With the first half of 2025 complete, and Seetec’s five year business plan approaching its first anniversary, we’ve been taking stock of some of the impact and achievements of 2024.
In the report, published this week, Seetec celebrates 40 years of purposeful growth with record impact and a bold vision for the future.
Seetec’s clear roadmap for future success reaffirms its purpose to deliver sustained and purposeful growth for people, businesses, and communities.
The 2024 review reveals the scale of Seetec’s impact, with more than 113,000 individuals supported towards a positive outcome, £81 million added to jobseekers’ incomes through employment, and significant progress made across training, sustainability, and commercial service expansion.
“The year was one of transformation, resilience, and growth,” says John Baumback, Seetec’s Executive Chairman and CEO.
We are positioning Seetec for a future of sustained, impactful growth
Penny Levack, Executive Director of Strategy and Transformation.
“We refreshed our brand, launched a unified website, and unveiled a new five-year strategy with clear goals.
“With our financial position more stable than ever, we are ready to deliver even greater benefits to our employee-owners, our partners, and the communities we serve.”
Key 2024 Highlights:
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new core pillars as the focus of our five-year strategy: Impact, Quality, Stability, Growth, Influence
10,780
people lifted out of long-term unemployment through the Restart Scheme
10,933
individuals received career-changing advice via our work with the National Careers Service
£108m
in revenue, and over £5m in operating profit – in just six months
30,000
new learners in Ireland following the acquisition of Cenit College
113,509
lives impacted across our UK and Ireland contracts
People power
At the heart of Seetec’s evolution is its people. In 2024, Seetec retained its Gold Investors in People status and celebrated five years of majority employee ownership, ensuring colleagues have a direct voice in the company’s direction.
As we celebrate 40 years of empowering marginalised people to access opportunities and improve their lives, we also approach another significant milestone; five years of employee ownership.
Employee-owner, Shay Abdul embodies Seetec’s values (listed below) in everything he does; not as a conscious effort but – as is the case for so many of our colleagues – simply because they align so naturally with who he is.
A proud advocate for inclusion and education, Shay has played a leading role in several key initiatives that bring our values to life.
Since joining the sector in 2011, Shay has always been driven by a passion for helping others make positive changes in their lives. “It gives me a really good feeling inside,” he says.
“The work we do isn’t always easy, but it’s important.”
“Our values guide how we support each other and the people we serve.”
You can read more about Shay and how he uses Seetec’s values in his everyday life by downloading the report at the bottom of this page.
The report also reflects Seetec’s commitment to inclusion, sustainability and community value:
- 100% renewable energy across operations.
- 122 volunteering days donated by colleagues.
- Recognition as a Disability Confident Leader, B Corp certified organisation, and Great Place to Work in Ireland (fourth year running).
Moving forward
With the government’s move towards regional commissioning and tighter spending, Seetec is prepared and ready for the future.
Its new regional business development model, robust financial foundations, and deepened commercial capabilities position it as a reliable and resilient partner for future delivery.
“With our five-year plan, we are positioning Seetec for a future of sustained, impactful growth,” says Penny Levack, Executive Director of Strategy and Transformation.
“We remain committed to creating real, lasting value across the communities we serve.”
“Seetec is having an impact on more and more people, year on year, and by doing this we are creating sustainable growth, for both the company and for the local economies we serve.
“We are here to support key customer groups to achieve their next steps.”
Download the full 2024 report
As a business that always strives to improve delivery and achieve more impact, it’s useful to stop and reflect on the achievements we’ve made.
Looking back at 2024 we’ve been able to realign our priorities and set a clear path for sustainable growth.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank all our colleagues, partners, customers, commissioners and stakeholders for choosing Seetec, and hope you enjoy reading this review.
Click on the button to download the report.
