Welcome to Michigan ERN
Michigan ERN® develops and administers Employer Resource Networks® in partnership with ERN USA® throughout Michigan to expand support for working families while improving retention and company culture for member businesses. This innovative workforce development model blends the efforts of business and nonprofits with on-site success coaching for all employee levels.
Low-wage and entry-level employees particularly benefit from connection to resources, training, and a process to identify employee challenges early with solutions to address employment barriers such as attendance, performance, financial stability, career advancement, and stress levels. Employees often start their success coach partnership with immediate needs, then move on to short and long-term goals. Meet with our team if you are interesting in joining or starting an ERN.
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Miching KPI Study Shows Impact of Employer Resource Networks®
June 13, 2024
The Michigan ERN® 2023 Employer Resource Network®(ERN®) Annual KPI Report shows that member companies who provide an ERN success coach at the workplace experience an average of 1084% return on investment with the goal of stabilizing households and growing businesses for vibrant communities. The report includes program data from three Michigan ERNs with an average workforce utilization rate of 12.1% with 4,699 Delivered Case Needs. Read more...
Employer Resource Networks® are private-public consortia whose purpose is improved workforce retention through employee support and training
The key ERN® innovations are:
- business engagement
- cross-sector collaboration among employers
- human services and educators
- workplace-based employee success coaching (case management)
- real-time referrals to community resources
ERN® stakeholders include:
- small to mid-sized companies
- public human services and workforce development
- private non-profits
- community colleges and vocational training organizations
- local, regional and national foundations and United Ways
ERNs® improve communities in a variety of ways:
- employers retain an engaged and skilled workforce
- public agencies and nonprofits get better outcomes from programs that advance economic independence
- community colleges add students and build closer ties to area businesses
ERNs® are a value proposition to all stakeholders. Their outcomes include:
- employee retention rates of 90%-98%
- average employer ROI of 500%
- increased employee engagement
- improved company culture
- informal regional human resource networks
- decreased employee reliance on public assistance
- increased family financial stability
ERN® Programs help employees access social service and training programs that support employment.
ERNs® partner with local government, non-profits and private employers to offer the best resources available
ERNs® network with other Employer Resource Networks® (ERNs) across the country who share best practices and ideas.
The Success Coach can confidentially help employees:
- improve employment skills
- overcome personal barriers
- prepare for advancement opportunities
ERNs® coordinate with community organizations to offer training opportunities such as:
- Basic computer skills
- Computer applications
- Financial management and budgeting
- Diversity education
- Credit repair and foreclosure prevention
- Affordable family nutrition
- English as a second language (ESL)
- Leadership and problem solving
- Math proficiency
- GED classes
- Health and wellness
- Free income tax preparation
ERN-USA National News
ERN USA Welcomes ERNs & Employer Members in California, Hawaii, New York, and OregonÂ
June 1, 2025: ERN USA has just launched four Employer Resource Networks® (ERNs®) including Solano County ERN with Solano County Board of Workforce Development as administrator, Hawaii ERN with Parents and Children Together, Pacific Northwest ERN with The SpringLiving, and Tompkins County ERN with Thompkins Chamber of Commerce. The impact of these new ERNs will be felt across their communities, as they bring together the best resources to support employees and employers. Onsite Success Coaches provide access to essential resources including social services, training, and financial stability programs designed to help employees overcome challenges and achieve their goals. By providing confidential, one-on-one support, these ERNs assist employees in building skills, overcoming personal barriers, and gaining financial stability. We look forward to seeing the positive change these new ERNs will bring utilizing ERN USA tools that include ERN® Data Solutions (Salesforce), ERN USA SharePoint, and ERN USA Peer Learning opportunities.
