AHRC NYC has been providing Innovative Workforce Solutions Since 1986
As the oldest Arc chapter in the US, we’re proud to oversee the largest employment program in the country, creating opportunity for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and youth from underserved communities. We take the hassle out of finding great talent to grow your business while you support their professional development and career aspirations. Each year we train, place and support over 2,000 employees in New York City.
Diversity Works
Put diversity to work to solve your most pressing staffing needs with AHRC NYC Employment and Business Services. We bring over 35 years of expertise in supporting and advancing disability inclusive hiring goals. Our staffing solutions reduce hiring costs, meet talent and diversity objectives, and increase workplace productivity at no cost to you.
“My entire property management team seems to benefit. The synergy between what we’re trying to accomplish here at the building and what they’re trying to accomplish as an organization works really well together so there is clearly a benefit.”
Mitchell Grant, Operations Manager | RXR Realty
What We Offer
- Access to qualified and motivated talent
- Candidate screening and matching that result in higher retention, lower turnover rates
- Dedicated retention specialists and ongoing support
- Reduced labor and onboarding expenses up to $4,600 per new hire
- Labor-force diversity that drives innovation and excels in problem solving
“Our first-hand experience of working with people with disabilities and opening up that talent pool has allowed us really to build a workforce that is bringing in a new perspective to our organization and we see an overall increase in job retention and job satisfaction. More job retention means you’re saving on the bottom line.”
Lauren Keane-Farrell, Senior Director of Administration | The Horticultural Society of New York
Our Expertise
- DEI staffing initiatives centered around talents of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities
- Tools and personnel to facilitate inclusive hiring
- Company training on issues related to disabilities and workplace best practices
- 75+ years of experience working with people with disabilities and underserved youth
We fill roles in hospitality, retail, office services, environmental and maintenance services, and everything in between.
Internship Program
Partner with AHRC NYC to host interns who have completed or are training for industry recognized certification in a range of fields. AHRC NYC screens and vets interns, covers the cost of their salaries, and provides retention specialist check-ins at no cost to you. All interns are covered by New York State Compensation and General Liability Insurance. Our interns are enthusiastic to grow your business while they gain on-the-job experience.
Interns are specialized in culinary/food services, custodial/environmental services and warehouse operations, and as direct support professionals.
We Partner with Businesses of All Sizes Across All Industries
Salesforce, Etsy, RXR Realty, Aramark, Barclay’s Center, Citi Field, Chelsea Piers, Levy Restaurants, Brookfield Partners, Sheraton LaGuardia East Hotel, Amazon, Trader Joe’s, Catbird, The MTA, H&M, TJX Companies, Montefiore Medical Center, New York Public Library, The Frick Collection, Northwell Health (SIUH) College of Staten Island
Workforce Disability Inclusion Makes Good Business Sense
Contact Us
How can AHRC NYC’s no-cost staffing solutions help meet your needs? Complete the form at the link below, and a team member will be in touch. We look forward to working together.