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 June 2021, ERNs® have grown to 26 Area Networks with 17 Lead Organizations, 32 Success Coaches, and over 200 employers in 11 states.
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 in the states of NE and FL.
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
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ERN USA involvement in educating and relationship building with key local, state and federal government departments and legislatures
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
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Shares an onsite Success Coach
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Uses the data and process driven ERN USA CMS
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Participates in ERN USA Peer Learning events