News & Events

This week MPCT learners were given a live demonstration by the team at ITC Catterick. Key to this live sessions was the link between physical fitness and mental health. Many studies have shown the benefits of maintaining a good standard of fitness in supporting our mental health. Physical & Mental Health is one of the...

Enrolled on the Military Preparation College programme in November 2019, ex-learner Archie started his 5-month journey with MPCT. His interest was sparked after speaking to some friends, who had previously completed the Military Preparation School program. Although only there for a short period of time, he recalls his experience as second to none. “You really...

MPCT recognises the month of October as Black History Month, the annual celebration of the history, achievements and contributions of black people in the UK. The importance of this month is now, perhaps more than ever, extremely relevant as Black History Month aims to counter the lack of recognition and perceived invisibility of black people throughout history.  It also seeks...

This World Suicide Prevention Day we are encouraging all students and staff to take a moment to reflect. This years theme for World Suicide Prevention day is ‘Working Together to Prevent Suicide.’ Taking a minute encourages everyone to strike up a conversation if they notice a change within their peers and to have healthy and...

It is 21 years since MPCT CEO, Huw Lewis MBE, founded the Motivational Preparation College for Training (MPCT), with the aim of using military and progressive education techniques to help young people across the UK achieve their potential. Not only has MPCT now spread to 35 locations across England and Wales, but, since 1999, it...

An increase in the number of Learners has led MPCT South Shields on a march to a bigger venue. The Military Preparation College at South Shields – one of 35 across the UK – has moved from its base within South Tyneside College to Sunderland’s Beacon of Light, at Stadium Way, Monkwearmouth. And staff say...

Navy officers and ratings have passed out together side-by-side yesterday, for the first time in history, at Britannia Royal Naval College in Dartmouth. Among those passing out was former MPCT Cardiff Learner, Cerys Davies. Traditionally, the nine-week transformation from civilian to sailor takes place at HMS Raleigh in Torpoint, but with a surge in interest...

On Wednesday 12th August 2020, Motivational Preparation College for Training hosted a VIP visit from Maj Gen CJ Bell CBE GOC ARITC . Forget the two metre rule, there was far more distance between MPCT Learners and their latest VIP’s when we hosted a ‘virtual VIP visit’ from Maj Gen CJ Bell CBE GOC ARITC,...

We are delighted to announce that Major General Paul Anthony Edward Nanson CB CBE, has kindly agreed to become our Patron at MPCT. Major General Nanson comments Many thanks for the opportunity to be a Patron to the Motivational Preparation College for Training.  It is a huge privilege and a responsibility I will not take lightly.  As I...