Locations Locations Apply Now Apply now
News & Events

News & Events / MPCT are delighted to attend this year’s Heropreneurs Awards

MPCT are delighted to attend this year’s Heropreneurs Awards

This evening, our MD Huw Lewis together with Huw Moores, Deputy Director of Communications are delighted to attend this year’s Heropreneurs Awards at the Plaisterers’ Hall in the City of London.

MPCT have been shortlisted as a finalist in the Small Employer of the Year category.

We are up against two great finalists, Inzpire – Hugh Griffiths and West Acre Security – Dez White.

A little more about the Heropreneurs Awards:

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

They are backed by successful entrepreneurs, politicians, Armed Forces veterans from all ranks and business leaders. The are the only registered charity in the UK which works exclusively to help former members of the Armed Forces, and their spouses, to fulfill their potential to set up and run their own businesses.

 

We are excited to be part of what is set to be an inspiring evening.  Please keep up with us on social media as there is lots to share with you over the course of the evening.

 

Back to news articles

What to Expect on GCSE Results Day – And Why MPCT Could Be Your Next Step

GCSE results day 2026 falls on Thursday 20 August, with results released from around 8am. Whatever the day brings, it’s worth knowing exactly what to expect and that a traditional sixth form or college isn’t the only route from here. For learners who want to leave school, do something different, and still walk away with...

Read more

What Is a Military Preparation Academy? A Guide for School Leavers

Since 1999, MPCT Military Academies have helped more than 10,000 young people move into the Armed Forces, sport and fitness, further education, or other careers. If you’re a school leaver weighing up your options and a career in uniform has ever crossed your mind – even as a maybe – here’s what a Military Preparation...

Read more

Beyond Soldier, Sailor, Pilot: The Armed Forces Careers Nobody Tells You About

Say “career in the Armed Forces” and most people picture the same three jobs: infantry soldier, sailor, or fighter pilot. The British Army alone recruits for more than 100 roles across seven career areas – combat, engineering, medical, intelligence and communications, logistics and support, music, and HR and finance. With around 182,000 people currently serving...

Read more

Top 5 Exercises to Prepare You for UK Armed Forces Basic Training

Basic training doesn’t care whether you’ve trained before – it cares whether your body can keep going when it’s tired, cold, and carrying weight. Most people need 8-12 weeks of consistent training just to hit baseline entry standards, and longer if you’re aiming for a physically demanding role like the infantry or Parachute Regiment. Before...

Read more

Why Your Classroom Doesn’t Need Four Walls

If school ever felt like sitting still for six hours a day, you’re not alone and you’re not the problem. Not every mind works best behind a desk. At MPCT, the classroom isn’t a room at all. It’s a field, a fitness track, a team exercise outdoors in all weather. If that sounds more like...

Read more

Exploring Careers in the Armed Forces: More Than You Think.

When people think about careers in the Armed Forces, it’s often reduced to one image, life on the front line. But in reality, the Armed Forces offer a huge range of career opportunities, many of which don’t involve combat at all. From technical roles to healthcare, logistics to communications, there are hundreds of career paths...

Read more