SEAT Center connects young people to meaningful work
through our array of programs and services.
Meaningful work matters! Yet, many talented young adults face structural barriers before entering the workforce.
Our Mission
To provide transformative educational and workforce experiences that create a sense of purpose and hope in our communities and connect business to real time solutions.
Our Vision
In the next 10 years, SEAT Center will expand opportunity and remove barriers to employment for our young people in the Capital Region.
We see:
- Every young person equipped to lead themselves, build meaningful careers, contribute to their community and achieve long-term economic mobility.
- A thriving regional workforce pipeline powered by SEAT graduates who are skilled, confident and leading in their industries.
- Hundreds of young people who are living, working, and contributing to the vitality of their communities.
- Deep partnerships with employers, stakeholders and community leaders who bridge the gap between talent, access and opportunity.
At SEAT Center, we are committed to ensuring young people have clear pathways into the workforce.
Our Purpose
SEAT Center exists to work alongside young people to create a SEAT at the table in their community.
We know because of systemic barriers tied to income status, neighborhood, race and access to education, entire groups of people are left out of opportunity.
A SEAT at the table means that our young people are:
- Invited, welcomed, and engaged in all aspects of community.
- Equipped with the skills and credentials to build their build their own “table” when systems fall short.
- Trained for in-demand and economically sound careers of the future.
- Given the chance to have a first and second job and to build a resume.
- Included in local, state, and federal decision making.
- Participating in civic life and shaping the future of their communities.
Who We Serve
In 2022:
128 students started or completed Group or Individualized Programming that offers robust Case Management, Training, and Placement Opportunities, with 86% being new enrollees and 14% being carryover students from a previous year.
Of the 128:
61% identify as male
36% identify as female
2% identify as Non-Binary and less than 1% as Transgender
56% identify as African- American 31% identify with more than one race 13% identify as White
At enrollment:
27% of students were parenting
11% lived independently
12% lived with a partner
43% lived with parents
34% met the Federal definition of homelessness as an unhoused individual.
68% were Justice Involved
11% had special education needs
