New Academic Year

As a new academic year begins, it feels like the perfect time to look back at just how much has happened over the last 12 months and to get excited about what comes next.

It has been another fantastic year for SEATS.

We have seen one of our very first apprenticeship cohorts complete their programme, a particularly special milestone for us. We have now helped businesses make use of more than £4.4 million of apprenticeship levy funding, while over 1,000 people have been upskilled through apprenticeships, training and development opportunities.

Behind every one of those numbers is a person developing new skills, a business investing in its people and an opportunity to make a genuine difference.

And we’re only getting started.

As we head into the new academic year, our focus remains exactly where it should be – helping businesses understand the skills they need and finding the right upskilling opportunity and the right provider to deliver it. Whether that’s an apprenticeship, leadership development, technical training, digital skills or something completely bespoke, we’re here to do the legwork and help businesses find the perfect fit.

Next stop: The Hive

There is also something very exciting on the horizon.

We cannot wait to get started at The Hive at London Gateway. It will open up new opportunities for us to work with businesses, training providers, schools, colleges and communities, bringing skills and development right into the heart of London Gateway.

We have lots planned – and plenty more taking shape behind the scenes.

Great things are happening. Watch this space.

Finally, none of what we have achieved would be possible without the people and organisations who work alongside us.

To our supporters, employer partners, training providers and everyone who has championed SEATS, introduced us to a business, trusted us with their people or helped us turn an idea into reality – thank you.

We’re incredibly grateful for your continued support and collaboration.

Here’s to another academic year of developing people, supporting businesses and creating opportunities.

We’re ready. Let’s get started.