New ERSA report urges government to learn lessons from the past as employment support is devolved A new report from ERSA, published today, warns that the government’s plans to devolve employment support will only succeed if they build on the expertise, infrastructure and lessons developed through more than 25 years of nationally commissioned programmes. The…

We’re pleased to announce that entries are now open for the 2026 Employability Awards, marking the prestigious event’s 14th year of recognising excellence across the employment support sector.  Launched on Employability Day 2026, the awards celebrate the individuals, teams, partnerships and organisations making a difference to people’s lives by supporting them to move closer to, enter and…

In response to the interim findings of the Milburn Review, we said: “The findings of Alan Milburn’s interim report reveal a stark imbalance at the heart of the system: for every £1 spent on employment support for young people, £25 is spent on keeping those same young people on benefits. At ERSA, we know that…