E-government is a vision of how public sector organizations of the
21st Century will govern, how they will serve citizens,
and how they will interact with business partners, their employees,
and other government organizations. The Ae@ in e-government represents
the move to a fully integrated, secure, paper free, on-demand accessible
electronic government that will:
improve integrated
service delivery;
provide universal
citizen access;
begin to enhance
traditional government structures and processes;
support new government
products and services by relying on the emergence and convergence
of new technologies; and
improve effectiveness.
ETA=s mission as a federal partner in the workforce
system is Ato contribute to the more efficient and effective functioning
of the U.S. labor market by providing high quality job training, employment,
labor market information, and income maintenance services primarily
through State and local workforce development system.@ E-government
will enhance ETA=s ability to achieve that mission while at the same
time increasing the efficiency by which it does so. It will extend
ETA=s current investments in Abricks and mortar@ as well as the investments
already made in program services and information technology.
Outcome
Goal
Transform
the core business processes of the public workforce investment
system
including the services funded and delivered by ETA's partners-to
the new
e-commerce
model.
FY
2003 Performance Goal:
A
Technology Resource Center will be operational in FY2003
Indicator:
An
operational Technology Resource Center
Data
Source:
State
and local grantees
Baseline:
No
first year baseline established
Comment:
The
Technology Resource Center will support efforts to: begin the
process of identifying and adopting technical reference models;
plan for and deliver appropriate technology assistance to all
ETA partners; build service delivery and automated systems which
citizens feel are both secure and private; assist in developing
practical yet secure processes for sharing data, and adopting
technical reference models.
Means and Strategies:
Continue collaborative efforts with the Workforce Development partners,
through the governance established for the Technology Resource Center,
to ensure that the Center is providing the technical support necessary
to meet the needs of ETA=s Workforce Development System.
FY
2003 Performance Goal:
Promote e-learning
for the Workforce Development System
Indicator:
Create
an e-learning capacity available to workforce professionals
Data
Source:
ETA's
partners
Baseline:
No
first year baseline established
Comment:
This
electronic learning system will be technology-based and deliver
high quality training online to address the skill needs of ETA=s
partners and their staff; a certification of competency is the
expected outcome of such training; credentialing is effective
and valid; the collective knowledge of the workforce system
is stored and managed and accessible to all workforce development
professionals; state and local agencies may exchange training
modules and models; distance learning standards can be tested
and disseminated; and technical assistance is available.
Means and Strategies:
ETA will award a grant and create governance based on a collaborative
and coordinated process where ETA=s partners are adequately represented
and fully involved and decisions are supported by the Policy Council.
In order to successfully implement a virtual online university, ETA
needs to:
Conduct a review
of existing systems and models to identify those that will offer
the most to the workforce system;
Investigate state
and local education/training systems that prepare workforce professionals
and determine Agaps@ in the content;
Support pilot
initiatives to demonstrate strengths and weaknesses of models;
Focus on measurable
and successful learning outcomes;
Choose customizable
e-learning products to fit state branding requirements and program
specifications;
Ensure that e-learning
models, products and services can be provided at differing levels
of technical sophistication to fit the capacities of individual
state systems; and
Assess and implement
existing systems and curriculums.
FY
2003 Performance Goal:
ETA
will become digitally-based and Internet-accessible.
Indicator:
All
information reporting systems will be Web-based and major
business functions will be reviewed and re-engineered to
digital processes and ETA will be compliant with the Government
Paperwork Elimination Act (GPEA).
Data
Source:
ETA/Grantee
reporting forms; internal ETA business functions
Baseline:
Existing
Web-based systems and business processes.
Comment:
As
business processes and workflows are reviewed, initial focus
will be on: developing an on-line grant management process
in coordination with other agencies; Internet-based financial
and performance reporting; technical models of governance;
elimination of program and audit barriers; on-line reporting
policies, guidance, and feedback systems; a virtual one-stop
shop for all ETA services; and meeting the requirements
for GPEA.
Means and Strategies:
ETA will have
analyzed its current business functions/processes and re-engineered
many of its business practices and its partner and interoffice
relationships in order to streamline and automate its current
operations.
New automation
systems will continue to be designed, developed and integrated
into ETA=s business operations during FY2003.
ETA's continuing goal is to use information resources to achieve both
program and management strategic goals. The electronic tools will
enable our employees and partners to lower costs, improve work processes
and more effectively use their talents. It will also increase the
availability, timeliness and usefulness of performance information
critical to measuring progress in achieving goals.
Outcome
Goal
Improve
organizational performance and communication
through effective deployment of IT resources
FY
2003 Performance Goal:
Continue
development of the agency-wide Enterprise Information Management
System (EIMS) to capture the grants life cycle process from
initiation to closeout.
Indicator:
EIMS
will be used to effectively manage ETA's grants process.
Data
Source:
Programmatic
financial and participant reports submitted by grantees via
the Web; internal data generated by automated tracking and processing
systems.
Baseline:
EIMS
as it exists today.
Comment:
EIMS
will continue to evolve as the Information back-bone of ETA.
All ETA grants will be tracked through the system from inception
until closeout. Performance and financial data will be integrated
in order to develop a more comprehensive picture relating to
the success of ETA programs. Output reports will be readily
accessible and Web-based, with a succession of charts and tables
available that will begin with an ETA-wide presentation, and
then allow a drill-down 'functionality' to specific program
and grantee level reporting. An on-line output reporting function
will be developed for the grantee community, providing a comparative
analysis capability. EIMS will continue to integrate information
from other systems and external data sources. (This goal will
be refined.)
