EPRA is a Resource
EPRA provides reliable, motivated, and well trained candidates.
EPRA is a resource to the Business Community.
GET MARKETABLE CANDIDATES FOR YOUR TEAM.
From taking job orders to screening applicants, from on-site interview scheduling to completing government incentive paperwork for you, EPRA will work with you to meet your hiring objectives. According to the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependance, alcoholism and substance abuse costs employers an estimated $81 billion in reduced productivity annually.
For employers, EPRA is a resource which provides reliable, motivated, and well trained candidates who know the value of work. These candidates are eager to learn, know how to overcome obstacles and solve problems, have demonstrated excellent attendance and punctuality, and who are committed to contributing to a positive work environment.
EPRA placement services and consultation services are provided at no cost to the employer
We will help you put the pieces together from screening through hiring and retention.
Employer Resources
New York State Federal Bonding Program
New York State Employer Tax Credit Information
Work Tryout and On The Job Training Programs
Tools to success.
RESOURCES THAT CAN HELP YOU ACHIEVE SUCESS.
ADDITIONAL Resources
New York State Agencies
New York State Department of LaborNew York State Adult Career and Continuing Education Services - Vocational Rehabilitation (ACCES-VR)New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH)New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS)New York State Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD)New York State Department of Health (DOH)New York State Office of the Professions (OP)New York Statewide Career Exploration and Planning System
Career Exploration Resources
Occupational Network (O*Net)
Dictionary of Occupational Titles
Wet Feet Career Guidance
National Career Development Association
America's Career Info Net
Department of Veterans Affairs
Road to Career Success
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Career One Stop
Job Hunter's Bible
US Department of Labor
O*Net Resource Center
Awards & Recognition
The effectiveness of EPRA’s program has been recognized by professionals in the field of both substance abuse and vocational rehabilitation.
PROCLAMATIONS
Proclamations from Mayor and New York State Legislature on EPRA’s 40th Anniversary
Proclamation from the Office of the Mayor, Bill DeBlasio, April 1, 2018
Proclamation from the Office of the Govenor Andrew Cuomo, April 11, 2018
Proclamation from the Office of the Mayor, Michael R. Bloomberg, April 1, 2008
Proclamation from the Office of the Mayor, Michael R. Bloomberg, April 1, 2003
Proclamation from the Office of the Mayor, Rudolph Giuliani April 1, 1998
Proclamations from the Office of the President of the Borough of Manhattan, Ruth Messinger, April 1st, 1995
Proclamations from Mayor and New York State Legislature on EPRA’s 20th Anniversary
The National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism cited EPRA as “an innovative system linkage between alcohol and other drug treatment providers and the vocational rehabilitation community.”
The New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services identified EPRA as a unique model in which “services are organized using a full-day structured approach in a discrete environment conducive to creating a work-like milieu.”
In honor of 20 years of achievement, Mayor Rudolph Giuliani proclaimed April 1, 1998 as “Employment Program for Recovered Alcoholics Day” in New York City.
On June 9, 2000, EPRA received the Rehabilitation Program of Distinction Award from the National Rehabilitation Association and the National Rehabilitation Counseling Association, Metropolitan chapters. This was the first time that this award was presented to an organization serving individuals with the disability of alcoholism
Testimonials
TESTIMONAL FORM
Fill out the form, and let us know how the EPRA program helped you achieve your goals!
Due to the sensitive nature of our client’s anonymity, no authors are listed in testimonials.
“My confidence level is so high now that I am ready to proceed with my goal”
“The program gave me more confidence in myself than I even knew I had. I will always use that in life”
“Their program helped me get through my fears of going through this again. I thank EPRA for helping me feel that I can make it”
“I learned that I still have a chance to change my life. There is still hope”
“EPRA gave me a voice, confidence and the ability to move forward in life I am truly thankful for the opportunity to succeed”
“The program helped me realize that my goals are achievable. Progress, not perfection will set me where I want to go. Short term will eventually become long term if I keep taking the small steps in the right direction.”
“Someone cares - but you have to want it for yourself - EPRA cares!”
“EPRA reached out, and I embraced it with open arms. Such a warm, loving embrace. I recommend it to anyone who needs to get in touch with themselves”
“I got a lot more than I was expecting. Challenges - knowing I can face and conquer them. Finding out things about myself that I’ve suppressed for some time. Knowing I can attain what I want for a better life”
“I learned that there are people out there who care and want to help no matter what your background. EPRA has given me the confidence to press on”
“I got a clear idea on where I’m at on an educational level, direction on where I want to go employment-wise, and great support from the excellent staff here at EPRA”
“I learned a lot from completing this program - about introspection and self-awareness. To challenge myself and strive to reach my goals”