OEREN has developed initiatives that publicly display the Network’s objectives alongside raising the profile of its members and also worked in support of other local organisations including:
- Local advisory forums with leaders and representatives from ethnic minority sectors of the Oxford community.
- “Careers Advisors & Employment Professionals” Conference 2002 with keynote address from Rt. Hon Tessa Jowell MP, Minister for Employment, Welfare to Work and Equal Opportunities
- “Commitment beyond Compliance” conference 2004 with keynote addresses from Rt Hon. Andrew Smith MP, Jon Snow and the Commission for Racial Equality
- “Show Racism the Red Card” launched 2004
- “Positive Employers Awards” Evening 2005
- Ongoing development of the OEREN website which showcases best employment practice and links to member organisations’ websites.