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
Leadership Development That Delivers Real Impact We were delighted to receive this feedback from Brentwood and Rochford Council following their recent leadership development programme delivered with SEATS: “Since January, colleagues
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