The government is introducing major reforms to post-16 education, ensuring that every young person can gain the skills and knowledge they need to secure a good job, progress to university, or pursue other ambitions. From 2027, new V Levels will be introduced to replace many existing qualifications, simplifying the system and opening up more high-quality […]
The Government’s new Post-16 Education and Skills White Paper (October 2025) sets out some of the biggest changes in years to how education, training and employment support will work for young people and adults. The aim is simple: grow the economy by giving people the skills employers actually need. Here’s what’s coming – and why […]
SEATS exceeds every target in 2024/25 — delivering record impact across Essex and East Anglia At SEATS, we believe that when employers lead, everyone benefits. Over the past year, that belief has been proven again and again as we’ve surpassed every target set by our stakeholders and strengthened our regional impact. In the last 12 […]
At SEATS, we know cost is often the biggest barrier to skills and career progression. That’s why we’re excited to share that one of our learners recently accessed a City & Guilds bursary to take our AI Governance short course. For them, the funding opened the door to skills that will shape the future of work. Our AI Short […]
As the world of work evolves at an unprecedented pace—driven by automation, AI and the green transition – organisations across the UK are facing a critical challenge: staying competitive while ensuring no one gets left behind. One group is particularly vulnerable to being overlooked in this transformation: Older, experienced employees. Despite now making up nearly […]
As artificial intelligence reshapes the future of work, organisations need leaders who can drive innovation and embed AI technologies effectively. The new Level 3 AI Champion Apprenticeship offers a unique 13-month programme designed to equip professionals with the knowledge and skills to become AI trailblazers within their workplaces. This comprehensive apprenticeship prepares participants to identify, implement and champion […]
Resilience Training: Empowering Teams to Thrive at Work In today’s fast-paced, high-pressure work environments, mental and emotional resilience isn’t just a nice-to-have – it’s a must. That’s why we’re proud to offer “Mental Strength & Agility at Work”, a practical 4-week resilience training programme designed to help professionals manage stress, adapt to change, and maintain wellbeing […]
Supporting Skills, Shaping Futures: What We’ve Been Up To (And What’s Still to Come!) It’s been a busy and productive time at SEATS. We’ve been out and about across Essex, helping employers, educators and learners tap into the power of skills development. Here’s a quick look at what we’ve been up to—and what’s still ahead. […]
SEATS has come a long way since its inception. What began as a simple introductory brokerage – matching businesses with training opportunities – has grown into something far more strategic, impactful and meaningful. More Than Matchmaking In the early days, our role was clear-cut: connect employers to training providers. But as we listened, learned and […]
We are delighted to announce a successful new partnership between SEATS and the prestigious Cranfield School of Management, marked by the smooth and timely onboarding of a new cohort of Senior Leader apprentices from Ford Motor Company. This inaugural cohort of around 30 senior professionals from Ford joined the Senior Leader Executive Programme (SLEP) — a Level 7 apprenticeship designed to equip experienced […]
