News & Events

On Wednesday the 8th of august 2018, Ian Shaw our Wales Employment Gateway Liaison Manager and our Regional Operations Manager for the South, Mike Ronan were requested to attend the RMAS Commandant’s Final Rehearsal Parade, as guests of the Army Equality and Diversity Team, based at the RMAS. The parade is an outstanding, first class event...

On August the 9th 2018, our very own Bradley LeBeau-Roe was watched by his proud mother and family as he Passed Out at AFC Harrogate. Bradley’s story is one that has been followed by many, and he has always been very generous in his words about how MPCT has helped him progress towards his goals....

On August the 9th 2018, our very own Bradley LeBeau-Roe was watched by his proud mother and family as he Passed Out at AFC Harrogate. Bradley’s story is one that has been followed by many, and he has always been very generous in his words about how MPCT has helped him progress towards his goals....

Due to the huge success of our Battlefield Tour earlier on this year in May, we would like to give Learners the opportunity to embark on another tour in October this year. The tour goes to France and Belgium to visit the scene of the fighting on “The Western Front” of World War One. Fierce fighting...

Our new colleges that were launched at the end of July are doing very well and are incredibly busy! Much Military Engagement has already occurred in the opening months of the colleges being opened; The British Army Youth Engagement Officer Mark Hill MBE and the “Black Rats”, from 4th Infantry Brigade based at Catterick Garrison visited...

On Tuesday 31st July, MPCT Head Office said goodbye to Brenda Burns after 11 years of service. Brenda initially joined the company when covering someone on maternity, she was then made permanent. She started in Rhymney MPCT then moved to Cardiff MPCT and then to Head office. Brenda held a number of roles during her...

One of the highlights of our North East Launch Event was when one of our newest learners, Lewis Connolly, 17, decided to volunteer himself to do his Icebreaker. Icebreakers have long been an established part of the MPC Curriculum, as it enables learners to confidently speak in public, a task which is highly challenging but...

The sun was beating down on Newport on Friday 27th July, the day of our South Wales Inter-College Cross Country Competition. Military Preparation College Newport hosted the event at the Raglan Barracks, and set out a shortened 4 mile course due to the hot weather conditions. MPC Bridgend were the ones to beat, having won...

What a hugely successful and positive day the launch event turned out to be. The location of St. James’ Park set the scene perfectly and the sun was shining. MPCT learners and staff alike were full of excitement and motivated to get started on such a hugely anticipated event. M.D Huw Lewis firstly addressed the...