Means and Strategies
Continue to add
electronic on-line reporting forms for collecting financial data
and performance measures as data collections are approved by OMB.
Continue to evolve
the output reporting system to put timely and accurate information
through use of "dashboard display technology" into the hands of
Executives, Managers and professional staff.
Build electronic
interfaces to external systems and data sources and integrate
this information into the EIMS output reporting system.
Continue consultations
with Grantees to ensure that the external reporting module is
a "value-added" component of EIMS and meets their information
needs.
ETA's continuing goal will
be to maintain effective financial management practices within the
agency for budgeting, accounting and financial reporting that support
program delivery, resource management and the safeguarding of assets
under our control. The success of our efforts will be measured primarily
by the opinions of our auditors and internal reviews completed by
the agency.
Outcome
Goal
Maintain
the integrity and stewardship of ETA's financial resources
FY
2003Performance Goal:
Financial
systems and procedures meet the "substantial compliance" standard
as prescribed in the Federal Financial Management Improvement
Act (FFMIA), and audit indicates ETA information is presented
in DOL financial statements.
Indicator:
Audit of
the Department's financial statements contains no material
weaknesses related to activities conducted by ETA, or non-compliance
with FFMIA.
90% of outstanding
reportable conditions will be resolved and 50% closed
92% of invoices
will be processed timely.
Data
Source:
OIG
Audit of ETA within the Department's financial statements
Baseline:
Managerial
Cost Accounting Standard
Comment:
ETA's
activities are discussed below.
Means &
Strategies:
Continue the integration
and improvement of accounting and financial management applications
and systems to provide more timely and useful information to end
users.
Upgrade the quality
of financial management through increased investments in training
of agency professionals, including financial management professionals.
Evaluate, improve
and document agency managerial controls and procedures, and continue
efforts to reengineer procedures to increase effectiveness and
decrease costs.
Increase investments
in technology to improve efficiency and effectiveness of employees,
including more timely and accurate processing of financial documents.
Continue efforts
to pilot managerial cost accounting projects and to integrate
financial and performance information.
Increase financial
oversight of grant and contract recipients, especially those considered
at risk and those new to the agency.
Develop a plan
and schedule for integrating EIMS and DOLARS for recording obligations
and costs.
Develop specifications
and a timetable to receive and route invoices electronically from
contractors and vendors.
Direct additional
resources to address identified conditions.
Distribute prompt
payment information monthly on national and regional performance.
ETA's continuing
goal will be to maintain effective contract and grant management
practices within the agency.
Outcome
Goal
Effectively and efficiently administer grants and contracts
FY 2003Performance Goal:
ETA
will improve contract and grant award cycle time, monitoring
and audit resolution.
Indicator:
Pre-award:
ETA will
improve grant solicitations and conduct pre-award surveys
to ensure that all grantees understand performance requirements
and are capable of providing required services.
The average
cycle time for developing and awarding grants and contracts
will be reduced by 5%.
Grant execution:
All ETA
grant recipients will be monitored (on site or desk review),
reviewed and certified with regard to meeting key grant
expectations.
Resolution:
ETA will
resolve 95% of audits within legally established timeframes.
Data
Source:
To
be determined.
Baseline:
To
be determined.
Comment:
ETA's
activities are discussed below.
Means &
Strategies:
Continue the integration
and improvement of accounting and financial management applications
and systems to provide more timely and useful information to end
users.
Conduct pre-award
reviews of recipients with limited experience in administering
federal grant programs.
Develop a system
to provide specialized financial and management oversight to grantees
identified as "at risk."
Increase the number
of technical assistance workshops, conferences and grantee visits.
ETA places great
importance on strategically managing one of its most important resources
- its employees. ETA's human resources strategy focuses on employee
satisfaction and development, work organization and practices, and
performance management.
Outcome
Goal
Strategically manage human capital
FY 2003Performance Goal:
Build,
sustain and effectively deploy the high-performing workforce
needed to meet the current and emerging needs of government
and its citizens.
Indicator:
50% or more
of ETA employees express satisfaction with their work environment
as expressed in employee surveys.
90% of performance
standards for ETA senior executives and managers will specify
measurable results that are aligned with organization goals
as evidenced by review of standards.
70% of employees
with identified skill gaps increase the skills as measured
by pre- and post-skill assessment.
At least
50% of positions are reviewed for potential conversion or
competition for competitive sourcing.
Competitively
source at least 10% of ETA's FAIR Act inventory.
Data
Source:
ETA
management information
Baseline:
To
be determined.
Comment:
ETA's
activities are discussed below.
Means &
Strategies:
Link performance
standards, feedback and recognition to organizational goals.
Put in place strategies,
based upon workforce planning, to maintain management bench strength
and skill levels.
Deploy staff to
align with strategic goals and maximize effectiveness and efficiency.
Ensure there is
regular and substantive communication with employees regarding
work and working conditions.
Identify skill
needs and gaps for major occupational areas and put in place action
and investment plans to address the gaps.
Complete ETA
plan for outsourcing closeout and TAA staff.
ETA continues to
work toward fully integrating its budget and performance management
activities.
Outcome
Goal
Provide
timely feedback for management through standard, integrated
budgeting, performance and accounting information systems
FY 2003Performance Goal:
ETA
will have uniform, cost-effective, valid and reliable performance
and cost data for major programs and activities that support
integrated performance budgeting.
Indicator:
ETA will
apply an appropriate sanction upon grantees failing to provide
timely and complete performance or cost reports.
90% of cost
reports due will be received and processed within the quarter
due.
Data
Source:
To
be determined
Baseline:
To
be determined
Comment:
In
order to attain this goal, ETA must require states to validate
data in such a way to produce error rates using the methodology
that ETA is developing or a comparable state methodology. It
will also require some standardization of data.
