The EPIC non-profit organization has been operating in Slovakia since 2012 and is a subsidiary of the EPIC Assistorganization with headquarters in Brisbane, Australia. EPIC n.o. is a member of the American Chamber of Commerce, the Social Innovation Europe network and follows up on the values and mission of its parent organization.
Vision: Being an innovative and unique provider of community-oriented services.
Mission: Empower individuals and communities in theirenvironment in overcoming disadvantage, thus allowing them to make full use of their potential.
Goals:
• Increase awareness of employing people with various kinds of disadvantages,
• Initiate and assist in preparation and implementation of programs focused on increasing employment at the local level,
• Influence development of public policies in the areas of employment and social inclusion of marginalized groups.
We seek to accomplish our goals particularly through five main programs:
- Supporting employment of people with disabilities
- Supporting municipal social enterprises
- Supporting youth employment
- Supporting international labour mobility
- Supporting public policies
