Starts January

Cohort 7 Open

Starts January Cohort 7 Open

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Pathways Programme

In collaboration with EqualEngineers

Introducing the Pathways Programme: a fresh approach to mentoring, helping people build confidence, skills and careers within lifting operations and construction.

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What’s Included

Engage with local eager talent - seamless mentorship platform

Mentor onboarding and guidance; unconscious-bias, reasonable-adjustment and psychological-safety resources; mentee handbook; CV, assessment-centre and workplace-readiness learning; structured liaison; tailored communications; and Insight Day planning frameworks.

Ways to Participate

Host a two-hour campus or partner visit; provide 5–10 employee mentors; and/or deliver a lifting-specific Insight Day at a site, yard or training centre.

Process Improvement

Developed by, and delivered in collaboration with, EqualEngineers, the Pathways Programme now helps create accessible routes into the lifting in construction industry. Expert support in unconscious Bias and adjustments.

Online Portal

Equal Engineers’ tailored digital platform runs and tracks the whole programme

  • "The mix of video, written content, and downloadable resources makes everything feel accessible and well-rounded."

    Former Customer

  • "What I love most is the flexibility. I can go at my own pace, revisit lessons, and keep learning whenever it works for me."

    Former Customer

  • "Even as a total beginner, I never felt lost. The step-by-step structure and encouragement along the way made all the difference."

    Former Customer

  • "This platform has become a regular part of my routine. It’s easy to use, beautifully designed, and full of helpful material."

    Former Customer

Help shape the next generation of construction talent. Through Pathways Programme Cohort 7, employers can mentor emerging talent, strengthen inclusive recruitment pathways and create meaningful routes into lifting operations and construction.

Research based, social value rigour,

Cohort 7 connects construction employers with under-represented candidates who are ready to learn, build confidence and explore realistic routes into work. The three-month programme combines one-to-one mentoring, employability workshops, online community sessions and practical Insight Days.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Membership typically includes access to our full library of digital content—videos, courses, resources, and any new material we release while you're subscribed.

  • Accepted within 14 days of booking

  • We onboard several clients to reduce costs - it can be £8k for main contractors, but less for subcontractors who desire to join

  • Memberships are flexible and can be canceled at any time from your account. You’ll retain access through the end of your current billing cycle.

  • You can have a mixture of lifting and other mentors, we have a holistic view on career paths so management etc can mentor. Cohort 7 focuses on lifting and construction, so for pure engineering we can refer you to Equal Engineers for future cohorts

  • 18-25, disadvantaged, males and females, eligible for work,

  • Crane and lifting proffessionals from your organisation or project including slingers, crane operators, lift supervisors, appointed persons, erection and maintenance engineers etc.