Green Routes provides hands-on training in horticulture and an alternative to classroom-based education for young people with additional support needs. The focus of Routes to work is to give our students employability skills and work experience.
We offer a 4-5 year educational and training programme, and aim to attract young people in their last year of school to support them, through horticulture and rural skills, to develop a range of life and employability skills. Students currently attend a number of local organisations offering work experience, often leading to paid positions.
Our training
The focus of our training is:
Horticulture
Training tailored to individual needs, including the Royal Caledonian Horticultural Society Grow and Learn Awards 1 and 2
Employability skills
Developing the work ethic, team working, listening and following instructions, time-keeping and communications skills
Independent living skills
Travel skills, literacy and numeracy, decision making and developing and meeting personal goals
Further opportunities
In addition, we provide opportunities to achieve additional skills, such as woodwork, beekeeping, animal husbandry and tractor driving.
A track record of success
