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AGENDA Webinar Housekeeping Introductions Common Measures TEGL 17-05 DLEG-BWP PI 05-41 Performance Measures VAPIS MIS Changes
Establishing Common Measures • Effort led by OMB as part of President’s Management Agenda • Linking performance to budget • Supporting effective programs • Comparing similar programs acrossagencies • Includes six federal departments
The Common Measures Adult Measures • Entered Employment • Employment Retention • Average Earnings* • * Average Earnings become effective PY 2006; • for PY 2005, the measure is an Earnings Change.
The Common Measures Youth Measures • Placement in Employment or Education • Attainment of a Degree or Certificate • Literacy or Numeracy Gains
Common Measures Benefits • Focus on the core purposes of the workforce system • Break down barriers to integration • Resolve questions regarding consistency and reliability of data • Reduce confusion
PY 2005 Accountability Accountable for specific Common Measures • Entered Employment Rate (WIA, W-P, VETS, Trade) • Employment Retention Rate (WIA, W-P, VETS, Trade)
PY 2005 Accountability Accountable for specific WIA statutory performance measures • Adult, DW, and OY Average Earnings Gain/Replacement (WIA, W-P, VETS, Trade) • Adult and DW Employment and Credential • OY Entered Employment, Retention, Earnings, Credential • YY Retention, Skill Attainment, Diploma Attainment • Customer Satisfaction (Participants and Employers)
PY 2005 Accountability Accountable for reporting on specific Common Measures • Youth Attainment of Degree/ Certificate • Youth Placement in Employment/ Education
PY 2005 Accountability • Reporting recommended for Youth Literacy/Numeracy • Required beginning in PY 2006 • WIA performance accountability for PY 2005 still consists of the “17” measures • With some changed definitions
Program Reporting In general, individuals who are eligible for a program and receive any service should be reported in participant counts
Youth Program Design Implication #1Long-Term Participation Common Measure outcomes are unlikely to be met unless youth participate for extended periods
Youth Program Design Implication #2Network of Services Since long-term participation is needed to achieve outcomes, now more than ever, WIA youth must have access to a network of services, not a single program or provider
Youth Program Design Implication #3Assessment • Youth friendly assessments • Tell youth why they are being tested and how the test will be used • Do not retest too soon • Consider other assessments • Remove the high-stake test pressure
Definition of a “Participant”
Required Data to Record Participant Counts
Services That Commence Participation
Definition of an “Exiter”
Services That Extend the Exit Date
Services That Do Not Commence Participation or Extend Exit
Adult Common Measures Entered Employment Rate Employment Retention Rate Average Earnings
Programs Covered WIA Adult WIA Dislocated Worker Trade Act Wagner-Peyser VETS
Entered Employment Rate Definition: For those not employed at participation, the percentage employed in the 1st quarter after exit
Entered Employment Rate • Calculation:Of those not employed at participation… Number employed in 1st quarter after exit Number who exit during the quarter
Highlights of Adult Entered Employment Rate • Excludes Adults employed at participation • Employment at participation is based on information collected from the individual
Highlights of Adult Entered Employment Rate • Those who received a notice of termination or the employer has filed a WARN or similar notice are considered not employed • Transitioning Service Members (expected to retire within 12 months) are considered not employed
Employment Retention Rate • Definition:For those employed in the 1st quarter after exit, the percentage employed in the 2nd and 3rd quarter after exit • Calculation:Of those employed in the first quarter after exit… Number employed in the 2nd and 3rd quarter after exit Number who exit during the quarter
Highlights of Adult Employment Retention Rate • Includes all those employed in the 1st quarter after exit regardless of employment status at participation • Positive outcome requires employment in two post-exit quarters (does not have to be with the same employer)
PY 2006 Average Earnings Definition:For those employed in the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd quarter after exit, average six-month earnings in the 2nd and 3rd quarter after exit
PY 2006 Average Earnings • Calculation: Of those employed in the 1st, 2nd and 3rd quarters after exit… Earning from the 2nd and 3rd quarter after exit Number who exit during the quarter
Highlights of Adult Average Earnings • Includes those employed in 1st, 2nd, and 3rd quarter after exit • Only allowable data source is wage records
Highlights of Adult Average Earnings • Those whose employment was determined based on supplemental data are excluded from the earnings measure • WIA programs will use the current Adult Earnings Change measure for PY 2005
Youth Common Measures • Placement in Employment or Education • Attainment of Degree or Certificate • Literacy/Numeracy Gains
Program Covered WIA Youth
Placement in Employment or Education Definition: Of those not in post-secondary education, employment, or the military at participation, the percentage in employment, the military or enrolled in post-secondary education and/or advance training/occupational skills training in the 1st quarter after exit.
Placement in Employment or Education Calculation: Of those not employed, in the military, or in post-secondary education at participation… Number of youth employed, in the military, or enrolled in post-secondary education and/or advanced training or occupational skills training in the 1st quarter after exit Number of exiters
Highlights of Youth Placement in Employment or Education • Excludes youth in employment, the military, or post-secondary education at participation • Employment, military, and education status at participation is based on information collected from the individual • Employment and military status in the 1st quarter after exit is based on wage records (supplemental data allowed)
Highlights of Youth Placement in Employment or Education • Education status in the 1st quarter after exit is based on administrative records • Youth in secondary school at exit are included, consistent with ETA’s vision to ensure youth successfully complete their secondary education
Defining Specific Terms Post-Secondary Education A program at an accredited degree-granting institution leading to an academic degree.
Defining Specific Terms Advanced Training/Occupational Skills Training
Attainment of Degree or Certificate Definition:Of those enrolled in education at or during participation, the percentage who attained a diploma, GED, or certificate by the end of the 3rd quarter after exit.
Attainment of Degree or Certificate • Calculation: Of those enrolled in education at participation or any time during the program… Number or youth who attained a diploma, GED, or certificate by the end of the 3rd quarter after exit Number of exiters
Highlights of Youth Attainment of Degree or Certificate Youth in secondary school at exit are included, which is consistent with ETA’s vision to ensure youth successfully complete their secondary education
Highlights of Youth Attainment of Degree or Certificate • Diplomas, GEDs, or certificates can be obtained during participation or at any point by the end of the 3rd quarter after exit • Work readiness certificates will not be accepted for this measure