MPCT achieves Highest Best Companies Ranking in Organisation History

On Friday 21st May, Best Companies held an online event for their Annual Best Companies List reveal. The Best Companies accreditation and rankings are a gold standard for organisations across the UK regarding workplace engagement. MPCT is honoured to receive: 3 Star World Class Accreditation 3rd in Best Education and Training Providers in the UK

MPCT and the Royal Air Force Sign Memorandum of Understanding

On Tuesday 18th May 2021, the Motivational Preparation College of Training (MPCT) and Royal Air Force (RAF) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to cement their working relationship. The MOU has been signed to establish a progression pathway to increase the number of successful applicants enlisting in the RAF via MPCT Colleges. The overarching objective

Virtual MPCT Resilience Awards 2021

On Thursday 6th May, the full MPCT cohort gathered around their computers instead of dinner tables for our annual Senior Leadership Team Awards 2021. In light of the difficult year that we’ve all faced, the SLT Awards were retitled to the “Resilience Awards” for 2021 to recognise the strength, unity and hard work put in

MPCT Recognises Mental Health Awareness Week

Our mental health is at the core of everything we do, and this week is a great opportunity to put that at the forefront of our awareness to check in on how we’re doing. This week is all about starting conversations, becoming self-aware of our own mental health journey and working out how we can

MPCT Nottingham Sees Learner Progression to AFC Harrogate

After graduating from MPCT Nottingham in February 2021, Mr. Townsend has progressed to AFC Harrogate with the ambition of joining the Para Troop Regiment. Townsend showed a fantastic commitment from day one with ideal attendance, even through virtual training during Covid-19 lockdowns. He joined as a physically able and confident young man, but through his

Stress Awareness Month: MPCT Mental Health Initiative

April is Stress Awareness Month, something that affects all of our day to day lives to different levels. It doesn’t matter what age you are, when a stressor is triggered you can be quickly overwhelmed with tension and anxiety. However, this doesn’t help the situation and often makes it worse. One of MPCT’s core values

Former Learner Progresses to Phase 2 with the Royal Logistic Corps

We’re sending congratulations to Private Kay Ellington who graduated from Phase 1 training for the Royal Logistic Corps at Army Centre Pirbright last week. A former learner at MPC Battersea, Ellington has known that he was destined for a career with the Army since he was young. “Joining the Army was the only career that

Our Girl: MPCT Learner Takes TV Inspiration for Army Career

MPCT Catterick learner, Debra Bell, is preparing to follow in the footsteps of BBC’s “Our Girl” and become a frontline army medic. Debra has had her sights set on joining the Army from a young age, originally as a System Communication Engineer. However, due to inspiration from the Military’s role during the Covid-19 pandemic, she

MPCT Recognises National Pet Month

Animals have a rich history of service in the Armed Forces, performing vital roles. Obvious examples of this include horses, pigeons and dogs, however across the World, a wide range of animals have been used to support those in active duty. Animals not only provide a valuable resource, but also incredible companions. We’ve compiled the

A Tribute to HRH, The Duke of Edinburgh

It is with deepest regret that we acknowledge the passing of HRH Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh. In over 70 years of service to the Crown and Commonwealth, Prince Philip, a World War Two veteran, has left behind an impressive legacy in his advocacy for young people, education, the environment, the arts and more.