ABOUT THE RURAL & URBAN TRAINING SCHEME
RUTS has been an inclusive, innovative service for young people in the east of Scotland since its founding in the early 1980s.
We are responsive to the needs of young people in our communities. We strive to help young people overcome barriers, enhance skills, gain qualifications and achieve their potential.
RUTS do this through using themes of motorbikes, bicycles and general fitness to offer accredited vocational training, as well as bespoke employability and sector-specific courses. RUTS offers tailored personal development, recognising each young person’s individual needs, skills, strengths, ambitions and personalities.
We use mobile equipment to deliver our services across schools and a range of partner agencies. This collaboration continues to build positive relationships within the community and ensures we can reach the young people who will benefit most from engagement with RUTS.
Our values and the way we behave are critical to the continued growth and success of RUTS. We want to I.N.S.P.I.R.E. our staff and young people to learn new skills, develop their potential and achieve their goals.
I.N.S.P.I.R.E.
INNOVATIVE
Creative diverse culture encouraging and nurturing ideas.
NETWORKS
Connecting and building relationships.
SEAMLESS
Effective service delivery through joined up services and partnerships.
PARTICIPATIVE
Collaborating in the design and implementation of our services.
INCLUSIVE
We encourage diversity and welcome people from all communities.
RESPONSIVE
Anticipating and adapting our services to meet needs.
EMPOWERING
Connecting people to opportunities to reach their potential.