MPC Bridgend send parcels to ex-learners stationed in Afghanistan

Learners from Military Preparation College Bridgend have been putting together shoe boxes full of MPCT apparel and some British snacks to send out to our ex-learners who are currently deployed in Afghanistan. Our ex-learners are now part of the highly prestigious Welsh Guards and are part of the mission from the UK government and NATO

MPC Aldershot Case Study: Asmita Rai

Since joining Military Preparation College Aldershot, Miss Rai has been a model student in all aspects of her college life and has acted as an ambassador for the college over the past 6 months. She has acted as a public speaker during presentations and award ceremonies on numerous occasions and she is always an exemplary

MPCT Staff triumph at the 2018 Velothon

Here are some reflective thoughts from MPCT’s Head of Quality and Policy; Gary West, on the day…. “There is no better place to ride than the South Wales valleys when the sun is shining. Sunday 8th July 2018 saw the fourth annual Velothon Wales event. Over the last 4 years, 6 members of MPCT have

Military Preparation College Birmingham nominated for multiple awards at National Education Awards

Military Preparation College Birmingham were nominated this year for not one, not two but three awards at this Year’s National Education Awards. The nominations that we received were for;  Educational Supporter of the year. Teacher/Lecturer of the year (Chris Fletcher). Outstanding Support for Students. These are fantastic nominations and truly show how well rounded staff

Previous MPCT learner, Sergeant Kieron Prosser of the Royal Marine Commandos trains up the England Football Squad to instil ‘Commando Spirit’…

The Royal Marines were given the job of instilling the England Football Squad with the Commando spirit of ‘courage, determination and unselfishness’. One of these Royal Marines who were ‘handpicked’ for the England training, happened to be an ex MPCT Military Preparation College learner; Kieron Prosser. During his time at MPCT in 2003 Kieron was

Military Preparation Colleges welcome their new Learners!

At the beginning of July, our Military Preparation Colleges across England and Wales welcomed many new learners. Our colleges in Wales have welcome a total of 154 new starts so far, and colleges in England have welcomed 95. That’s 249 of you so far! We are very excited to see this number rise over the

Military Preparation School features in SSCE Cymru Newsletter

MPCT’s Military Preparation School have been featured in SSCE Cymru’s Summer Newsletter. Supporting Service Children in Education (SSCE) has a main objective in providing “the best possible educational support to children, by ensuring education professionals understand the issues Service children in Wales may face.” The project is a Welsh Local Government Association project funded by

A “proud and emotional” Mum gives her thoughts on MPCT.

These are words sent to us here at MPCT from a Mum about her son’s experience at MPCT and how it has changed his life…   “I feel I would like to give MPCT my honest feedback of how Military Preparation School has helped my son Bradley thrive and achieve qualifications and qualities that he

Armed Forces Day, Saturday 30th June 2018

This year’s official Armed Forces Day is taking place in Llandudno, North Wales. Learners and staff from Military Preparation Colleges Bangor and Wrexham will be taking part in the prestigious event and will be helping the the running of The Royal British Legion Village. More than a quarter of a million people are expected to