R2T

For Prisons · Probation · Schools

Your Trade.
Your Future.

A structured trade pathway programme for young people who need a real route forward. Built by someone who's been there. Gives people direction, qualification routes, and a plan they can actually follow.

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11
Trade Pathways
300K+
UK Trade Shortage
£300+
Max Day Rate Available
0
Degrees Required
Free · No Commitment
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"I'm not going to tell you what to do with your life. You've had enough of that. What I'm going to do is show you what's possible — because I've been exactly where you are."

— Founder, Route 2 Trade
Our Story

Built By
Someone
Who's Been There.

Route 2 Trade wasn't created in an office. It was created by someone who came out with nothing and built something — using the trades as the vehicle.

The gap was obvious. Nobody was giving young people a clear, honest picture of what the trades pay, how to get into them, and what the real pathway looks like. This programme fills that gap.

Still building. Route 2 Trade exists because the right information at the right time changes trajectories.

Lived Experience Still on the Journey UK Based
The Programme

What
They
Get.

A comprehensive digital course covering every major trade — from zero to self-employed. Real pathways, real earnings, real language. No waffle.

Covers trade pathways, earnings at every level, qualification routes, criminal records guidance, self-employment, tax and CIS — all in plain English. Participants work through it at their own pace, building a personal action plan as they go.

Get in touch to see the full programme.

Electrician
Up to £300/day
Plumber
Up to £250/day
Gas Engineer
Up to £300/day
Bricklayer
Up to £220/day
Carpenter
Up to £220/day
Plasterer
Up to £200/day
Painter & Dec
Up to £180/day
Roofer
Up to £220/day
Tiler
Up to £190/day
Groundworker
Up to £190/day
HVAC Engineer
Up to £260/day
For Organisations

How It
Works.

Simple, transparent, built for organisations that want to give the people they work with a genuine path forward.

01
Get in Touch

Contact us to discuss your organisation's needs — whether you're running a small pilot or looking for an annual licence for a large institution, we'll put together the right arrangement.

No commitment
02
We Set You Up

Once agreed, we create accounts for the individuals you're working with. Each person gets their own secure login — their progress, workbook and quiz results are saved to their profile throughout the programme.

Same day
03
Share Login Details

Pass login details to each individual — on paper, by email, or however works for your organisation. They access the programme on any device, including low-tech and restricted environments.

Your way
04
They Work Through It

They read the guide, complete 5 interactive modules, take the self-assessment quiz, use the earnings calculator, and build their personal plan in the workbook. Self-paced, no pressure.

Immediate access
05
Track Progress

Your organisation dashboard shows who's enrolled, how far they've got, and what modules have been completed. Simple reporting you can use for your own records and outcomes evidence.

Organisation portal
Works anywhere

The programme is designed to work in any environment. PDFs can be printed and distributed. The course runs on any device — including low-tech and restricted settings.

Prisons Probation Services PRUs Youth Offending Teams Resettlement Charities
Packages

Tailored To
Your Organisation.

We work with prisons, probation services, schools, and resettlement charities. Pricing is based on your organisation's size and needs — get in touch and we'll put something together.

Licensed on a keys model — each key gives one participant access to the full programme. Keys are assigned by your organisation and tracked through your dashboard.

Starter
25
Keys
  • Full programme access for all participants
  • Organisation dashboard — track progress and completions
  • Personalised completion certificates
  • Onboarding support and participant instructions
  • No facilitation required from your staff
  • Good for: testing with a small group
Enquire
Standard
50
Keys
  • Full programme access for all participants
  • Organisation dashboard — track progress and completions
  • Personalised completion certificates
  • Onboarding support and participant instructions
  • No facilitation required from your staff
  • Good for: schools, probation & charities
Enquire
Unlimited
∞
Keys
  • Full programme access for all participants
  • Organisation dashboard — track progress and completions
  • Personalised completion certificates
  • Onboarding support and participant instructions
  • No facilitation required from your staff
  • Priority support
  • Invoice payment available
  • Covers one team or service area — not nationwide. Each service area requires its own licence.
Enquire
All pricing on request. Invoicing available for public sector and charity organisations. Get in touch to discuss what works for you.
Outcomes

What People
Say.

Route 2 Trade is in its early stages. Below are the kinds of outcomes we are working towards — and where we are collecting our first case studies.

"For the first time I actually understood what I needed to do to become an electrician. The pathway was laid out clearly — I could see exactly what it would cost, how long it would take, and what I'd earn at each step."

Programme Participant Pre-release, HMP — South East

"The section on criminal records and trades was something we've needed for years. Honest, accurate, and it gives people realistic hope rather than setting them up to fail."

Resettlement Worker Probation Service

"The fact that it was built by someone who's actually been through the system makes all the difference. It doesn't feel like something written about us — it feels like something written for us."

Course Participant Post-release, Midlands
Are you a partner organisation or participant with a story to share? We are actively collecting case studies and outcomes data.
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Work With Us

Get In
Touch.

Whether you're a prison, probation service, school, or resettlement charity — we want to hear from you.

Fill in the form and we'll get back to you within 2 working days. If you're looking to discuss a bespoke arrangement, annual licence, or partnership — just let us know in the message.

Email contact@route2trade.com
Based United Kingdom
Response time Within 2 working days
Invoicing Available for all public sector & charities