About Cadet To Career - Improving Lives Through Vocational Education
For over two decades Cadet Vocational College has been helping young people and adult volunteers in youth organisations earn valuable, internationally recognised qualifications as part of their training and activities. These qualifications deliver tangible benefits for life-long learning, employment and career progression.
Vocational qualifications are more than just certificates; they are pathways to personal growth, professional development, and future success. They enable individuals to demonstrate tangible, practical skills and knowledge that can be an advantage in real-world settings.
Whether you’re a eager to learn about the opportunities available to you and develop your CV, skills and knowledge, a parent/guardian supporting a young learner, or an experienced adult volunteer looking to enhance your skills or job prospects, this podcast is for you.
Deep in the heart of leafy Somerset, 32 candidates gathered at the Mill-On-The-Brue outdoor activity centre for the 2026 Westminster Award selection event. How did they do? Find out here in our podcast special…
30 Jul 2026
Beyond The BTEC - ILM and City & Guilds
This episode discusses the wider portfolio of qualifications and awards available through CV College including the Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM), and City & Guilds (Professional Recognition Awards). CV College delivers ILM Level 3 as a follow on from the BTEC, a Level 3 in Education and Training to support the delivery of youth organisation activities, and right up to Master’s Degree equivalent at Level 7. These qualifications begin to focus more on the next stage career ...
30 Jul 2026
Adult qualifications
We are joined by CV College Vice Principal Michelle Parry to explore the range of qualifications available to adult volunteers, from leadership and management awards to teaching and training qualifications. The discussion highlights how flexible, affordable learning opportunities can help volunteers develop new skills, gain recognised qualifications and enhance both their volunteering and professional careers. The episode also features inspiring stories from graduates Paul Hose and Terence Sa...
30 Jul 2026
The Cadet Vocational College Experience
In this episode, we hear from our learners about their experience of earning vocational qualifications as part of their youth organisations activities and, importantly, about how CV College helps turn their cadet experience into something recognised by employers, colleges and universities. As well as our BTEC and ILM learners, we’ll hear from a parent about the impact the CV College qualifications have had on their child and their future prospects. And to round off this final episode of serie...
30 Jul 2026
Westminster Awards 2025 Special
It's the final! The exclusive Awards lunch on the private terrace at the House of Lords where the finalists, their friends and family gather with VIPs to find out who has won. The Westminster Award is a prestigious competition open to all Cadet Vocational College learners, aged 16 to 18, who have achieved a Cadet Vocational College-led BTEC Level 2 qualification in Teamwork and Personal Development in the Community. The Westminster Award recognises and rewards those learners who consist...
30 Jul 2026
Entering The Job Market
This episode draws of the experience of people who talk about some of the very different options when thinking about what’s next – either into work for the first time, or progressing in an existing career. From hints-and-tips when preparing for interview, to apprenticeships, and a career in the armed forces, it’s all covered in this bumper episode. Host Laura Cook talks to recruitment specialist Esther Marsden, apprenticeship coach Chris Littlewood and Brigadier Gary McDade, currently w...
30 Jul 2026
Employability Skills
The Employability Skills Workshops are open to all Cadet Vocational College learners - cadet and adult volunteer - particularly those enrolled in the BTEC Level 2 qualification in Teamwork and Personal Development in the Community. It accompanies the BTEC Level 2 TPD Unit 3: Preparing for Employment. It’s an interactive workshop accessible online, and we also offer a local delivery, face-to-face option for groups. Cadet To Career episode, Workshop tutor Ashley Fulford talk...
30 Jul 2026
Westminster Award 2025 Selection Special
Deep in the heart of leafy Somerset, 44 candidates gathered at the Mill-On-The-Brue outdoor activity centre for the 2025 Westminster Award selection event. How did they do? Find out here in our podcast special…
30 Jul 2026
The learning journey with Cadet Vocational College
This episode looks at the process of beginning a learning journey with Cadet Vocational College, from initial advice and guidance (IAG), advice on completing the BTEC, tips on Unit 1 and the value of the Employability Skills workshop.
30 Jul 2026
An introduction to Cadet Vocational College
This episode explores the vital role that Cadet Vocational College plays in delivering vocational qualifications to young people and adult volunteers in youth organisations. From BTEC Level 1 to City & Guilds Level 7, there is plenty of opportunity to earn valuable vocational qualifications.
30 Jul 2026
Graduation 2025 Special from RMA Sandhurst
This special edition podcast goes behind the scenes of our 2025 Graduation Ceremony for Cadet Force Adult Volunteers and direct candidates which took place at the prestigious Royal Military Academy Sandhurst on Friday 24 October. The event was presided over by our Chairman, The Lord Lingfield, in celebration of the remarkable achievements of this year’s graduates. One of the highlights of the CV College year, the prestigious ceremony in the Royal Memorial Chapel followed by lunch in the ...
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