MPCT shortlisted for Heropreneurs Awards!

We are delighted to announce that MPCT have been shortlisted for an Award at this year’s Heropreneur Awards. MPCT are up for the gong of “Small Employer of the Year”, where the overall winner will be announced at the Awards in November.

You may be wondering what “Heropreneurs” is;

Heropreneurs celebrates and rewards the energy, passion and dedication, of our British Armed Forces Community looking to forge a new path in business.

https://heropreneurs.co.uk/

We are honoured to be part of this hugely worthwhile event and cannot wait for the Awards in September. Donna Briggs, Director of HR commented;

MPCT are new to these awards, after working with military veterans since 1999 we are delighted to be shortlisted and recognised for the support and training we deliver to our employees. We are really looking forward to attending such a fantastic award with so many prestigious military personnel.

To see the full list of nominees for this year’s awards, click HERE

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