Linknet Mentoring Ltd's 16-24 Job Ready project will improve the skills and confidence of education leavers, primarily aged 16-24, from black, minority ethnic communities in Edinburgh, the Lothians, Fife and the Scottish Borders. Over three years, the project will benefit 180 mentees, 180 mentors and 45 organisations who will have the ability to recruit and retain more BME people. This grant will fund 5 salaries, running costs, office rent, beneficiaries costs, staff training and travel and freelance fees.