Employment Horizons is committed to improving the lives of people with disabilities and empowering the disabled population with full access and participation in making fundamental decisions regarding his/her own life.
Our 2011 Socio-Economic Return on Investment:
PROGRAM PARTICIPANT EARNINGS
Total Earnings: $3,418,548 Total Taxes Paid: $462,611
Savings to Government Benefit Programs: $800,000
Every $1 earned is estimated to stimulate the local economy by $10.
Our School–to-Work Transition Program prepares students for the world of work. Classified students referred by local
school districts may participate in the variety of services available through our Career Development and Vocational Rehabilitation Services programs
- Worked with 45 students from 17 area high schools
Our Career Development Services Division serves individuals with a high readiness and aptitude to work in the community.
- Successfully assisted many businesses and individuals in finding work opportunities- 93% of new placements work 35+ hours per week and receive benefits
- Average starting wage: $10.96/hour
Our Agency-based Fulfillment Services Division employs individuals needing a greater degree of assistance and training to
attain/maintain a job
- Continuous work for over eight years
- 11% increase in program participant earnings from 2010
-100% of Fulfillment customers would recommend Employment Horizons to other companies
Our Vocational Rehabilitation Services provide training and employment in an agency-based setting
- Served 159 individuals (an 11% increase over 2010)
- 73 went on Discover Your Community trips to real job sites in the community
Our Commercial Services Division provides groundskeeping and janitorial services to public and private entities throughout the greater Morris County area
-More than 150 buildings cleaned and 200 acres of grounds maintained at Picatinny Arsenal
-A total of 90 individuals with disabilities are employed in our janitorial and groundskeeping services.
Café Horizons and our Culinary Arts Program equips trainees to learn food industry standards while preparing light meals and baked goods for internal and external consumption
-Our cafeteria now offers program participants and staff with the opportunity to purchase lunch 5 days/week
The above highlights only some of the benefits gained by EH Program Participants and our business customers. Our Annual Report provides more comprehensive information on our Programs, Services, Activities and Achievements.