Our core offer is the Built Environment Pathways Masterclass, a borough-based, employer-informed programme designed to create structured access into the sector.
We work locally to develop local labour, connecting residents to training, employment and self-employment opportunities within their own communities.
Through the Masterclass, we:
Provide clear industry insight and practical pathway planning
Signpost accredited training providers and enrolment routes
Deliver site behavioural readiness and induction preparation
Offer exposure to trades including carpentry, multi-trade, electrical, drylining, plumbing, plastering, tiling, painting & decorating, construction operations and logistics entry pathways
Introduce realistic self-employment foundations for those seeking autonomy
Connect participants to social value-aligned employers and recruiters
Facilitate introductions to industry networks such as Fit Out Futures
Pair emerging talent with experienced trade mentors
Our approach is structured, practical and rooted in real industry experience. We prepare people not only to access opportunities, but to sustain them.
Workforce development is not only about technical skills, it is about confidence, resilience and belonging.
We provide structured wellbeing-informed support alongside our pathway delivery, ensuring individuals are prepared for the realities of the professional environment.
Our support includes:
1:1 guidance and life skills coaching
Workshops on confidence, communication and conflict resolution
Site culture awareness and behavioural readiness
Mental Health First Aid informed sessions
Access to accredited practitioners where required
Safe, reflective group discussions rooted in lived and professional experience
We remove financial barriers wherever possible, ensuring support is accessible.
Our focus is not on labelling individuals, it is on strengthening capability, autonomy and long-term stability.
We support developers, contractors, local authorities and housing providers to deliver meaningful workforce outcomes aligned to Section 106 and TOMs frameworks.
Our borough-based model enables partners to:
Develop reliable local labour pipelines
Engage underrepresented communities
Deliver measurable employment and training outcomes
Improve early-stage retention and workforce stability
Create empowered options for candidates and employers
We design and deliver pre-employment pathways, placements, employer engagement, and structured retention support.
Our work goes beyond compliance. We focus on long-term workforce sustainability, helping organisations build environments where diverse talent can thrive.
The built environment has made progress in recognising wellbeing, but access, belonging and early support remain critical.
Altar Create CIC delivers inclusion-focused talks, workshops and facilitated sessions designed to open thoughtful dialogue around mental health, belonging and professional equity.
Our sessions are suitable for:
Young people and early career entrants
Trainees and apprentices
Site teams and supervisors
Employers and industry partners
Community and education settings
Sessions are calm, practical and human. They draw on lived experience and professional insight to:
Normalise conversations around wellbeing
Encourage early support-seeking
Strengthen understanding and empathy on site
Reduce isolation and improve team cohesion
We focus on elevating underrepresented voices within professional spaces, ensuring individuals feel seen, respected and capable.
Learn, Plan, and Be Inspired
Pre-employment pathways (1week)
Construction and built-environment career pathways
Engage in Real Opportunities Skill Development, Guaranteed Employer or Recruiter Interview
Supporting Wellbeing and Growth Wraparound wellbeing-informed employability delivery