Means &
Strategies:
Undertake additional
pilots and develop plan for deployment of managerial cost-accounting
system within ETA.
Information on
obligations, recipient costs and payments will be made available
to program managers through daily DOLARS reports available electronically.
In FY 2002, develop
program (unit cost) performance cost measures for deployment in
FY/PY 2003 (to support FY 2004 budget process).
ETA will establish
return on investment (ROI) benchmarks that identify and validate
apprenticeship as a key national workforce strategy by:
- Obtaining input from system partners and contractors;
and
- Developing an econometric model that captures ROI elements.
Provide training
to federal staff in using accounting and performance information
for program management and oversight.
Produce, pilot
test and deploy a data validation system for major ETA programs.
ETA continues to
identify and work to eliminate barriers to effective faith- and
community-based organizations participating in ETA-funded programs.
Outcome
Goal
Increase
participation of faith- and community-based organizations
in
delivering workforce development services
FY 2003Performance
Goal:
Increase
participation by faith- and community-based organizations in
the grant application process for WIA adult and youth programs.
Indicator:
Increase
by ___% the number of applications from faith- and community-based
organizations as a percentage of total applications received
for adult and youth programs.
Data
Source:
To
be determined
Baseline:
This
is a new goal. FY 2002 will constitute the baseline year for
this measure. Because there is no comparable baseline, this
measure will be reviewed for appropriateness as performance
data becomes available.
Comment:
In
FY 2002, a survey will be conducted of Workforce Investment
Areas to determine the mix of service provider applicants including
the percentage that are faith- and community-based organizations.
This survey will also determine strategies for information gathering.
Means &
Strategies:
Survey WIA Workforce
Investment Areas to determine the mix of service provider applicants
including the percentage that are faith- and community-based organizations
to establish a baseline for performance.
Develop informational
strategies to promote the application by faith- and community-based
organizations for WIA Adult and Youth funds.
AJB......................America's
Job Bank
AIMS....................Apprenticeship Information Management System
ALMIS..................America's Labor Market Information System
APP......................Annual Performance Plan
AWBA.................Average Weekly Benefit Amount
BLS......................Bureau of Labor Statistics
CDSS...................Job Corps' Career Development Services System
CY.........................Calendar Year
DOI .......................U.S. Department of Interior
DOJ.......................U.S. Department of Justice
DOL.......................U.S. Department of Labor
DOT.......................U.S. Department of Transportation
EB.........................Extended Benefits
ED.........................U.S. Department of Education
EER......................Entered Employment Rate
EIMS.....................Enterprise Information Management System
ES.........................U.S. Employment Service
ETA......................Employment and Training Administration
FFMIA..................Federal Financial Management Improvement
Act
FTE.......................Full-time Equivalent
FUTA....................Federal Unemployment Tax Act
FY..........................Fiscal Year
GED......................General Equivalency Diploma
GPEA...................Government Paperwork Elimination Act
GPRA...................Government Performance and Results Act
HHS......................U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
HUD......................U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
INA........................Indian and Native American Program
JTPA ...................Job Training Partnership Act
MSFW..................Migrant and Seasonal Farm Workers
NAFTA ................North American Free Trade Agreement
NGA .....................National Governors Association
OAS......................Office of Adult Services
OATELS...............Office of Apprenticeship Training, Employer
and Labor Services
OIG........................Office of the Inspector General
O*NET..................Occupational Information Network
OPR......................Office of Policy and Research
OWS.....................Office of Workforce Security
PY..........................Program Year
SCSEP.................Senior Community Service Employment Program
SBA.......................Small Business Administration
SWA......................State Workforce Agency
TAA.......................Trade Adjustment Assistance
UI...........................Unemployment Insurance
USDA ...................United States Department of Agriculture
WIA........................Workforce Investment Act
WIASRD...............Workforce Investment Act Standardized Record
Data
WIB........................Workforce Investment Board
WOTC....................Work Opportunity Tax Credit
WPRS ...................Worker Profiling and Reemployment Services
WtW........................Welfare-to-Work
Details of FY 2003 Performance Goals, Indicators & Baselines
Outcome Goal 1.1: Increase Employment, Earnings and Assistance-Performance
Goals
Performance Goal 1.1A
Increase
the employment, retention, and earnings of individuals registered
under the WIA adult program
Performance
Results
PY 2000: The goal was exceeded, based on WIA Quarterly Performance
Reports. Of those registered under the WIA adult program and
employed in the first quarter after exit, 78% were employed
in the third quarter after program exit, with increased average
earnings of $3,684.
PY 1999: N/A
Indicator
PY
2003:
71%
will be employed in the first quarter after program exit;
82%
of those employed in the first quarter after program exit
will be employed in the third quarter after program exit;
and
The
average earnings change will be $3,475 for those who are
employed in the first quarter after program exit and are
still employed in the third quarter after program exit.
PY 2002:
70% will
be employed in the first quarter after program exit;
80% of those
employed in the first quarter after program exit will be
employed in the third quarter after program exit; and
The average
earnings change will be $3,423 for those who are employed
in the first quarter after program exit and are still employed
in the third quarter after program exit.
PY 2001:
68% will
be employed in the first quarter after program exit;
78% of those
employed in the first quarter after program exit will be
employed in the third quarter after program exit; and
The average
earnings change will be $3,361 for those who are employed
in the first quarter after program exit and are still employed
in the third quarter after program exit.
