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.