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.
Cadet Vocational College Podcasts
Westminster Awards Special - 11th September 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 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 consistently embody the charity’s value of ‘going the extra mile’ in their everyday lives.
Each year, cadet and uniformed youth organisation leaders, alongside fellow cadets, nominate cadets who have made a positive impact on them and in their communities. The award process includes a rigorous, multi-stage selection event and a life-changing expedition, culminating in a celebratory lunch on the private terrace at the House of Lords.
The 2025 Award saw candidates competing over three weeks of activities in Somerset, Hampshire, Isle of Wight and Brecon Beacons in Wales.