

Making Work Matter
At RealWork, we're pioneering a movement, changing not just how you view work, but how you experience it. We believe in the art of doing, in the mastery of skill, and in the unique satisfaction that comes from building with your own two hands. We're here to revolutionize the job market for the artisans, the creators, the builders—for you.
Students, Picture This:
A world where your career doesn’t start with debt. Where 'learning' and 'doing' collide in dynamic environments, crafting experts out of enthusiasts. With RealWork, immerse yourself in professions that let you stand back at the end of each day and say, “I created that.”
We’re connecting you with fulfilling roles across the UK in trades that are the backbone of our society, yet often overlooked. These are roles that put you in control, offer rapid advancement, and the opportunity to run your own business. Experience education that comes from hands-on problem solving, creativity, and a day’s hard work.
Why Choose the RealWork Path?
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Debt-Free Learning: Dive into a career without the financial burden that comes from traditional university routes. Earn as you learn, grow as you go, and build financial stability from the get-go.
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Entrepreneurial Spirit: Don't just clock in; own your craft. We provide pathways to not just working a job but owning your business. Lead, don’t follow; create, don’t just participate.
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Health is Wealth: Say goodbye to the screen that strains and the chair that confines. Embrace the health benefits that come from active, engaging work. Our jobs keep you moving, thinking, and creating.
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Job Security: With more jobs than there are skilled people, stepping into a trade means stepping into security. We have a country to build, and we want you to help us do it.
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Community and Support: You’re not alone on this journey. Join a network of professionals, mentors, and peers. At RealWork, we’re all about the people you meet and the hands that help.
Join us now. Let’s lay the foundation for a future where work is more than a chore, and skilled trades receive the spotlight they deserve. A future where the next generation of workers will build more than just structures or fix engines—they'll build a legacy.
RealWork - It’s not just work. It’s a craft.
How do I start?
Date
03/04
Time
09:00
Learn about RealWork
We are holding a number of meet and greet and learning sessions in London in 2024 - register below for your school to attend

Who are we?

About Us
RealWork was founded by two dads thinking about the future for their sons and the lack of good quality career guidance for non office based work. Hugh runs a very successful gardening and property maintenance firm and Matt runs the commercial side of a large technology company.
Founders

Hugh Mclaren
Hugh is a father of two boys and has built one of London's most successful gardening and property maintenance businesses. As with all in his space was frustrated by the lack of great people to hire and founded RealWork to solve that problem whilst also providing transformative career paths for young people.

Matt Mills
Matt is a father of four boys and has grown a number of the UK's fastest growing technology companies over the past 15 years.
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