About Us
AVO is an evolution of the 'Consumer Directed Employment Network',yet different, in that we begin with the member's creative talents, skills and passions and develop an income resource around the member
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Creative Directed Employment Network (CrDEN) Mission Plan
Executive Summary
The Creative Directed Employment Network (CrDEN) is an innovative model that begins with each participant's creative identity, passions, and talents, transforming them into viable employment or microenterprise pathways. The model adapts Consumer-Directed principles to empower creators to shape their own work lives.
Mission, Vision & Goals
Mission: Empower individuals to convert creativity into income. Vision: A world where creativity fuels sustainable livelihoods. Goals: Identity discovery, Creative Employment Plans, microenterprise support, community ecosystems.
Program Model Overview
CrDEN adapts the Consumer-Directed Employer model, replacing attendants with Creative Support Partners (CSPs), service plans with Creative Employment Plans (CEPs), and fiscal agents with Creative Fiscal Hubs.
Target Population
CrDEN serves creatives, individuals with employment barriers, neurodivergent people, returning citizens, youth, seniors, and anyone seeking nontraditional entrepreneurship.
Services Offered
Creative discovery, CEP planning, skill development, business development, CSP support, fiscal services, community collaboration.
Program Workflow
Discovery → CEP development → Enrollment → Creative Support Team → Build & Launch → Growth
Revenue Model
Membership fees, coaching, grants, marketplace commissions, social enterprise income.
Organizational Structure
Executive Director, Creative Network Manager, Creative Facilitators, CSPs, Fiscal Hub Admins, Marketing Team, Outreach Coordinators.
Legal & Compliance
Clear classification of CSPs, IP protection, safety screenings, liability coverage, transparent payment systems.
Performance Metrics
Microenterprises launched, income growth, creator satisfaction, community engagement, output metrics.
Launch Plan
Phase 1: Pilot. Phase 2: Expansion. Phase 3: Scaling. Includes partnerships with arts councils, workforce boards, vocational rehab, and community organizations.
