At Link, we are proud to announce our collaboration with the inspiring charity, Miss Macaroon, through their impactful mentoring programme. This initiative is designed to support young, unemployed adults, helping them gain the skills and confidence needed to secure employment and embark on fulfilling careers.

A select group of our team members, including Rachael Chambers, Sam Bartlett, James Hall , Megha Bhat, Ben Latcham, Jack Knapton, Yeakoob Choudhury, and Will Talbot, have been paired with mentees who have recently completed the “Macaroons That Make a Difference” (MacsMAD) training course. This 10-week course, offered by Miss Macaroon, is tailored to help young individuals, aged 18 to 35, overcome personal barriers to employment by teaching essential workplace skills in a unique and supportive environment. Whether working in the charity’s production kitchen or their signature Prosecco and macaroon bar, the trainees receive hands on experience, preparing them for real world job opportunities.

After completing their training, each mentee is paired with a Link mentor for continued support. Our mentors will guide their mentees through a journey of self-discovery, confidence-building, and career readiness. By helping them fine-tune their CVs, preparing them for interviews, and introducing them to industry networks, we hope to make a lasting difference in their lives.

Miss Macaroon’s MacsMAD programme goes beyond basic job training by creating meaningful experiences. Each cohort of trainees is invited to tour a local luxury hotel, meeting professionals such as the Head Chef, to broaden their career aspirations and make valuable connections.

By collaborating with Miss Macaroon, Link are thrilled to contribute to this mission. Our team is not only committed to helping these young adults find jobs but also empowering them to achieve their personal and professional goals. Working with Miss Macaroons reminds us of the profound impact we can make, and we feel honoured to be part of a programme that is changing lives.

We look forward to seeing our mentees grow, gain confidence, and step into the world of work with the tools they need to thrive. It’s a privilege to know that, together with Miss Macaroon, we are making a difference.

Link Engineering Volunteering Day with The Heart of England Foresting

The Link team recently volunteered to support The Heart of England Forest charity in its mission to create and conserve broadleaf forests. As part of Link Engineering’s Corporate Social Responsibility efforts, we aim to assist and support several local charities. This year, we chose The Heart of England Forest, an organization with the ambitious goal of reversing centuries of woodland decline by conserving broadleaf forests. With over 2 million trees already planted, their target is to cover 30,000 acres with new woodland, and they have successfully planted trees on 7,000 acres so far.

This initiative significantly impacts our efforts to become more carbon-neutral. By supporting The Heart of England Forest, we aim to make a positive environmental impact, help mitigate climate change, and create habitats for diverse wildlife.

As volunteers, our task was to remove plastic spiral tree guards from the growing trees, helping protect the environment and emerging wildlife. This hands-on experience allowed us to appreciate the surrounding nature and crucial work The Heart of England Forest does for the local environment.

After a productive morning, we enjoyed a rewarding walk, taking in the natural beauty that The Heart of England Forest has cultivated. This experience gave us a deeper understanding of the impact we were making, as we observed the different stages of woodland development and improvement.

It was a privilege to work with The Heart of England Forest, and the team would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Jonathan and his dog Bliss for guiding us and teaching us about The Heart of England Forest project.