Project name: RUTS CashBack Academies
Age range: 12-18 years
CashBack Academies is a diversionary, early intervention vocational training and education programme for young people 12+ who are at risk of involvement in the justice system. Our participants choose to engage in one of 3 new academies: Motorbikes, Boxing or general Sports & Fitness.
CashBack Academies is a 12 week programme, with young people attending 3 days per week on average. The academies include:
- Motorbike Academy
Introduces motorbikes as a sport, method of transport and general mechanics as a route to employment - Boxing Academy
Introduces the sport of boxing through a programme of personal development where participants are supported to work towards Boxing Scotland’s coaching certificate, and have the opportunity to volunteer in their local clubs - General Sports & Fitness Academy
Provide an opportunity to complete sports leadership and personal development awards through mountain bike activities, and access accredited training in sport and leisure e.g. RLSS National Pool Lifeguarding Qualification’s (NPLQ)
Our programmes are flexible, and support fitness and wider wellbeing and employability in line with Rural & Urban Training Scheme’s existing sector-specific support. Each young person receives an individual training plan, including bespoke 3 and 6 month follow-ups to review their progress and offer additional support.
Local authority areas:
East Lothian; Midlothian; West Lothian
