Cadet Vocational College Podcasts

Episode 1, 2026  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… www.cvcollege.org www.cvcollege.org

Episode 9, 2025 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 highl...

Episode 8, 2025 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.  Laura Cook has all the stories in this special edition. Find out what went on behind the scenes at the Westminster Award Final. The Westminster Award is a prestigious competition open to all Cadet Vocat...

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Episode 7, 2025 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 Colleg...

Episode 6, 2025 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 recruit...

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… www.cvcollege.org

Episode 4, 2025 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 delive...

Episode 3, 2025 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. www.cvcollege.org

Episode 1, 2025– The Journey Begins 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. www.cvcollege.org

Episode 2, 2025 – Beyond The BTEC 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 ac...