Your OxLEP Skills journey starts here

OxLEP Skills is here to help local people and businesses in Oxfordshire achieve their full potential. Find out about our programmes and the support available to you below.

Our Programmes

'No Limits' employability support in Cherwell

Our ‘No Limits’ inclusive employability support programme, which aims to remove barriers to getting into or returning to work, education or training, is now available to Cherwell residents. It is funded until March 2025 by Cherwell District Council through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF).

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Sponsor the Oxfordshire Apprenticeship Awards 2025

Becoming a sponsor or supporter of the Oxfordshire Apprenticeship Awards is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a very special event, while showcasing your organisation and celebrating your apprenticeship success.

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Free places at green skills courses for South & Vale residents

South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils have partnered with OxLEP Skills, Abingdon & Witney College and education charity SOFEA to upskill local residents and businesses.

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Skills Bootcamps

OxLEP has been successful in securing funding to deliver a new ‘Skills Bootcamps’ programme in Oxfordshire, which aims to support residents in the county aged 19+ to acquire new skills and a pathway to employment.

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Apprenticeship webinar series for employers

From February to July 2024, we provided a fully-funded monthly webinar series to lend a helping hand to Oxfordshire employers who employ apprentices and are aiming for successful achievements.

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Our impact

Here are some of the impacts our work has made across Oxfordshire. See more of our impacts.

Million pounds of apprenticeship levy pledged

Schools and colleges in Oxfordshire Careers Hub

Individuals supported through 'No Limits'

Community Employment Plans supported

Our audiences

Employers

We help businesses navigate the Oxfordshire skills landscape.

Schools & Colleges

We help young people in Oxfordshire to take their best next step.

Ignite Sport UK

Training Providers

We work closely with training providers to deliver local skills initiatives.

Taraji No Limits Programme

Individuals

We work with organisations so that individuals can gain the skills they need for employment.

Welcome to OxLEP Skills

Watch our short film to find out all about OxLEP Skills and how we are working with local schools/colleges, training providers and employers to inform and inspire young people and create opportunities for work and training for local people.

About
OxLEP Skills

Our aim is to ensure every person who lives and works in Oxfordshire is equipped with the skills that businesses really need, helping to drive growth and innovation in the local economy.

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Featured events

We offer a range of free in-person and virtual events focusing on skills development to individuals, employers and educators.

Swalcliffe Park School Work Experience

Swalcliffe Park School Work Experience

September 4, 2024 - July 11, 2025    
All Day
Year 11, Year 12, Year 13
Swalcliffe Park School
We are looking for employers to host students for work experience in 2024/25. Please contact Emma - eciballi@swalcliffepark.co.uk or call on 07826369727.
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Cheney School Work Experience - Year 11

Cheney School Work Experience - Year 11

October 14, 2024 - October 18, 2024    
All Day
Year 11
Cheney School, Cheney Lane, Headington, Oxford, OX3 7QH
Location will be at your work place and not at school. We would love our students to learn more about the working world in your [...]
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Careers Extended Tutor Event at North Oxfordshire Academy

Careers Extended Tutor Event at North Oxfordshire Academy

October 18, 2024    
8:45 am - 10:20 am
12 and 13
North Oxfordshire Academy
Morning Careers event  08.45 am - 10.20 am for all our year 12 and 13, with different activities to support CV writing and cover letters. [...]
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Wykham Park Academy - Online Mentoring/Videos

Wykham Park Academy - Online Mentoring/Videos

November 4, 2024    
10:00 am - 10:15 am
Y12
Wykham Park
I'm looking for volunteers to support students in Oxfordshire as we try to transform our curriculum around making a better society. We are creating an [...]
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