Military training college to open in Wolverhampton

The college, which will aim to help 16 to 18 year olds prepare for a career in the Armed Forces, will be based at Newhampton Arts Centre in Dunkley Street when it opens on July 1.

The Military Preparation College, which is now taking applications, will help young men and women develop their physical fitness, functional skills and self-confidence so they can pass selection for the Armed Forces and complete basic training.

The move follows the success of the Military Preparation College, which opened in Frankley, Birmingham in January of this year.

Kevin Young, area manager for the Wolverhampton and Birmingham Military Preparation Colleges, said: "We are very excited to be opening our 17th branch of the Military Preparation College in Wolverhampton and offering our special blend of active learning to local teenagers from in and around the city.

"Our emphasis is on helping every young person achieve their full potential and instilling in them core values, skills and qualifications needed to succeed in life - whether or not that ends up being in the Armed Forces.

"The rate at which we're expanding is phenomenal and local residents in Wolverhampton have already shown an incredible amount of support to our teams. It is clear there is a real need for this kind of facility in the area.

"We are all very much looking forward to the official launch event on July 1."

To date, The Military Preparation College has helped over 2,000 young people enlist in the Armed Forces since its foundation in 1999.

For potential students and their families interested in finding out more, the college will be hosting a launch event on July 1 at Wolverhampton Football Club.

The college is free to attend, and there is no set deadline by which to apply, as the college operates a roll on, roll off joining process, allowing new recruits to join on a weekly basis.

Applications to join the new MPCT Wolverhampton can be made at any time by visiting www.mpct.co.uk or calling 08442 438 438.