Seta stories
We’re very proud of our apprentices here at Seta!
We’re always excited to hear how they’re progressing with their training and employment, and we love finding out why they wanted to follow a career in engineering in the first place.
Here, you can read the stories behind current and former Seta apprentices, find about their learning experiences, and get inspired!
Lauren’s story
Lauren is now a fitter at Liebherr in Sunderland, working on the company’s huge Liebherr Harbour Mobile cranes. And she kickstarted her career with an Engineering Fitter Apprenticeship at Seta.
Dave’s story
Dave is Head of Operations at Seta. He is responsible for planning apprenticeship programmes and managing investment in training and resources. And he started his career as an engineering apprentice with Seta.
Lilly and Caris’s story
Sisters Lilly and Caris wanted to follow in the footsteps of their dad, who is an engineer, so they are now learning their skills at Seta, where they’re learning hands-on and gaining the experience they need to push forward in their careers!
Joe's Story
Thea's story
At EGGER we are celebrating the women employed in engineering roles by chatting to one of our electrical apprentice engineers, Thea.
Liam's Story
Liam is currently undertaking a Level 4 Engineering and Manufacturing Technician Apprenticeship through Seta at Siemens PLC in Hebburn, South Tyneside. As part of the programme, he also completed a Level 4 BTEC HNC in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering which he passed with distinction in June 2024. For his dedication and hard work on the HNC, Liam was awarded a Recognition of Outstanding Achievement certificate from Seta
Eve's story
Eve's a third year Level 3 Machining Technician apprentice at Rolls-Royce, is making waves in the engineering world.
Recently recognised as a runner-up for Engineering/Manufacturing Apprentice of the Year at the North East Apprenticeship Awards, Eve is not only excelling in her apprenticeship but also serving as a role model in the industry.
As a dedicated STEM Ambassador, she actively supports STEM events and inspires young women to pursue careers in engineering.
Jack and Zac's Story
Jack, Zac, Gavin and Olly are undertaking Level 3 Mechanical Maintenance Apprenticeships at EGGER UK’s Hexham site, which produces wood-based products that are supplied to businesses operating in the furniture, interior design and building markets.
The apprentices are embarking on exciting careers at this well-established company, with the support of Seta.
Erin's Story
Erin is undertaking a Level 3 Health and Safety Apprenticeship with Seta, and she has jumped straight into her training at specialist ship repair, conversion and fabrication services company A&P Tyne, where she has some strong family ties!
Part of the leading global marine specialist APCL Group, A&P Tyne is based on the River Tyne in South Tyneside and operates the largest commercial dry dock on the East Coast of England.
Jack's Story
Jack is going places in his engineering career… including all over the UK!
He recently completed a Level 3 Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician apprenticeship through Seta at Hebburn-based Aardvarc Electrical Engineers Ltd, which specialises in high voltage engineering services.
And he’s now taking the next steps in his career at the company, working on the equipment which keeps homes and businesses powered.
Laura's Story
Laura is training as a Level 3 Mechanical Fitter at SMD, an innovative subsea engineering company, which is one of the world's leading manufacturers of remote intervention equipment.
She came to her apprenticeship via a less ‘traditional' route and is passionate about learning and the benefits an apprenticeship offers.
Joe's Story
It’s fair to say that Joe Roper isn’t afraid of heights!
Joe trained at Seta for the first year of his Mechanical and Electrical apprenticeship, which he is now completing at energy equipment manufacturing and services company GE Vernova.
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