Aura Seating is a designer and manufacturer of Yoga-based ergonomic seating and office products. The company is registered as a Minority Woman Owned Small Business Enterprise and is located in Torrance. Sanjay Murty and Minal Mondkar have been active supporters of the SBWIB for many years. Sanjay is a SBWIB Board Member and serves on the Business and Technology Committee as well as the SBWIB’s Apprenticeship Advisory Committee.

The company has partnered with the SBWIB to create a new apprenticeship occupation called, “Aircraft Interior Design and Upholstery Assembler” and will be hiring apprentices into this role. They also participate in the SBWIB Employment Training Panel (ETP) training program and hire individuals with barriers to employment, including the unhoused, youth, and justice-involved individuals. The company encourages youth to explore apprenticeships and learn about manufacturing careers.

“SBWIB is a great partner to local businesses who are looking to train and develop individuals in our community. Aura Seating has greatly benefited from our relationship and we look forward to offering these opportunities to our future associates.”