About Us
Our Mission
Employer Resource Networks (ERNs®) assist private companies in supporting working families to gain self-sufficiency while driving business growth. ERN USA transforms companies one employee at a time through its onsite Success Coaching model, the support and growth of existing ERNs®, the development of new networks, peer learning across all partners, and evaluation to demonstrate high impact for employees, employers, government and communities.
The ERN® model is an innovative approach to workforce development that was initiated in West Michigan in 2007. As of May 2022, ERNs® have grown to 28 Area Networks with 19 Lead Organizations, 38 Success Coaches, and over 250 employers in 11 states with an average employer ROI of over 700%.
Other regions seeking innovative ways to blend the efforts of business, social service and workforce development agencies are expressing interest in learning more about how to launch an ERN® in their own communities.
ERN USA Network Benefits
ERN USA partners with Lead Organizations who assist in new ERN® start-ups. These new ERNs® become licensed members of ERN USA with benefits that include:
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ERN® Data Solutions for metrics tracking that helps determine individual ERN and national network impact
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National ERN® conferences for best practice sharing and development
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Quarterly national Peer Learning Calls for both administrators and success coaches
The ERN USA trademark is our “Good Housekeeping Seal.” It lets other organizations know that a member belongs to the ERN USA Network, and has:
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Completed the 5 Phase ERN Collaborative Development Process
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Follows an employer-led model that is uniform across all ERNs nationally
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Shares an onsite Success Coach
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Uses the data and process driven ERN USA Data Solutions CMS
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Participates in ERN USA Peer Learning events