Training for Employers

  • National Safety Council's First Aid and CPR (cardio-pulmonary resuscitation) Training
  • Pennsylvania: Pennsylvania completed a Recovery Coach Workforce Education Series and a Supporting Recovery in the Workplace ECHO series for Employers. Session from each series have been uploaded to YouTube and can be accessed by going to PA’s Department of Labor & Industry Opioid Programs web page, please see snippet below.
    • Project ECHO 2024-2025: Project ECHO 2024-2025 at Penn State developed and is delivering an 8-session workforce development series for Pennsylvania employers to dispel stigma and provide education and strategies around hiring individuals with a history of substance use disorder. The ECHO series may have concluded, but the learning continues! Recordings of past sessions are now available, giving employers access to expert insights and practical strategies for fostering a recovery-friendly workplace. These sessions provide valuable guidance on reducing stigma, improving workplace well-being, and supporting employees on their recovery journey.
    • Recovery Coach Workforce Education Series: The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry in partnership with PA CareerLink® and the University of Pittsburgh proudly presents the with effective strategies to inspire and sustain engagement among clients struggling with substance use disorders, particularly in the context of employment-based interventions
  • Recovery Friendly Leader (RFL) – RFL is a 501(c)(3) that provides training to corporate leaders, managers, and supervisors on how to effectively support employees with substance use disorders and how to promote safer, healthier, and more productive workplaces.
  • Recovery Business Alliance (RBA) - Recovery Business Alliance (RBA), is a non-profit organization dedicated to creating recovery responsive workplaces nationwide in support of employees, employers and economies.
  • Red Cross Group Training for a Safer Workplace - Training for First Aid, CPR, automated external defibrillator (AED) and basic life support (BLS)