Community Employment Plans
We work closely with businesses and local authorities to develop a shared approach on recruitment, ensuring people get better access to employment and training in Oxfordshire:
We have worked with a number of major employers to develop comprehensive Community Employment Plans (CEPs).
Currently, we have CEPs in-place with the following:
- Westgate Oxford
- Barton Park
- Bicester Eco-town
- Botley West Way redevelopment
- Crab Hill – Wantage
Successes of the Westgate Oxford CEP – in partnership with Laing O’Rourke – include:
- 15 apprenticeships supported during construction
- 15% of on-site workers have an Oxfordshire postcode
- 40% of contracts awarded within the local supply chains
- 12 site tours provided to schools and colleges
- 61 individuals supported through sector-based work academies, with 13 later employed by Laing O’Rourke or one of their sub-contractors
- Three local social enterprises supported in the supply chain
