targets are required at the sub-state level only for the three Title I programs Adult, Dislocated Worker, – and Youth. These local targets are to be negotiated between the regional Workforce Development Councils (WDCs) and the Workforce Board. The current practice under WIA has been to consult with the WDCs in developing target levels to propose to the federal agencies as required for the negotiation process. Only the six core WIOA programs are required to use the WIOA performance measures. Participation of any other federal or state program in a WIOA plan” or plan” does “combined “unified not invoke WIOA accountability for any additional programs. Washington’s Alignment with WIOA WIOA shifts several elements of the performance accountability system in the direction of current Washington practices, it will require significant changes and at least minor modifications in almost every aspect of those processes. WIOA measures compared to current Washington Core Measures Measure WIOA Washington Impact Employment 2nd and 4th quarters exit 3rd quarter after exit These are very similar Rate to the IPI/State Core measures. Existing Median 2nd quarter after exit 3rd quarter after exit sources and methods Earnings appear to be adequate Credential Percentage of participants who State Core measure is for providing this data. Rate either obtained postsecondary similar, but significant credential, or obtained secondary details still to be diploma during determined. participation or within one year after exit. (More complicated definition for Title III Youth) Skills Gain Percentage of participants (not No comparable State A new measure of only exiters) who are in a core measure progress while in program leading to either: a training has yet to be postsecondary credential, or fully defined, and will employment and achieve pose some challenges measurable skill gains toward as it involves data and credential or employment sources not used in previous workforce performance measures. Effectiveness TBD has conducted New measure(s) will be in Serving periodic employer developed over the Employers surveys. next year or more by the federal agencies. At a high level, the key outcomes identified nearly 20 years ago for the workforce system remain the focus of most performance measurement efforts. They are not static targets, but areas in which positive results should be achieved for all people, and by which improvement efforts should be focused. Employment. Earnings. Skills.
targets are required at the sub-state level only for the three Title I programs – Adult, Dislocated Worker, and Youth. These local targets are to be negotiated between the regional Workforce Development Councils (WDCs) and the Workforce Board. The current practice under WIA has been to consult with the WDCs in developing target levels to propose to the federal agencies as required for the negotiation process. Only the six core WIOA programs are required to use the WIOA performance measures. Participation of any other federal or state program in a WIOA “combined plan” or “unified plan” does not invoke WIOA accountability for any additional programs. Washington’s Alignment with WIOA WIOA shifts several elements of the performance accountability system in the direction of current Washington practices, it will require significant changes and at least minor modifications in almost every aspect of those processes. WIOA measures compared to current Washington Core Measures Measure WIOA Washington Impact Employment Rate 2nd and 4th quarters exit 3rd quarter after exit These are very similar to the IPI/State Core measures. Existing sources and methods appear to be adequate for providing this data. Median Earnings 2nd quarter after exit 3rd quarter after exit Credential Rate Percentage of participants who either obtained postsecondary credential, or obtained secondary diploma during participation or within one year after exit. (More complicated definition for Title III Youth) State Core measure is similar, but significant details still to be determined. Skills Gain Percentage of participants (not only exiters) who are in a program leading to either: a postsecondary credential, or employment and achieve measurable skill gains toward credential or employment No comparable State core measure A new measure of progress while in training has yet to be fully defined, and will pose some challenges as it involves data and sources not used in previous workforce performance measures. Effectiveness in Serving Employers TBD has conducted periodic employer surveys. New measure(s) will be developed over the next year or more by the federal agencies. At a high level, the key outcomes identified nearly 20 years ago for the workforce system remain the focus of most performance measurement efforts. They are not static targets, but areas in which positive results should be achieved for all people, and by which improvement efforts should be focused. Employment. Earnings. Skills.