PY 2000:
67% will
be employed in the first quarter after program exit;
77% of those
employed in the first quarter after program exit will be
employed in the third quarter after program exit; and
The average
earnings change will be $3,264 for those who are employed
in the first quarter after program exit and are still employed
in the third quarter after program exit.
PY 1999: N/A
Data
Source
Workforce
Investment Act Standardized Record Data (WIASRD) included in
the Enterprise Information Management System (EIMS); UI Wage
Records
Baseline
There
is no prior experience with this WIA indicator, which is based
on the use of UI wage records. PY 2000, the first full year
of WIA implementation, constitutes the baseline year for this
measure. The performance measure is derived from the agreed
upon levels of performance for all States. These measures will
be regularly reviewed for appropriateness and rigor as performance
data becomes available.
Comment
The
current FY 1999-2004 Strategic Plan includes the new WIA goal
based upon a weighted average of negotiated levels of performance
for all States. The goals for PY 2000, PY 2001 and PY 2002 stated
in this plan also reflect these negotiated levels for all States.
The PY 2003 goal has not yet been negotiated with the States,
so the goal reflected is preliminary and continues the trend
established by the PY 2000 - 2002 goals.
Performance
Goal 1.1B
Increase
the retention and earnings of Welfare-to-Work participants placed
in unsubsidized employment
Performance
Results
FY 2001: The goal was not achieved. Of those Welfare-to-Work
(WtW) participants placed in unsubsidized employment, 49% remained
in the workforce for six months with 53% average earnings increase
by the second consecutive quarter following the placement quarter
FY 2000: The goal
was achieved. Of those Welfare-to-Work (WtW) participants
placed in unsubsidized employment, 84% remained in the workforce
for six months with 59% average earnings increase by the second
consecutive quarter following the placement quarter.
FY 1999: N/A
Indicator
PY
2003:
60% will
remain in the workforce for two consecutive quarters following
the placement quarter.
FY 2002:
60% will
remain in the workforce for two consecutive quarters following
the placement quarter.
PY 2001:
66% will
remain in the workforce for six months; and
The average
earnings increase by the second consecutive quarter following
placement will be 6%.
PY 2000:
60% will
remain in the workforce for six months; and
The average
earnings increase by the second consecutive quarter following
placement will be 5%.
PY 1999: N/A
Data
Source
WtW
Quarterly Financial Status Report
Baseline
New
Goal. The baseline for this performance measure is FY 2001.
Comment
The
FY 2001 data used as the baseline for the FY 2003 goal reflect
revisions to WtW reporting which were implemented to improve
data quality and accuracy. The FY 2003 goal reflects realistic
but ambitious expectations for grantee performance, and while
we do not anticipate any further changes to this goal, we will
review the data submitted in FY 2002 to determine if any changes
to the FY 2003 goal are appropriate.
Performance
Goal 1.1C
Improve
the outcomes for job seekers and employers who receive public
labor exchange services.
Performance
Results
PY 2000: Achieved for all indicators:
3.2 million
(23.6%)of job seekers who received labor exchange services
entered employment;
The number
of job openings listed increased by 26.5% over Program Year
1999, including 7.4 million with State Workforce Agencies
and 5.4 million with America's Job Bank; and
66,564 new
employers registered with America's Job Bank.
PY 1999: Achieved
for all indicators.
Indicator
PY
2003:
58%* of
job seekers registered with the public labor exchange will
enter employment with a new employer by the end of the second
quarter following registration;
72%*of job
seekers will continue to be employed two quarters after
initial entry into employment with a new employer;
The number
of job openings listed with the public labor exchange (with
both State Workforce Agencies and America's Job Bank) will
increase by 5% over the total for PY 2001, adjusted for
economic fluctuations;
The number
of employers that register with America's Job Bank will
increase by 10% to a total of 286,000*;
The number
of job searches conducted by job seekers from America's
Job Bank will increase by 5% to a total of 195.4 million*;
and
The number
of resume searches conducted by employers from America's
Job Bank will increase by 5% to a total of 9.45 million*.
*
Indicates new measures for PY 2003 PY 2000:
55*% of
job seekers registered with the public labor exchange will
enter employment with a new employer by the end of the second
quarter following registration;
70*% of
job seekers will continue to be employed two quarters after
initial entry into employment with a new employer;
The number
of job openings listed with the public labor exchange (with
both State Workforce Agencies and America's Job Bank) will
be at least the number obtained in PY 2001; and
The number
of new employers that register with America's Job Bank will
increase to 76,000, a 10% increase over the total for PY
2001.
PY 2001:
The share
of applicants who receive labor exchange services that enter
employment will increase by 1%, resulting in more than 3.2
million entering employment;
75*% of
job seekers will have unsubsidized jobs six months after
initial entry into employment;
The total
number of job openings listed with the public employment
service, including both those listed with State Workforce
Agencies (SWAs) and those listed directly with America's
Job Bank (AJB) via the Internet, will increase by 10 percent;
and
The number
of new employers that register with America's Job Bank will
increase to 69,000.
PY 2000:
The number
of individuals entering employment after receiving one or
more labor exchange services will increase by 1% to over
3.2 million.
The total
number of job openings listed with the public employment
service, including both those listed with State Employment
Workforce Agencies (SWAs) and those listed directly with
America's Job Bank (AJB) via the Internet, will increase
by 15 percent.
The number
of new employers that register with America's Job Bank will
increase to 60,000.
Increase
by 3% over the FY 1999 baseline, the number of eligibility
certifications issued annually under the WOTC and WtW tax
credit programs.
Increase
the number of resumes in AJB by 30% over baseline FY 1999.
PY 1999:
The percentage
of job seekers registered with the employment service who
enter employment will increase by 1%.
