Date started at MPCT July 2006 Experience

Pete served as part of the Royal Green Jackets and was posted to a variety of locations including the United Kingdom, Cyprus, Kenya and Fiji, the latter as part of the British Army Recruiting Group selecting candidates from Fiji for the British Army. On Operations, Pete spent 3 years in Northern Ireland and was presented with a Mention in Dispatches as part of his teams’ actions in August 1992.

Upon joining MPCT in 2006, Pete began as an Instructor at MPC Cardiff before becoming the Lead Instructor in Wrexham and has progressed through the Company since then.

As well as having a physical training background, Pete is an avid exercise enthusiast and has taken part in a variety of endurance challenges to raise money for local charities. Pete feels that the mark of a good society is what we do for the most vulnerable within it to make their lives better. Pete is extremely proud to be part of MPCT, supporting young people in their career progression, and finds it extremely rewarding.

Experience

David is a former Royal Marines Commando and joined the corps in 2003. During his time in the Marines he served 2 years in a Armed Forces Careers office, where he trained potential candidates to pass the PRMC (Potential Royal Marines Course). David was able to raise the pass rate from 44% to 100% during his time.

As a fitness lover, David continued his career helping others achieve their goals and has worked around Europe doing so.

I joined MPCT to help contribute my skills and experience to further develop young adults into a military career or for their future employment.

David Di Lorenzo Gothard

Date started at MPCT 2020 Experience

Sam joined the company in 2020 and has loved taking on this new role as it’s the perfect balance of military and civilian life.
Having served in the army for 6 years as a part of the 1st Queens Dragoon Guards and transferred to the Royal Yeomanry Reserve Unit where he still maintains progression within the forces and strengthens his skill set.

Sam participated in a number of overseas exercises including Kenya, California and Germany in his time as a regular solider.
Adventure training and sport was a key part of his time also representing the regiment in rugby, athletics and Nordic skiing.

Sam see's the training programme within the college as key stepping stone into creating stronger more confident individuals ready for all walks of life giving them the opportunity to become capable young adults.

Experience

Leigh was born in Walsall and has lived in this area of the Midlands all her life.

Leigh gained various qualifications to support her career path, including A-levels, a HND in Art and Design and a BA (Hons) in Visual Communication.
Leigh then went on to complete her PGCE at Birmingham Uni in 2010.
Since then she has worked within various teaching and training roles, including working as a primary school teacher, teaching maths and English GCSE to 16-18 year olds at various training providers, and creating/delivering online education and training courses for adults.

Date started at MPCT 2019 Experience

Sarah previously served six and a half years in the Navy as an Operator Mechanic (Above Water). Served on Type 22 Frigates predominately based in Plymouth. She then went from the Navy to civilian life where she applied for the RAF (the navy refused my request to transfer) and the Prison Service. Took the offer from the RAF, completed basic training, went to PT School at RAF Cosford where Sarah decided she wasn't getting any younger & needed to put some roots down! Coincidentally, after being placed on a waiting list, a week after leaving Sarah had a call to join HMP Featherstone. She then spent seven & a half years as a Prison Officer with male adult prisoners. Sarah then went on to work with challenging children an education environment as well as residential care.

Previously represented the RN at football & hockey, Sarah also established the first ever Prison Service Women's hockey team. She loves high intensity workouts and have previously ran an outdoor bootcamp.

When I saw the advert for MPCT I thought it was my dream job!
The positivity is evident & I hope my past experience is going to have a positive impact on the learners I'll be teaching. I am delighted to be joining the team!

Sarah Hulme