farrah played a hugely important part in her deliverance of the Reading of The Youth. Well done to

Royal British Legion’s Area Manager for Wales praises MPCT

Last week marked the start of the start of The Royal British Legion’s 2018 Poppy Appeal, and our Learners were there in force to support. Antony Metcalfe, the Area Manager for the Welsh Branch of The Royal British Legion with whom we work closely with had this to say about us… Please watch!