The total
number of job openings listed with the public employment
service, including both those listed with State Employment
Security Agencies (SESAs) and those listed directly with
America's Job Bank (AJB) via the Internet, will increase
by 20 percent.
Data
Source
State
reports, Unemployment Insurance wage records, and America's
Job Bank Center Reports
Baseline
During
PY 2001, ETA will transition to a new Labor Exchange Performance
Measurement system. A baseline will be established for the entered
employment rate and retention rate goals based on PY 2001 results.
Baseline data currently do not exist for the job seeker entered
employment and employment retention goals.
FY 2000 (PY1999) data will be the baseline for job openings
listed.
The baseline was established at 51,000 for the number of new
employers registered with America's Job Bank in PY 1999.
A baseline will be established in PY 2002 (based on PY 2001
results) for the percentage of Unemployment Insurance claimants
who enter employment with a new employer by the end of the second
quarter following registration. Baseline data currently do not
exist.
Comment
*
The indicators for job seekers were revised to be consistent
with the new WIA program. ETA is undergoing a transition to
a new labor exchange performance measurement system. Currently,
there is no statistically valid baseline data for these new
measures. Targets reflect very limited test experience with
a few volunteer states. PY 2003 will be similar to PY 2002 in
that the total number of applicants is likely to remain smaller
based on the new methodology for registration.
Using the limited test
data and some projections of the impact of the formula change,
the goals presented in PY 2002 offer a best estimate at benchmarks.
The proposed increase for PY 2003 is also speculative, but
based on the likelihood that increased services available
to customers through One-Stop systems will begin to positively
impact the outcomes for a greater percentage of job seekers.
The Employment Retention
Indicator is a brand new one for the Labor Exchange and has
not been a program focus to date. The initial target of 76%
was chosen because it mirrored the WIA Title I program target
and has no basis in actual experience - experience that Title
I programs have had for years in JTPA.
The target for PY 2002
of 70% was based on the limited data that was produced in
the pilot states. The PY 2003 increase to 72% was set with
the idea that some improvement should be expected as States
continue to have better tools with which to effectively match
job seekers and employers so as to lead to successful long
term employment. It should be noted that the Labor Exchange
has no capacity to support follow-up services to job seekers
who enter employment, which could lead to an improved retention
rate.
ETA will develop a new
methodology for measuring continuous improvement relative
to increased listing of job openings that is adjusted to reflect
changes in the economy.
Performance Goal 1.1D
Strengthen
the registered apprenticeship system to meet the training needs
of business and workers in the 21st Century.
Performance
Results
FY 1999-2002: N/A
Indicator
PY
2003:
Increase
the number of new apprenticeship programs over the established
baseline by 23%;
Increase
the number of new businesses involved in apprenticeship
over the established baseline by 23%;
Increase the number of new apprentices over the established
baseline by 27%; and
Increase
the number of new programs in new and emerging industries
- at minimum Information Technology, Health Care and Social
Services - over the established baseline by 20%.
FY 2002:
Increase
the number of new apprenticeship programs over the established
baseline by 10%;
Increase
the number of new businesses involved in apprenticeship
over the established baseline by 10%;
Increase
the number of new apprentices over the established baseline
by 10%; and
Increase
the number of new programs in new and emerging industries-at
minimum Information Technology, Health Care and Social Services-over
the established baseline by 10%.
FY 1999-2001:
N/A
Data
Source
Apprenticeship
Information Management System (AIMS)
Baseline
ETA
is establishing a baseline for each indicator using the average
of FY 1999, 2000, and 2001 data. Current baseline information
is the following:
New apprenticeship
programs: TBD
New businesses
involved in apprenticeship: TBD
New apprentices:
TBD
New programs in new
and emerging industries: TBD
Comment
This
is a new goal. The FY 2002 and 2003 indicators listed above
are interim targets as ETA works toward achieving the following
new four-year strategic goals it has established for Apprenticeship:
Increase the number
of new programs, new businesses and new apprentices over
4 years.
-New
programs by 50%;
-New
businesses by 50%; and
-New
apprentices by 60%.
Increase
the number of completers by 65% over 4 years.
Increase
completers' earnings gains by 70% over 4 years.*
Increase
market penetration in new and emerging industries and occupations
- at minimum Information Technology, Health Services and
Social Services - by 40% over 4 years.
*DOL will determine
earnings gains by calculating the average difference between
starting and ending wage.
Performance Goal 1.1E
Increase
the capacity and quality of One-Stop system services for people
with disabilities who are registered in the workforce investment
area(s) receiving Work Incentive Grants
Performance
Results
PY 2000: The goal was achieved. Grants were awarded to 23 State
or local recipients.
FY 1999-2002: N/A
Indicator
PY
2003:
5%
more individuals with disabilities will be served than were
served in the workforce area(s) in PY 2002 under the adult,
dislocated worker and youth programs;
Of
those with disabilities served, 5% more individuals with
disabilities will be placed in unsubsidized employment after
program exit than were placed in PY 2002;
Of
those placed in the first quarter after program exit, 5%
more individuals with disabilities will be employed in the
third quarter after exit than were retained in PY 2002;
and
The
average earnings change for individuals with disabilities
will be $250 more than the average earnings change for individuals
with disabilities in PY 2002.
FY 2002:
5% more
individuals with disabilities will be served than were served
in the workforce area(s) in PY 2001 under the adult, dislocated
worker and youth programs;
Of those
with disabilities served, 5% more individuals with disabilities
will be placed in unsubsidized employment after program
exit than were placed in PY 2001;
Of those
placed in the first quarter after program exit, 5% more
individuals with disabilities will be employed in the third
quarter after exit than were retained in PY 2001; and
The average
earnings change for individuals with disabilities will be
$250 more than the average earnings change for individuals
with disabilities in PY 2001.
