Evaluating an Employer and Housing

Employer should reply to emails promptly, regularly and thoroughly.
Employer must be wiling to plan cultural activites. Suggestions of activities for the students to do on their own are not acceptable. Events don't need to be big, even just an employee welcome party & goodbye party would be fine.
Any past experiences between the employer and ERDT must be positive, with adherence to all ERDT rules, DOS rules and federal/state/local laws.
The job would move a participant to different locations often (ERDT generally allows up to 3 job locations for a single job).

Participants should have their own bed and no more than 2-3 per bedroom depending on the room’s size.
A mattress on the floor with no frame or box spring is discouraged.
Cooking facilities, good WiFi, heat and AC should be available.
Transportation must be safe, affordable, convenient & reliable.
Employer should be able to provide photos clearly showing every room in the housing that the participant will use, plus the exterior. We recommend securing the photos as early as possible, as it may be difficult for the employer to get housing photos when the housing is currently occupied.

The area must provide opportunities for the participant to do fun & interesting things outside of work hours, either nearby or easily and affordably accessible by affordable transportation.
The participant would not make much money after paying for rent and transportation.
Past ERDT End-Of-Program evaluations about the employer should be mostly positive.