Inspire a generation with Routes2Success
ARE’s flagship role-model & mentoring programme for ethnic minority children and young people aged 10-24 in London is run by a network of passionate volunteers committed to equity in education.
What we do
Routes2Success (R2S) delivers culturally-competent support to schools through volunteer-led mentoring and role-model sessions.
Children and young people aged 10-25 are matched with positive role-models from similar backgrounds to themselves, to help with career choices; building entrepreneurial skills; overcoming obstacles and reengaging with learning.
By working closely with teachers, we design impactful and tailored interventions that improve students’ attainment and aspirations, and their confidence and self-esteem.
How it works
Our sessions are delivered by dedicated volunteers chosen for their commitment to improving educational outcomes for Black, Asian, Arab and Mixed Heritage young people in London.
Schools can sign up for a minimum of three group workshops, led by role models, that cover themes such as Personal Development, Entrepreneurship, Education, and Employability.
After the group workshops, we can collaborate with teachers to identify students who would benefit most from our 1:1 mentoring programme. These students embark on a 6-10 session tailored mentoring journey, and are carefully matched with a mentor to support their individual needs.
“Your dedication has not only improved behaviour and attitudes toward learning but has also empowered our students to express themselves more freely. We couldn’t be more grateful for the difference you’ve made.”
Kemi’s Story
A student’s perspective
“If I had to rate Route2Success on a scale of 1-5, I would give it a 5. My mentor was absolutely kind, motivational, and helped open my eye to things I never realised were a problem.”
Greg’s story
A role-model’s perspective
“I know that along with my other R2S role models models, however small, we are making a difference in the lives of the young people by supporting them with careers advice, entrepreneurial skills, making positive choices and guidance to overcome obstacles.”
Year 9 Teacher
A TEACHER’S perspective
“The workshops earlier in the year which focused on motivating our Year 9 girls have had a significant impact on students, who we have seen become more confident and focused in lessons. The boys […] have all also made significant progress in terms of their behaviour and attitude towards their learning.”
Did you know…
Routes2Success has been working with young people in schools, colleges, young offender institutes and prisons since 2013?
Back then, ARE was known as BTEG!
Watch Programme Manager Brianna Cyrus and Action for Race Equality’s Chief Executive Jeremy Crook OBE, explain how Routes2Success works.
Thanks to these sessions, I feel like I have a better idea of what I want to do in the future”
Why our work matters
We believe all young people deserve the chance to grow into their true potential and leave school feeling inspired about their future educational and career journeys.
But we know that sometimes Black, Asian, Mixed-heritage and Minority ethnic students are left falling through the gaps of a stretched system, negatively impacted by the wider inequalities affecting our communities and left disengaged from their ambitions and passions.
Our work shows a targetted and localised approach, led-by and for Black, Asian, Mixed-heritage and Minority ethnic communities works best, improving the long-term prospects of young people.
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Children and young people mentored
With your help and commitment, Routes2Success can continue to inspire all our young people to reach their potential and feel positive about their futures. If you’d like to get involved with Routes2Success, either as a volunteer or to sponsor our work we invite you to contact us.