Latest News from SIGTA

Stay up to date with the latest news and updates from SIGTA. This page is dedicated to sharing information on training developments, apprenticeships, funding changes, events and wider industry activity that may be relevant to employers, learners and partners.

We would like to pay tribute to Peter Hatchard, owner of Thomas Hatchard & Sons (precision engineering company) for over 50 years, based in Portslade, who sadly passed away in

We make a short video promoting every apprenticeship vacancy. This really helps with recruitment, giving the potential apprentices a chance to look around the workplace. Here’s the mini studio where

Last night was a spent at a careers event in Eastbourne. Good interest in apprenticeships from the students and their parents at this busy show.

The Apprentice Bootcamp gives training providers an opportunity to share their insights as guest speakers. Given the popularity of careers in STEM-related industries this allows us to directly impact with

Huge congratulations to Lloyd Jourdain at the Brighton i360 for completing his Maintenance and Operations level 3 apprenticeship. He’s worked really hard throughout the programme, completing his college studies and

Massive Congratulations to Darryl Kingshott, our Training Officer, who has completed twenty years service with SIGTA. What an amazing achievement! Darryl started his career as a SIGTA Engineering Apprentice and

SIGTA apprentice James Clark of Felcon, Newhaven has been shortlisted for the apprentice awards next month. Well done James and wishing you best of luck from the SIGTA team!

Come and meet us at the De La Warr to find out about the fantastic apprenticeships that we offer in your area.

Watch Noah talking about his SIGTA apprenticeship for National Apprenticeship Week, learning to maintain Brightons i360.

Alison Foxwell

SIGTA is a not for profit organisation

“Working with schools, youth organisations and local employers to increase participation in apprenticeships, we are committed to promoting and delivering high quality training programmes.”

Alison Foxwell, CEO

Engineering, Manufacturing & 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
Engineering & business