The Employer Resource Network (ERN) model is an innovative approach to workforce development that was initiated in West Michigan in 2008.  Since then, ERNs have grown to 27 Area Networks and 11 Lead Organizations in Michigan, New York, Wisconsin, Ohio and Indiana.

ERNs pull together job retention services, work supports, education and training. While the focus is on entry-level and low wage employees, the services are available to all who work for ERN member companies.

ERNs work with leaders and apply the principles of disruptive innovation to create lasting change. Employer Resource Networks are employer-based, with the Employer as an investor, not a just customer. Networks usually include six to ten small-to mid-sized companies interested in forming a network to create economies of scale in accessing resources that benefit employees and by extension their own bottom lines.
 
Because the target employees may be receiving or eligible for public assistance, ERNs also include strong partnerships with community service providers such as social service agencies, workforce development groups, chambers of commerce and economic development groups and community and technical colleges or other training institutions.

United Way of Pennsylvania is considering whether this program would be suitable to be scaled statewide. If you are interested in learning how to bring ERN to your community, please fill out this survey or reach out to Maggie Livelsberger or Amanda McNaughton.

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* 1. Did you attend the ERN Webinar on October 21st at 1:30pm? 

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* 2. Do you feel like you understand the ERN model and the benefits it offers to both workers and employers?

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* 3. Are you interested in bringing the ERN model to your community?

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* 4. What information, if any, do you need to make a decision about the ERN model and your community?

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* 5. Would you be interested in exploring the ERN model as a scaleable statewide solution for workeforce development?

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* 6. What information, if any, do you need to make a decision about UWP exploring ERN as a statewide model to offer solutions to employers and employees for their workforce development needs?

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* 7. Please provide a contact person at your United Way

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