PY 2001: Annual
reporting of WIA data in December 2001 will establish the
baseline for performance of the Work Incentive Grant program.
This will be the first year of reporting under the WIA as
well as the first year of performance under this new grant
program.
PY 2000: The
new Work Incentive Grant program will be implemented by September
30, 2000, with plans for 20 to 40 awards in State and local
areas to enhance services for people with disabilities in
the One-Stop Center environment.
PY 1999: N/A
Data
Source
Workforce
Investment Act Standardized Record Data (WIASARD) included in
the Enterprise Information Management System (EIMS) from State
and/or local areas receiving Work Incentive Grants
Baseline
New
Goal. The baseline will be the number of people with disabilities,
as of the beginning of PY 2001 (7/1/01), registered in the workforce
area(s) that receive Work Incentive Grants, the number of those
registered who are employed in the quarter after exit, retention
in the third quarter and wage increase.
Comment
The
Work Incentive Grant program is directed to systemic change
for people with disabilities obtaining services under WIA. Therefore,
the first goal indicator is the percent of people with disabilities
registered in WIA programs in the areas that have received the
grants. The remaining three goal indicators are similar to those
for the WIA Adult program, but they specifically target people
with disabilities. As there has been no experience with these
performance indicators for people with disabilities, the indicators
for PY 2002 and PY 2003 will be reviewed for appropriateness
and adjusted, if necessary, once the actual baseline has been
determined.
Performance
Goal 1.1F
Increase
employment and positive outcomes of adults registered under
the Indian and Native American program
Performance
Results
PY 2000: Preliminary data are expected March 2002.
PY 1999: 51.9% were
employed at program termination and 83.4% had positive outcomes
at program termination. (These performance results are for
the last year of JTPA.)
Indicator
PY
2003:
56%
will be employed at program exit; and
86%
will have positive outcomes at program exit.
FY 2002:
56% will
be employed at program exit; and
86% will
have positive outcomes at program exit.
PY 2001:
54% will
be employed at program exit; and
84% will
have positive outcomes at program exit.
PY 1999-2000:
N/A
Data
Source
Grantee
Records included in the Enterprise Information Management System
(EIMS)
Baseline
The
baseline for employment is the JTPA 53.8% entered employment
rate, and the baseline for positive outcomes is the JTPA Positive
Termination Rate of 84%.
Comment
This
goal was revised with the passage of WIA. "Positive Outcomes"
is a general term used to indicate the successful completion
of planned WIA section 166 program activities, whether it involves
obtaining unsubsidized employment, completing a work experience
assignment, or attaining a training or education certificate
or diploma.
Performance
Goal 1.1G
Increase
employment opportunities for senior citizens participating in
the Senior Community Service Employment Program
Performance
Results
PY 2000: This goal was achieved. 33.8% were placed in unsubsidized
employment.
PY 1999: This goal
was achieved. 36.5% were placed in unsubsidized employment.
Indicator
PY
2003:
37%
of participants will be placed and retained in unsubsidized
employment.
FY 2002:
37% of participants
will be placed and retained in unsubsidized employment.
PY 2001:
Maintain at 26% the
share of enrollees who get unsubsidized jobs.
PY 2000:
Increase to 26% the
share of enrollees who are placed in unsubsidized employment.
PY 1999:
Increase the number
of enrollees who are placed in unsubsidized employment.
Data
Source
SCSEP
reporting system
Baseline
The
baseline is based on PY 1997 SCSEP enrollee unsubsidized employment
rate of 20%.
Comment
The
primary objective of the Senior Community Service Employment
Program (SCSEP) is to provide part-time community service opportunities
for low-income persons age 55 or older. The unsubsidized placement
goal is an important program goal that represents both a regulatory
requirement and a grant condition.
The Older American Act
Amendments of 2000 legislated new performance measures for
the SCSEP. New performance indicators and applicable levels
of performance will be established by the Secretary in consultation
with grantees and others during 2002 and 2003. The performance
indicators found in the legislation are: placements, number
served, community services provided, and customer satisfaction.
Performance
Goal 1.1H
Increase
customer satisfaction with services received from workforce
investment activities in connection with the One-Stop delivery
system
Performance
Results
PY 2000:
Customer
satisfaction of participants with WIA services resulted
in a score of 78 on the American Customer Satisfaction Index;
and
Customer
satisfaction of employers with One-Stop services resulted
in a score of 71 on the American Customer Satisfaction Index.
PY 1999: N/A
Indicator
PY
2003:
Customer
satisfaction of participants with WIA services will result
in a score of 71 on the American Customer Satisfaction Index;
and
Customer
satisfaction of employers with One-Stop services will result
in a score of 69 on the American Customer Satisfaction Index.
FY 2002:
· Customer
satisfaction of participants with WIA services will result
in a score of 70 on the American Customer Satisfaction Index;
and
· Customer
satisfaction of employers with One-Stop services will result
in a score of 68 on the American Customer Satisfaction Index.
PY 2001:
Customer
satisfaction of participants with WIA services will result
in a score of 69 on the American Customer Satisfaction Index;
and
Customer
satisfaction of employers with One-Stop services will result
in a score of 66 on the American Customer Satisfaction Index.
PY 2000:
Customer
satisfaction of participants with WIA services will result
in a score of 67 on the American Customer Satisfaction Index;
and
Customer satisfaction
of employers with One-Stop services will result in a score
of 65 on the American Customer Satisfaction Index.
