5th October 2020

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...

30th September 2020

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...

10th September 2020

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...

9th September 2020

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...

1st September 2020

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...