SEATS was established in 2023 by local authorities and businesses united by a shared mission: to address current and future skills gaps in and around Essex. Led by businesses for businesses, we are a not-for-profit organisation funded by Thames Freeport, operating across Essex and the London Boroughs of Havering and Barking & Dagenham.
Since Mid 2024, when our dedicated team was appointed, we grew to become committed to bridging the gap between education providers and industry needs, for a wide range of training plus apprenticeships.
We carefully select the most appropriate providers, collaborating with colleges, universities and private training companies to ensure the training delivered aligns with the requirements of local industries. Our goal is to equip businesses with a skilled workforce while fostering professional development for employees. If you are a provider who is interested in working with us, please check out our Partners page
Apprenticeships, workforce development and tackling skills shortages are firmly on the Government’s agenda following the Autumn Budget, announced on 28 October 2026. With new investment in apprenticeship support, incentives to
WE’RE HIRING – SEATS at THE HIVE OPERATIONS MANAGER – not a normal operations role! About SEATS South Essex Advanced Technical Skills (SEATS) is an independent, employer-led, not-for-profit organisation helping
Investing in your people is important. Knowing that investment is going into quality training matters even more. We’re delighted to announce that the SEATS Practical Leadership Series, including each individual
