Cadet Vocational College Podcasts
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.
Episodes
24 episodes
Episode 1, 2026 – Westminster Award Selection Special
Episode 1, 2026Deep 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...
Episode 9, 2025 - Graduation Special from RMA Sandhurst
Episode 9, 2025This 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 o...
Episode 8, 2025 - Westminster Awards Special - 11th September 2025
Episode 8, 2025It'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 stor...
Episode 7, 2025 - Sharing The Experience - Facing The Challenge
Episode 7, 2025In 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 ex...
Episode 6, 2025 - Moving On Up – Entering The Job Market
Episode 6, 2025This 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 hint...
Episode 5, 2025 – Westminster Award 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…
Episode 4, 2025 - Employability Skills - Brief Notes
Episode 4, 2025The 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 C...
Episode 3, 2025 - Getting Down To Business
Episode 3, 2025This 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 Employabili...
Episode 2, 2025 - Beyond The BTEC - ILM and City & Guilds.
Episode 2, 2025 – Beyond The BTECThis episode discusses the wider portfolio of qualifications and awards available through CV College including the Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM), and City & Guilds (Professiona...
Episode 1, 2025 – The Journey Begins
Episode 1, 2025– The Journey BeginsThis 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 ...