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Discover Upcoming Skills Workshops and Events

SEATS partners with education providers and local authorities to bring you practical skills workshops and impactful events tailored to business needs. Stay ahead with opportunities designed to support growth and development. Explore what's coming up below!

 

GREEN LOG

Green Logistics at Ports

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Port of Tilbury

Fully funded workshop delivered by experts in their field from the University of Plymouth.

Benefits/Value
  • Reduced Environmental Impact
  • Compliance with Global Standards
  • Enhance Corporate Image
  • Future Proofing

Outcome of the Workshop
  • Tools and Techniques for Green Shipping
  • Performance Analysis
  • Participants conduct a hands-on importance-performance analysis (using Microsoft Forms)
Collaboration with SEATS, University of Plymouth, Port of Tilbury and Thames Freeport
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NAW

Discover the Power of Apprenticeships for Your Business

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Waterside Farm Leisure Park

This free event is designed for business owners and HR decision-makers, providing actionable insights into:

  • Upskilling your current team with training from entry-level to Master's
    degree
  • Unlocking funding opportunities to cover training costs
  • Boosting staff retention and engagement
  • Strengthening your succession planning strategy

Whether you're looking to introduce apprenticeships or maximise their impact, this is your opportunity to gain expert advice, hear real success stories and debunk common myths.

 

 
Collaboration with SEATS Castle Point Borough Castle and We Rise Project
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NAW

Discover the Power of Apprenticeships for Your Business

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Cliffs Pavilion - Maritime Room

This free event is designed for business owners and HR decision-makers, providing actionable insights into:

  • Upskilling your current team with training from entry-level to Master's
    degree
  • Unlocking funding opportunities to cover training costs
  • Boosting staff retention and engagement
  • Strengthening your succession planning strategy

Whether you're looking to introduce apprenticeships or maximise their impact, this is your opportunity to gain expert advice, hear real success stories and debunk common myths.

 

 
Collaboration with SEATS Southend-on-Sea City Council and The Greater Essex Careers Hub
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Free Tickets
PROCUREMENT

Harnessing AI and Prompt Engineering for Sustainable Green Logistics

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The Finishing Line

Fully funded workshop delivered by experts in their field from the University of Plymouth.

This Course Includes:
  • Highly Interactive Workshops on the use of AI in green logistics, green corridor optimisation and responsible AI practices. 
  • Hands-on Exercises to directly apply prompt engineering skills in real-world scenarios.

What You Will Gain
  • Strategic AI Implementation
  • Mastering Prompt Engineering
  • Responsible AI and Sustainability
Collaboration with SEATS, University of Plymouth and Thames Freeport
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sustainable procurement

Sustainable Procurement - venue TBC

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TBA

Fully funded workshop delivered by experts in their field from the University of Plymouth.

This course includes:

  • A Sustainable Procurement Matrix  (Hands-on exercise will be provided).
  • A Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis (MCDA) framework (Hands-on exercise will be provided).
  • We will introduce a four-step implementation process recommended by ISO 20400
    Sustainable Procurement Good Practice Guide.

What you will gain:

  • Decision analysis skills
  • Supply chain analysis skills 
  • Process-mapping skills
Collaboration with SEATS, University of Plymouth and Thames Freeport
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essex b e

Essex Build Expo 2025

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Hylands House
The event, the first of its kind for Essex, will bring together Tier 1 and Tier 2 contractors with the region’s best in class main contractors, specialist sub-contractors, Contech developers and suppliers at Hylands House in Chelmsford.

Join us on Thursday 13 March (8.45am to 3pm) for a day jam-packed with unique sector insights, interesting workshops and networking opportunities.

Essex Build 2025 will be Essex Construction Alliance’s biggest event yet, and we cannot wait to see you there. SEATS are exhibiting, please come along to meet the team 
 
Organised by Essex County Council
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Net Zero-1

Net Zero

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TBA
Fully funded workshop delivered by experts in their field from the University of Plymouth.
 
Collaboration with SEATS, University of Plymouth and Thames Freeport
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Testimonials

Feedback from our first workshop with the University of Plymouth

Data-driven Social Media Success - Unlocking the Power of Data Analytics & AI

“I have learnt so much in 3 hours. Interesting and impactful session. So much info and already I am using the apps! Thanks for organising.”
thurrock (2)
Sabrina Codrington, Employability Manager at  Thurrock Council 

“I heard about this training from our Thames Freeport partners, SEATS. I felt the training was relevant to my job and allowed me to meet new people. I learnt a lot about AI and new strategies."

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Meenu Thomas, Corporate Social Responsibility and Engagement Lead at Port of Tilbury.
“I could see the value in coming along to this training. I like to think I'm tech savvy but the automations and general help with workflow and productivity are my biggest takeaways and learnings from today.”
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Sy Hutchin, Marketing Manager, Chelmsford College.