Employment Retention and Advancement (ERA) Demonstration Delivery, Take-Up, and Outcomes of In-Work Training Support for Lone Parents

From MDRC, this report presents findings from Britain’s Employment Retention and Advancement (ERA) demonstration program, which was designed to improve the employment prospects of low-paid and long-term unemployed individuals. Researchers analyzed take-up, service delivery, and outcomes of the program and found that the program increased the likelihood of participants taking occupationally relevant courses and training, which may have been impacted by advisory support and financial incentives.