Oxfordshire County Council Honors 22 Young People for Beating Employment Barriers
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Updated · This Is Oxfordshire · Jul 5
Oxfordshire County Council Honors 22 Young People for Beating Employment Barriers
3 articles · Updated · This Is Oxfordshire · Jul 5
Summary
Twenty-two Oxfordshire residents aged 16 to 24 were recognized at County Hall for overcoming barriers to work through the council’s employment support service.
The service helps young people with learning or physical disabilities and long-term health conditions through supported internships and the government-funded Connect to Work programme, with dedicated support workers.
One award winner is now succeeding in a customer service job after workplace adjustments, while the Supported Intern of the Year was praised for strong customer feedback and positive reviews.
Two employers were also honored: The Pub Club for paid hospitality roles leading to permanent jobs, and GXO Logistics in Banbury for long-term backing of accessible hiring.
Council leaders said the awards highlighted not just job outcomes but growing confidence, practical skills and the wider business case for more inclusive employment.