COMMON MEASURES FOR WIOA ADULT PROGRAMS Entered Employment The number of adult participants who are in unsubsidized – employment during the 2nd quarter after the exit quarter. Employment Retention The number of participants who are in unsubsidized – employment during the 4th quarter after the exit quarter. Median Earnings The median earning or participants who are in unsubsidized – employment in the second quarter after exit. Credential Rate The percentage of participants who obtain a recognized – postsecondary or secondary diploma (or its equivalent) during participation of within 1 year after exit. Skill Gains The percentage of participants who, during a program year, are in an – education or training program that leads to a recognized postsecondary credential or employment and who are achieving measureable skill gains toward such a credential or employment. COMMON MEASURES FOR YOUTH Placement Rate the percentage of program participants who are in education, training – activities or in unsubsidized employment during the second quarter after exit. Retention Rate The percentage of program participants who are in education, training – activities or unsubsidized employment during the 4th quarter after exit from the program. Median Earnings The median earnings in the second quarter after exit. – Credential Rate The percentage of participants who obtain a recognized – postsecondary, secondary diploma or its equivalent during participation of within 1 year after exit. Skill Gains The percentage of participants who, during a program year, are in an – education or training program that leads to a recognized postsecondary credential or employment and who are achieving measureable skill gains toward such a credential or employment. COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATION A private nonprofit organization that is representative – of a community or a significant segment of a community and that has demonstrated expertise and effectiveness in the field of workforce investment. COMMUNITY and SERVICE LEARNING PROJECTS - (Youth Program Leadership Development Element) Structured workplace or community-based learning experience, through which participants learn and develop by participating in organized community service work activities designed to meet identified community needs. Community and Service Learning Projects are designed collaboratively by the program and participant(s) to further understanding of course content, acquire a broader appreciation of the discipline, enrich the learning experience, and promote a lifelong civic engagement and enhanced sense of civic responsibility. COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT/OBJECTIVE ASSESSMENT A comprehensive assessment is a – more detailed examination that identifies service needs, academic levels, goals, interests, skill levels, abilities, aptitudes, and supportive service needs, and measures barriers and
COMMON MEASURES FOR WIOA ADULT PROGRAMS Entered Employment – The number of adult participants who are in unsubsidized employment during the 2nd quarter after the exit quarter. Employment Retention – The number of participants who are in unsubsidized employment during the 4th quarter after the exit quarter. Median Earnings – The median earning or participants who are in unsubsidized employment in the second quarter after exit. Credential Rate – The percentage of participants who obtain a recognized postsecondary or secondary diploma (or its equivalent) during participation of within 1 year after exit. Skill Gains – The percentage of participants who, during a program year, are in an education or training program that leads to a recognized postsecondary credential or employment and who are achieving measureable skill gains toward such a credential or employment. COMMON MEASURES FOR YOUTH Placement Rate – the percentage of program participants who are in education, training activities or in unsubsidized employment during the second quarter after exit. Retention Rate – The percentage of program participants who are in education, training activities or unsubsidized employment during the 4th quarter after exit from the program. Median Earnings – The median earnings in the second quarter after exit. Credential Rate – The percentage of participants who obtain a recognized postsecondary, secondary diploma or its equivalent during participation of within 1 year after exit. Skill Gains – The percentage of participants who, during a program year, are in an education or training program that leads to a recognized postsecondary credential or employment and who are achieving measureable skill gains toward such a credential or employment. COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATION – A private nonprofit organization that is representative of a community or a significant segment of a community and that has demonstrated expertise and effectiveness in the field of workforce investment. COMMUNITY and SERVICE LEARNING PROJECTS - (Youth Program Leadership Development Element) Structured workplace or community-based learning experience, through which participants learn and develop by participating in organized community service work activities designed to meet identified community needs. Community and Service Learning Projects are designed collaboratively by the program and participant(s) to further understanding of course content, acquire a broader appreciation of the discipline, enrich the learning experience, and promote a lifelong civic engagement and enhanced sense of civic responsibility. COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT/OBJECTIVE ASSESSMENT – A comprehensive assessment is a more detailed examination that identifies service needs, academic levels, goals, interests, skill levels, abilities, aptitudes, and supportive service needs, and measures barriers and