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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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Refugee Week 2025: How lived experiences shapes our support at Seetec
Read more: Refugee Week 2025: How lived experiences shapes our support at SeetecOne of our own Seetec colleagues, Oksana, brings lived experience of forced migration to her role as an Assistant Employment Adviser. Her journey from Ukraine to the UK continues to inspire both her team and the people she now supports. By sharing her story, we recognise the value of lived experience.
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Seetec proudly supports National Employability Day 2025
Read more: Seetec proudly supports National Employability Day 2025At Seetec, we believe that employment is about more than just finding a job; it’s about unlocking potential, building confidence, and supporting people on their personal journey to a better future. That’s why we’re celebrating National Employability Day.
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Celebrating Pluss participants during Learning Disability Week 2025
Read more: Celebrating Pluss participants during Learning Disability Week 2025As we mark Learning Disability Week, it’s a timely reminder of the importance of visibility, inclusion, and amplifying the voices of people with learning disabilities. This year’s theme, “Do you see me?”, encourages us all to listen more closely to all voices.
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Volunteering: A chance to give back to our communities
Read more: Volunteering: A chance to give back to our communitiesUp and down the country, Seetec colleagues have been supporting others – not just through Volunteers’ Week, but throughout the year.
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Apprenticeship changes ahead
Read more: Apprenticeship changes aheadBig changes are coming to apprenticeship funding – is your business ready? From August 2025, key updates to the apprenticeship system will give employers more flexibility, faster training options, and better support to grow skilled teams.
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MTC calls on Seetec to help with high-speed recruitment
Read more: MTC calls on Seetec to help with high-speed recruitmentMTC partnered with Seetec to address a high-speed recruitment challenge – mobilising a high volume of staff to meet Home Office contract demands. The partnership, which originally began as a three-month contract, was extended for an additional 24 months due to its resounding success.
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Mental Health Awareness Week
Read more: Mental Health Awareness WeekMental Health Awareness Week 2025 is 12 – 18 May and the theme is ‘Community’. We asked some Seetec colleagues what they do to keep themselves healthy and well.
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Give your garden a summer boost with Plymouth Day Services
Read more: Give your garden a summer boost with Plymouth Day ServicesGive your garden a unique summer upgrade with handcrafted, sustainable products made by individuals at Plymouth Day Services. From woodwork to gardening, every item supports skill development and builds a more inclusive community.
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Seetec among Top 100 companies in Essex Limited 2025 report
Read more: Seetec among Top 100 companies in Essex Limited 2025 reportSeetec has been named among the Top 100 companies in the Essex Limited 2025 report, produced by Grant Thornton UK in partnership with Birketts.
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Pluss to feature on BBC Radio Devon
Read more: Pluss to feature on BBC Radio DevonBBC Radio Devon presenter Caroline Densley has spent a couple of days finding out more about Pluss, in preparation for a week of features on her morning show.
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How Woodland Group brings in new talent through apprenticeships
Read more: How Woodland Group brings in new talent through apprenticeshipsAs part of National Apprenticeship Week 2025, we’ve been speaking to Woodland Group to find out how Seetec apprenticeships have worked for them.
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Why employee-owned businesses need apprenticeships
Read more: Why employee-owned businesses need apprenticeshipsEmployee ownership is uniquely positioned to leverage the many benefits offered by apprentices. So why aren’t more EO businesses taking them on?
Check out our latest success stories
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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.
