Description

RUTS (Rural & Urban Training Scheme) is a charity and an approved SQA training provider with over 40 years of experience in delivering a diverse range of vocational, employability and sector specific training. RUTS focus on equipping young people with the skills, confidence, and qualifications needed to achieve their potential.

 

RUTS aim to improve the chances of young people aged 14 – 24 to achieve a positive destination by gaining skills, work experience and progressing into employment, an apprenticeship or further/higher education.

ASK: We are looking for organisations to provide opportunities for young people aged 16-24 across East Lothian, Midlothian or Edinburgh to gain work experience and/or progress into a job or a modern apprenticeship.

Benefits to employers:

• RUTS ensures that young people’s skills align with the opportunities provided by employers.
• Future Workforce: Helps employers identify potential future employees within the community.
• Brand Awareness: Increases the visibility of the company brand in the local community.
• Community Ethos: Demonstrates the company’s commitment to giving something back to the community.

Quote from a young person

What has your experience of the RUTS employability programme been?

“It has been helpful, especially learning the process of how to apply for jobs and the advice and support for my first ever interview at Howdens was very helpful.”

How did you feel when you were offered the apprenticeship?

“It felt really great and to get into employment, it felt like the hard work has paid  off”
 

If you are keen to get involved and help young people gain an insight into your organisation or help them create a career pathway in your sector, please contact us on 0131 663 5736 or email info@ruts.org.uk.