Evidence First: Sector-Focused Training That Meets the Needs of Job Seekers and Employers

Connecting low-income individuals to available jobs can be a challenge when available training programs are too expensive or do not teach the skills that employers are looking for. In this podcast from MDRC, a sector-focused approach to training is discussed, which can help with these issues by making sure the available labor force receives credentials that will lead to success in the workforce. Engaging employers in the skill-building process is one facet of the WorkAdvance program, and one of the researchers evaluating this program serves as an expert discussant on the podcast.