1. E mployer R esource N etwork A project of AAHRA, The Division of Rehabilitation Services and The Freedom to Work Project

2. 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?

3. Who Are We? Joint Project of: Aberdeen Area Human Resource Association Division of Rehabilitation Services Freedom to Work Project

4. What is ERN? Integration of AAHRA & Human Services Providers Address Labor Issues in the Community Create Partnership Opportunities

5. Shared Resources HR Membership AAHRA Meetings Shared Information Employer Information Applicant Profiles Employer Incentives Collaborative Training Events What can ERN do for YOU?

6. 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?

7. Diversity Increase Diversity Efforts Accommodation Aging Workforce Labor Shortages When is ERN Useful?  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)

8. Where can ERN Information be Found? Dan Rounds - Freedom to Work Project 605-224-5336 Kathy Hassebrook - AAHRA Diversity Chair 605-225-3790 Kim Crossan - Aberdeen Division of Rehabilitation Services 605-626-2398

9. E mployer R esource N etwork A project of AAHRA, The Division of Rehabilitation Services and The Freedom to Work Project