A charity has been celebrating the achievements of its trainees with learning disabilities and autism.
Yellow Submarine hosted its annual Café Awards last Sunday, honouring its trainees' growth and hard work displayed throughout their 18-month training programme.
The charity gives young people with learning disabilities the chance to work in their Life Changing Cafés, situated in Oxford and Witney, bridging the gap between education and employment.
The trainees gain real-life work experience in a safe environment, and receive individualised training aimed at increasing their life skills, boosting confidence, and fostering independence.
As they graduate, they are set to take on new opportunities, including paid employment with Sodexo, Mollies and Tesco.
Sophie Bradley, enterprise development manager, said: "We are incredibly proud of our trainees and their accomplishments.
"Their determination and perseverance have been truly inspiring, and we are excited to see where their newfound skills and experiences will take them."
Becs Lay, work experience manager, added: "When you order a coffee from Yellow Submarine, you're not just fuelling your day - you're building confidence.
"When you indulge in a slice of cake, you're not only satisfying your sweet tooth - you're creating employment opportunities.
"And when you enjoy a sandwich, you're not just satisfying hunger - you're reducing social isolation."
Yellow Submarine said it is looking forward to welcoming its new cohort of trainees and encouraged people to visit the cafes.
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