EmployerResource Network

A project of AAHRA, The Division of Rehabilitation Services and The

Freedom to Work Project

The 5 W’s of ERN Who are we? What is ERN and what can ERN do for

your business? Why utilize ERN? When can ERN help? Where can ERN information be found?

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Who Are We?

EmployerResourceNetwork

Joint Project of: Aberdeen Area Human Resource Association Division of Rehabilitation Services Freedom to Work Project

What is ERN? Integration of AAHRA & Human Services

Providers Address Labor Issues in the Community Create Partnership Opportunities

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Shared Resources HR Membership AAHRA Meetings

Shared Information Employer Information Applicant Profiles Employer Incentives

Collaborative Training Events

What can ERN do for YOU?

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Employer/Provider Networking Agency Services Education on Diversity & ADA Issues

Introduction of Qualified Applicants Streamlined Application Process Benefits of a Diverse Workforce

Employment Outcomes

Why utilize ERN?

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Diversity Increase Diversity Efforts

Accommodation Aging Workforce

Labor Shortages

When is ERN Useful?

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Fact- By the year 2014, 36 million people are expected to leave their jobs and will need to be replaced (US Dept of Labor. July 2006)

Where can ERN Information be Found?

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Dan Rounds - Freedom to Work Project605-224-5336

Kathy Hassebrook - AAHRA Diversity Chair605-225-3790

Kim Crossan - Aberdeen Division of Rehabilitation Services605-626-2398

EmployerResource Network

A project of AAHRA, The Division of Rehabilitation Services and The

Freedom to Work Project