About SIGTA Training
SIGTA Training is an independent, not‑for‑profit training provider working in long‑term partnership with employers to develop skilled people for real jobs.
Established in 1964, we are a Group Training Association supporting engineering, manufacturing and STEM‑focused organisations across Sussex and the surrounding regions. Our employer‑led approach ensures training is shaped around genuine business needs, workforce planning and long‑term career development rather than short‑term outcomes.
As a registered charity, everything we do is focused on quality, integrity and supporting employers, apprentices and experienced staff to succeed.
Supporting employers since 1964
For over 60 years, SIGTA has worked alongside employers to help build skilled, motivated and sustainable workforces. Our support goes beyond training delivery – we focus on understanding your business, your people and your long‑term goals.
Employer led apprenticeships
Our apprenticeships are shaped by employers and delivered to meet real workplace needs. We support recruitment, screening and ongoing development to ensure apprentices are the right fit and set up for long‑term success.
Training shaped by industry
We deliver high‑quality training that reflects the realities of modern engineering and manufacturing. With increasing levels of in‑house delivery, we maintain consistency, quality and direct oversight of outcomes.
Progression at every career stage
From apprentices starting their careers to experienced staff looking to formalise skills or progress, we provide pathways that support workforce development and retention.
Independent and not‑for‑profit
As a registered charity, SIGTA reinvests all surplus back into improving training, facilities and support. Our advice is independent, objective and focused on what works best for employers and learners.
Our Values
Employer partnership
We work alongside employers as a trusted partner, shaping training around real business needs and long‑term workforce planning.
Quality and integrity
We are committed to high standards, robust delivery and training we are proud to stand behind.
Care and wellbeing
Safeguarding, inclusion and wellbeing are fundamental to how we support learners and staff throughout their development.
Experience you can trust
With decades of sector knowledge and long‑serving staff, our experience brings stability, consistency and confidence.
How we work with employers
Step 1
Understanding your business
We take time to understand your organisation, skills gaps, succession planning and workforce challenges.
Step 2
Recruiting & preparing the right people
We support apprentice recruitment through initial assessments and eligibility checks to ensure candidates are matched to the most suitable roles.
Step 3
Delivering high‑quality training
Training is delivered through a blend of in‑house provision and workplace assessment, with small groups and individual support.
Step 4
Ongoing support and progression
Regular reviews, employer check‑ins and learner support ensure training delivers long‑term value, not just qualifications.
The people behind SIGTA
Our work is delivered by a small, highly experienced team with strong industry and training backgrounds. Many of our staff have been with SIGTA for decades, bringing continuity, expertise and a genuine commitment to the learners and employers we support.
Engineering, Manufacturing and Business Apprenticeships
- Electrical/Electronic Engineering
- Technical Design
- Machining Technician
- Business Administration
- Healthcare Engineering Specialist Technician
- Mechatronics
- Facilities Maintenance
- Customer Service
- Technical Support
- Engineering Maintenance
- Engineering Fitter