PY 1999: N/A
Data
Source
WIA
State reports included in the Enterprise Information Management
System (EIMS)
Baseline
The
goal was based upon limited grantee experience gathering participant
customer satisfaction information, including pilot projects.
Comment
The
indicator is an index of participant and employer customer satisfaction
based upon three questions that will be asked of a sample of
WIA program exiters and three questions that will be asked of
a sample of employers. The index is based upon the American
Customer Satisfaction Index. The current FY 1999-2004 Strategic
Plan includes the new WIA goal based upon a weighted average
of negotiated levels of performance for all States. The goals
for PY 2000, PY 2001 and PY 2002 stated in this plan also reflect
these negotiated levels for all States. The PY 2003 goal has
not yet been negotiated with the States, so the goal reflected
is preliminary and continues the trend established by the PY
2000 - 2002 goals.
Outcome
Goal 1.2:
Increase
the Number of Youth Making A Successful Transition to Work-Performance
Goals
Performance
Goal 1.2A
Increase
entrance and retention of youth registered under the WIA youth
program in education or employment
Performance
Results
PY 2000: The goal was substantially achieved. Forty-six percent
of the 14-18 year-old youth were either employed, in advanced
training, post-secondary education, military service or apprenticeships
in the third quarter after program exit. Seventy-seven percent
of the 19-21 year-old youth will be employed in the third quarter
after program exit.
PY 1999: N/A
Indicator
PY
2003: 52% of the 14-18 year-old youth who enter the program
without a diploma or equivalent, will attain a secondary school
diploma or equivalent by the first quarter after exit; 65% of
the 19-21 year-old youth will be employed in the first quarter
after exit; and78% of the 19-21 year-old youth employed in the
first quarter after exit will be employed in the third quarter
after program exit.
PY 2002
51% of the 14-18 year-old youth who enter the program without
a diploma or equivalent, will attain a secondary school diploma
or equivalent by the first quarter after exit; 63% of the
19-21 year-old youth will be employed in the first quarter
after exit; and77% of the 19-21 year-old youth employed in
the first quarter after exit will be employed in the third
quarter after program exit.
PY 2001:
50% of the 14-18 year-old youth will be either employed, in
advanced training, post-secondary education, military service
or apprenticeships in the third quarter after program exit;
and70% of the 19-21 year-old youth employed in the first quarter
after exit will be employed in the third quarter after program
exit.
PY 2000:
48% of the 14-18 year-old youth will be either employed, in
advanced training, post-secondary education, military service
or apprenticeships in the third quarter after program exit;
and69% of the 19-21 year-old youth employed in the first quarter
after exit will be employed in the third quarter after program
exit.
PY 1999: N/A
Data
Source
State
Workforce Investment Act reports included in the Enterprise
Information System (EIMS) and Unemployment Insurance wage records
Baseline
Younger
Youth Indicator: Preliminary annual report data from Program
Year 2000 show a performance of 41% for the younger youth diploma
or equivalent attainment rate. The baseline for future goals
will be reestablished using a combination of final Program Year
2000 data and preliminary Program Year 2001 data.
Older Youth Indicator:
Preliminary annual report data from Program Year 2000
show a performance of 65% for the older youth entered employment
rate and a performance of 77% for the older youth employment
retention rate. The baseline for future goals will be reestablished
using a combination of final Program Year 2000 data and preliminary
Program Year 2001 data.
Comment
The
goals for Program Years 2002 and 2003 are based on limited data
available at the end of Program Year 2000 and negotiated levels
for all states. It is also important to keep in mind past experience
in youth employment and training programs that shows youth traditionally
have a harder time staying attached to the workforce than adults.
In addition, The Workforce Investment Act encourages a focus
on providing longer-term services to the hardest-to-serve, out-of-school
youth, which can be the most challenging group to keep attached
to the workforce. Therefore, the goals for Program Years 2002
and 2003 may be revised based on actual performance in Program
Years 2000, 2001 and 2002 respectively and/or if states renegotiate
levels based on actual performance data and other economic factors
affecting performance.
Performance
Goal 1.2B
Increase
participation, retention, and earnings of Job Corps graduates
in employment and education
Performance
Results
PY 2000: The goal was substantially met. 91% of Job Corps graduates
got jobs or pursued education at an average hourly wage of $7.97.
67% still had a job or were pursing education after 90 days.
PY 1999: The goal was
achieved: 88.3% of Job Corps graduates entered employment
or enrolled in education. For those placed in jobs, the average
hourly wage was $7.49. 71.3% of graduates continued to be
employed or enrolled in education 90 days after their initial
placement date.
Indicator
PY
2003:
The number
of students who attain high school diplomas while enrolled
in Job Corps will increase by 20% from PY 2002;
Graduates with jobs
at six months after their initial placement date will earn
average hourly wages of $8.27.
70%
of graduates will continue to be employed or enrolled in education
six months after their initial placement date; and
Graduates
with jobs at six months after their initial placement date
will earn average hourly wages of $8.27.
PY 2002
90% of Job
Corps graduates will enter employment or be enrolled in education;
The number
of students who attain high school diplomas while enrolled
in Job Corps will increase by 20% from PY 2001;
Graduates
with jobs will be employed at average hourly wages of $8.20;
and
70% will continue
to be employed or enrolled in education six months after their
initial placement date.
PY 2001:
85% of Job
Corps graduates will get jobs with entry average hourly wages
of $7.25 or be enrolled in education; and
70% will continue
to be employed or enrolled in education six months after their
initial placement date.
PY 2000:
Increase the percent
of Job Corps graduates who get jobs or pursue education to
85%; and
those who get jobs
will have an average entry wage increase from the previous
year and 70% will still have a job or will be pursuing education
after 90 days.
