HARRISBURG – A measure which helps individuals in recovery from substance use disorder secure and sustain meaningful employment was approved by the PA Senate Labor and Industry Committee. Senate Bill 69 would establish the Recovery to Work Pilot Program to connect individuals in recovery with occupations through PA’s local workforce development boards. Steady, meaningful employment is critical to long-term recovery because it provides structure, stability, and a renewed sense of purpose and moves people away from government dependency. The pilot program would be administered by the Department of Labor and Industry in collaboration with various state agencies and local workforce development boards. The boards would coordinate with the treatment and recovery community, local employers, apprenticeship programs, and training providers to develop job training and employment opportunities tailored to local needs. The bill advances to the full PA Senate.
