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MPCT wins Welsh Veterans’ “Employer of the year award”
We are delighted to share the wonderful news that on the 9th September 2021 it was announced that MPCT won “Employer of the Year” at the Welsh Veteran’s Awards. Employing veterans has been key to the success of MPCT, they are familiar with military style training and have high standards and values that are deep...
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World Suicide Prevention Day | MPCT
This World Suicide Prevention Day we are encouraging all students and staff to take a moment to reflect. World Suicide Prevention Day takes place on Friday, 10th September 2021 and this year the international theme is ‘Creating Hope Through Action’. Taking a minute encourages everyone to strike up a conversation if they notice a change within...
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Proud parents thank Military Preparation College, Aldershot.
This week our Military Preparation College at Aldershot said farewell to Miss Emily Colman, who is leaving to embark upon her military career. Miss Colman has seen enormous improvement in her personal skills and qualities and has become a fine example of an MPCT Learner. Since starting the course she has greatly improved her confidence,...
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MPCT receives Princess Royal Training Award for 2021
We are proud to announce that MPCT is one of only 46 businesses in the UK to receive a prestigious Princes Royal Training Award for 2021. HRH The Princess Royal, President of City & Guilds, awards employers who have created outstanding training and skills development programmes which have resulted in measurable business impact over the...
Read MoreMaj Gen Sharon Nesmith GOC ARITC attends VIP visit at MPC Newport.
On the 29th June 2021 MPCT were delighted to host a VIP visit at our Newport centre in Raglan Barracks. Our guest list included – Maj Gen Sharon Nesmith, GOC, ARITC. WO Annie Aspin, Command Sergeant Major, ARITC. Gillian Russell, Senior Program Manager – Global Military Affairs (Worldwide), Amazon. Emma Morgan, Program Manager – EMEA |...
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Major General Chris Ghika CBE Visits MPC Croydon
MPCT had the pleasure of hosting Major General Chris Ghika CBE on 15th June at a hot and sunny MPC Croydon. The visit had been agreed back in September so we had been looking forward to welcoming him for some time. The visit of Major General Ghika was significant – not only is he the...
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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...
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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...
Read MoreMPCT Signs Historic Memorandum of Understanding with Highbury College
MPCT has signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Highbury College to establish a working relationship. This MOU, signed by Huw Lewis MBE, MPCT CEO and Penny Wycherley, Interim Principal and CEO of Highbury College, has been established with the aim of improving the opportunities of young people in Portsmouth to ensure they are set-up for...
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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...
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MPCT Shutdown periods 2021-22
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EASTER 2022
Monday 11th April 2022 – Tuesday 19th April 2022 | All Colleges |
MONDAY MAY 2ND 2022 – BANK HOLIDAY
Friday the 27th of May shutdown for additional Bank Holiday for all operational staff | All Colleges |
MAY HALF TERM 2022
Monday 30th May 2022 – Friday 3rd June 2022 | All Colleges |
ADDITIONAL BANK HOLIDAY
An additional Bank Holiday has been introduced for the Queens Platinum Jubilee (Bank Holiday Monday has been moved to Thursday the 2nd of June & Friday the 3rd of June is an additional Bank Holiday). | All Colleges |
SUMMER 2022
Monday 8th August 2022 – Friday 19th August 2022 | All Colleges |
OCTOBER 2022
Monday 24th October 2022 – Friday 28th October 2022 Monday 31st October 2022 – Friday 4th November 2022 | England Colleges Wales Colleges |
CHRISTMAS 2022
Monday 19th of December 2022 – Monday 2nd January 2023 | All Colleges |