About A+

A+ is the American Association for Employer Relations +, a professional network of peers who work to improve the talent acquisition and recruiting process between employers and career centers to help individuals enter the workforce.

 

A+ unites employers to the three major career center systems across the nation: universities, colleges, and public/WIOA-affiliated.  

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Members include recruiting and HR specialists, career center professionals, vendors, educators, and other employer-facing practitioners. Employers represent organizations of varying sizes and industries including the private, non-profit, and government sectors. Career service professionals come from a diverse range of institutions, including universities, colleges, workforce development boards, American Job Centers, and other career-related organizations.

 

A+ is a community that provides a safe place to ask questions, share ideas, and innovate!  

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A+ is committed to bridging the gap between recruiters and career centers to achieve employment outcomes. We recognize the pivotal role employer relations practitioners play in identifying and connecting talent, and the vital contributions made by employers in shaping the workforce of tomorrow. A+ is the catalyst that brings these essential elements together.

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MISSION

To achieve strong employment outcomes through innovation in employer relations and recruiting.  

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VISION

Employers and career centers work collaboratively to fill opportunities to meet the workforce demands of today and the future.