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Keeping you up to date with news and information from across Seetec and our social enterprise Pluss
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From Apprentice to CEO: John Baumback’s 40-Year Seetec Journey
Read more: From Apprentice to CEO: John Baumback’s 40-Year Seetec JourneyOur Seetec CEO, John Baumback, began his career as a teenage apprentice in 1984 and has spent over 40 years shaping talent, creating opportunities, and leading innovation.
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Building the Future of Freight with Apprenticeships at GEODIS
Read more: Building the Future of Freight with Apprenticeships at GEODISGEODIS has worked with Seetec for many years, growing a successful apprenticeship programme across its UK operations. With multiple apprentices currently in training, GEODIS has seen their apprentices rise through the ranks – going from a junior starter to management.
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How Apprenticeships Became Restore’s Most Powerful Training Tool
Read more: How Apprenticeships Became Restore’s Most Powerful Training ToolRestore Information Management needed training pathways for warehouse and office teams. Seetec worked with them to build bespoke apprenticeship programmes that now support Level 2, Level 3 and Customer Service learners across the UK.
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Seetec CEO John Baumback Marks the Start of National Apprenticeship Week at the House of Lords!
Read more: Seetec CEO John Baumback Marks the Start of National Apprenticeship Week at the House of Lords!To mark the start of National Apprenticeship Week 2026, Seetec proudly attended the Parliamentary Reception at the House of Lords on the 9th of February 2026.
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Connect To Work launches in Hampshire
Read more: Connect To Work launches in HampshireConnect to Work is now live in Hampshire, with Seetec working alongside Hampshire County Council to help thousands of people into meaningful employment.
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New Building Lives Academy launches at Plymouth hospital, creating pathways for local people into construction careers
Read more: New Building Lives Academy launches at Plymouth hospital, creating pathways for local people into construction careersA pioneering initiative designed to tackle social exclusion and open doors to careers in construction launched on 19th January.
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Celebrating Emerging Talent: BIFA Freight Service Awards 2025!
Read more: Celebrating Emerging Talent: BIFA Freight Service Awards 2025!On 15th January 2026, the BIFA Freight Service Awards 2025 brought together the best of the UK’s freight forwarding community at The Brewery, central London venue.
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Community Job Fair Brings Hope and Opportunity to Hillingdon Residents
Read more: Community Job Fair Brings Hope and Opportunity to Hillingdon ResidentsPartnership: (L-R) Amar (Hillingdon Chamber of Commerce) Danny Beales MP, Dylan (Harrow, Richmond and Uxbridge Colleges – HRUC) with Cresta (Seetec)
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Pluss win big at the Stars of Learning Disability & Autism awards
Read more: Pluss win big at the Stars of Learning Disability & Autism awardsWe’re delighted to share some fantastic news from the Stars of LD & Autism Awards, where our Pluss colleague, Andrea Meade, was crowned Superstar Support Worker.
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What Budget 2025 means for logistics costs and how businesses can protect service and margin through productivity
Read more: What Budget 2025 means for logistics costs and how businesses can protect service and margin through productivitySeetec has launched a free “Budget 2025: 90-day action plan for logistics and warehousing employers” to help operators respond to rising costs without sacrificing service levels.
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Government announces £725m apprenticeship reforms – what employers need to know
Read more: Government announces £725m apprenticeship reforms – what employers need to knowA new package aims to create 50,000 additional apprenticeship opportunities for young people, remove SME co-investment for eligible under-25s, and introduce more flexible training from April 2026.
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Seetec Shortlisted as a National Finalist in FE Week and AELP Apprenticeship & Training Awards 2026
Read more: Seetec Shortlisted as a National Finalist in FE Week and AELP Apprenticeship & Training Awards 2026We are delighted to announce that Seetec has been shortlisted as a national finalist in the Specialist Training Provider of the Year category at the 2026 FE Week and AELP Apprenticeship and Training Awards
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From Service to Success: Jonathan’s Restart Scheme Journey Back Into Work
After being referred to the Restart Scheme by Bournemouth Jobcentre, Jonathan worked with Seetec to rebuild his confidence, refresh his CV and return to work. With practical support and determination, he secured employment and was named Employee of the Week in his first week.
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“Diamonds form under pressure” – Claire’s journey towards self-employment
Claire, a former firefighter, photographer and model, shares her inspiring journey of rebuilding her business whilst living with PTSD after domestic abuse.
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Harrison’s journey back into work with Restart Scheme
After experiencing a very difficult period in his life, Harrison knew he needed encouragement, motivation and the right support to help him move forward.
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Irena’s journey back into work with Restart Scheme
For many years, Irena dedicated herself to caring for a loved one, providing end-of-life support that was both physically and emotionally demanding.
