SEAT Center

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SEAT Center The Social Enterprise and Training (SEAT) Center specializes in:

1. Workforce Development
2. Industry Recognized Credentials

Our ability to transform communities by building relationships and bridging the gap between people and purpose is what makes us unique. We believe in the inherent worth and potential of our community members regardless of their socioeconomic circumstances or educational background. We provide access to career development and academic support services, including accredited training in Green Construction, Weatherization and Healthcare. We educate and empower our youth to recognize their social impact and transformative influence in the mobilization of their community.

Meet Jocelyn! She's a 2025 culinary training program graduate who has secured placement job placement with The Edison Do...
10/07/2026

Meet Jocelyn! She's a 2025 culinary training program graduate who has secured placement job placement with The Edison Downtown!

In her time with us, Jocelyn earned 3 certifications and completed 700 hours of hands-on training at Hattie's Culinary Lab powered by SEAT through her role as a server for dinner service, private events, and off-site catering.

🚨ATTENTION SEAT ALUMNI 🚨Are you looking for work? We want to help! Please send your resume to:kniles@seatcenter.org. Let...
10/05/2026

🚨ATTENTION SEAT ALUMNI 🚨

Are you looking for work? We want to help!

Please send your resume to:
[email protected].

Let's get you connected!

Some of our best days are when we get to visit a company and experience it firsthand. It was very meaningful to particip...
10/03/2026

Some of our best days are when we get to visit a company and experience it firsthand. It was very meaningful to participate in National Grid's annual Career Expo.

Our students were exposed to careers in electric and gasline work, engineering, control center operations and one of our favorites, environmental careers!

The first day of Mental Toughness is the best day of the year! It is a time we get to meet new students, bond as a group...
10/02/2026

The first day of Mental Toughness is the best day of the year! It is a time we get to meet new students, bond as a group, and discover what opportunities await us.

This session is being held for our Albany culinary students at the Blake Annex in preparation for training at Hattie's Culinary Lab.

10/01/2026

We were thrilled to participate, for our second year, in the Regional Food Bank’s ( Regional Food Bank ) Chefs Event. This year’s theme was The Big Apple.

Our Hattie’s Culinary Lab culinary students prepared arancini bites from scratch served with our house-made vodka sauce garnished with parmesan cheese and parsley.

We had a blast! Thank you to the Regional Food Bank for the impact you are making in countless lives and for the vital service you provide.

Thank you to everyone who came to Savor the Summer this year! We had a blast with all of you!Special thank you to our sp...
09/25/2026

Thank you to everyone who came to Savor the Summer this year! We had a blast with all of you!

Special thank you to our sponsors!

Presenting Sponsor:
M&T Bank

Bright Futures Sponsors:
BBL Construction Services
Community Bank, N.A.

Career Path Sponsors:
Rivers Casino Schenectady
Heather A. Peterson

Friends of SEAT:
Mona Golub
Capital District Transportation Authority
Cioffi Slezak Wildgrube PC
Pioneer - NY
Repeat Business Systems

Special thanks to our vendors!
Yolanda Bush Music & The Coolwater Collective
Blue Rose Cheesecake & Bake Shop
New Scotland Spirits
Julia Durgee

09/21/2026

You could start your culinary career sooner than you think!

👀 Instant Admission Day

9/23 | 12PM - 5PM
9/24 | 11AM - 7PM

📍 Hattie's Culinary Lab
121 Madison Avenue, Albany, NY 12202

Your SEAT is waiting.

*Acceptance depends on eligibility.

09/17/2026

☀️ TODAY IS THE DAY ☀️

The food is ready. The music is queued. Summer isn’t quite over yet!

Join us tonight for Savor the Summer!

TICKET LINK IN BIO!

Come spend the evening with us under the Central Park Pavilion for good food, good music, and good company all while celebrating our SEAT Center students!

We’ll be there rain or shine!

📍 500 Iroquois Way, Schenectady
🕔 5–8 PM

See you there, rain or shine! 🍴🎶

Tomorrow, join us to savor the summer! ☀️ Get your tickets here: https://socialenterpriseandtrainingcenter-bloom.kindful...
09/16/2026

Tomorrow, join us to savor the summer! ☀️

Get your tickets here:

https://socialenterpriseandtrainingcenter-bloom.kindful.com/e/savor-the-summer-2026

See you tomorrow, September 17 from 5–8 PM at Central Park Pavilion for an evening of good food, live music, cocktails & mocktails, and community!

🎶 Live music by Yolanda Bush Music & the Coolwater Collective
🍽️ Artisan dining stations from SEAT’s Culinary Lab
🥂 Curated cocktails & mocktails
🎟️ Raffle prizes

Come hungry. Come ready to enjoy yourself. Come Savor the Summer with us!

Tomorrow, September 17 | 5–8 PM | Central Park Pavilion
Tickets are still available!

Thank you to our sponsors!
M&T Bank
BBL Construction Services
Community Bank, N.A.
Rivers Casino Schenectady
Citizens Bank
Heather A Peterson CPA, PLLC
National Grid
Capital District Transportation Authority
Cioffi Slezak Wildgrube PC
Pioneer - NY
Repeat Business Systems

☀️ ONLY 2 DAYS TO GO! ☀️ 🎟️ Haven’t gotten your tickets yet? NOW is the time! The countdown is ON! ⏰ We’re just 48 hours...
09/15/2026

☀️ ONLY 2 DAYS TO GO! ☀️ 🎟️

Haven’t gotten your tickets yet? NOW is the time!

The countdown is ON! ⏰ We’re just 48 hours away from our 2nd Annual Savor the Summer Fundraiser☀️.

Get ready for an unforgettable evening featuring music, great food, raffles, prizes, and more!

➡️ Presale pricing ends tomorrow! Get your tickets today:

https://socialenterpriseandtrainingcenter-bloom.kindful.com/e/savor-the-summer-2026

We’ll see you there! 🥂☀️

Special thank you to our incredible sponsors!

M&T Bank
BBL Construction Services
Community Bank, N.A.
Rivers Casino Schenectady
Citizens Bank
Heather A Peterson CPA, PLLC
National Grid
Capital District Transportation Authority
Cioffi Slezak Wildgrube PC
Pioneer - NY
Repeat Business Systems

Address

131 State Street
Schenectady, NY
12305

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

(518) 372-4100

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