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“The course was really practical and hands-on so I knew it would be a good choice for me. I don’t like to be stuck in a classroom all day. Doing physical training and practical lessons was a perfect way for me to learn.”

“It gave me a confidence boost which has really helped me to make friends and have the confidence to communicate with my colleagues. The physical training at the Military Preparation College has been so important too as you have to be fit for the job as there’s lots of physical work and heavy lifting.”

“I’ve made a lot of friends here, it’s a good environment to work in as well because it’s practical and I love that. I’m working towards my NVQ and I’m earning a decent salary too. I’ve just passed my fork lift licence too so I am constantly developing and getting new skills to help progress my career.”

“I didn’t enjoy the classroom environment at school and as a result, I didn’t achieve any GCSEs. I needed direction and positive learning experiences and my mates said good things about the college. The MPC isn’t like school.”

“The college had a great impact on my life. I was kept out of trouble and put back on the right path. I really enjoyed the physical fitness, it’s a huge part of the curriculum at the college, in fact, it is 50% of the course.

During my BTEC work, I took a particular interest in security and decided I wanted to make a career in that industry.“

“The staff at Bridgend Military Preparation College placed me on a security course and I gained employment straight after. Thanks to the MPC I became more confident, more disciplined and able to work with people from all different backgrounds.”

“When I finished school a friend recommended I join the Military Preparation College. I have always been active and the physical side of the course appealed to me.”

With the daily physical training lessons, my fitness levels became really high and my thirst for physical training grew. I decided I wanted to pursue a career in the leisure industry so the staff at the college placed me on a National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) course.

“On completion of the NPLQ course I secured a job with Bridgend Halo, during that time MPCT put me through a gym apprenticeship and Halo put me on a spinning instructor’s course. I am now working poolside, in the gym and as a spinning instructor.”