PY 1999:
75% of Job Corps trainees
will get jobs or pursue further education, with those obtaining
jobs having an average starting wage of $6.50 per hour.
Data
Source
Job
Corps Management Information System
Baseline
The
educational attainment goal is based upon those students who
did not have a high school diploma or General Educational Development
(GED) upon entry into Job Corps; Program Year 2001 results serve
as the baseline. There is no program data available for the
six-month retention and wage goals. The expectation of performance
is based on analysis of available information, which pertains
to 90 days' retention. Program Year 2001 results also serve
as the baseline for these goals.
Comment
Job
Corps targets severely disadvantaged youth with a variety of
barriers to self-sufficiency, including deficiencies in education
and job skills. To achieve the enhanced quality of placement
and job retention required by the Workforce Investment Act,
in Program Year 2003, Job Corps will focus resources on program
improvements that enhance the full Job Corps experience for
students, from reinforced outreach and admission strategies
and center program effectiveness to intensified center and post-center
career development support.
Performance
Goal 1.2C
Increase
retention of Youth Opportunity Grant participants in education
or employmentn
Performance
Results
PY 2000: N/A
PY 1999: N/A
Indicator
PY
2003: 52% of the 14-18 year-old youth
who enter the program without a diploma or equivalent, will
attain a secondary school diploma or equivalent by the first
quarter after exit;
65% of the 19-21 year-old youth will
be employed in the first quarter after exit; and
78% of the 19-21 year-old youth employed
in the first quarter after exit will be employed in the third
quarter after program exit.
PY 2002
51% of the 14-18 year-old youth who
enter the program without a diploma or equivalent, will attain
a secondary school diploma or equivalent by the first quarter
after exit;
63% of the 19-21 year-old youth will
be employed in the first quarter after exit; and
77% of the 19-21 year-old youth employed
in the first quarter after exit will be employed in the third
quarter after program exit. PY 2001:
PY 2000:
50% of the 14-18 year-old participants
placed in employment, the military, advanced training, post-secondary
education, or apprenticeships will be retained at six months.
70% of the 19-21 year-old participants
employed in the first quarter after exit will be employed
in the third quarter after program exit.
PY 1999: N/A
Data
Source
Youth
Opportunity Grant program grantee reports and Unemployment Insurance
wage records
Baseline
Younger
and Older Youth Indicators: The baselines for these indicators
will be established based on performance levels negotiated with
Youth Opportunity Grant program sites for Program Year 2001
as well as Program Year 2001 performance data.
Comment
Because
the program is still in its early stages, very little outcome
data for Program Year 2000 is available. Therefore, the Program
Year 2002 and 2003 goals are based on negotiated performance
levels with the grantees and preliminary data from the Workforce
Investment Act formula funded youth program. These goals may
be revised based on actual performance in Program Years 2001
and 2002 and other economic factors affecting performance.
Performance Goal 1.2D
Increase
the skill attainment, work readiness and employment of youth
registered under the Indian and Native American Program
Performance
Results
PY 1999-2000: N/A
Indicator
PY
2003:
61% will attain at
least two goals relating to basic skills, work readiness,
skill attainment, entered employment and skill training; and
66% entering the Program
to obtain a secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent
(e.g., a GED) will do so.
PY 2002
61% will attain at
least two goals relating to basic skills, work readiness,
skill attainment, entered employment and skill training; and
66% entering the Program
to obtain a secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent
(e.g., a GED) will do so.
PY 2001:
60% will attain at
least two goals relating to basic skills, work readiness,
skill attainment, entered employment and skill training; and
65% entering the Program
to obtain a secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent
(e.g., a GED) will do so.
PY 1999-2000: N/A
Data
Source
Grantee
Records included in the Enterprise Information Management System
(EIMS)
Baseline
This
is a new goal. No prior program data are available. Baseline
based on analysis of available information.
Comment
The
baseline will be reviewed after final PY 2000 data is received
and analyzed.
Make
timely and accurate benefit payments to unemployed workers;
Facilitate the reemployment of Unemployment Insurance (UI) claimants;
Set up Unemployment Insurance tax accounts promptly for new
employers (New goals and indicators set for FY 2002 and beyond;
please see comment section).
Performance
Results
FY 2001: The ETA goals in effect for FY 2001 were partially
achieved.
A. Unemployed workers receive quality UI benefit eligibility
determinations and timely and accurate benefit payments:
Twenty-five
states met or exceeded the minimum performance criterion for
benefit adjudication quality against a target of 26 states;
Forty-two
states met or exceeded the Secretary's Standard for intrastate
payment timeliness versus a target of 48 states;
B. Increase employers'
compliance with state UI laws by the provision of rapid and
accurate service on UI tax matters:
Forty-eight
states met the UI PERFORMS criterion for New Employer status
determination timeliness, versus a target of 50.
Thirty-nine
states passed an acceptance sample for status determinations
accuracy versus a target of 36 (CY 2000 data-latest available.)
C. Protect the integrity
of employer unemployment tax contributions and reimbursements.
Thirty-one
states met the standard for timeliness of transfer to the
trust fund, versus a target of 39.
The
measure for timeliness of deposit to the clearing account
was under development.
D. Promote the Federal-State
UI system's economic stabilization capacity.
The UI recipiency rate
was 43%, versus of a target of at least 39%
Ten states had a maximum
Weekly Benefit Amount of at least 2/3 of the states' average
weekly wage, versus a target of 13 states.
Thirty-two states had
adequate solvency levels (average high cost multiples of at
least 1.0) versus a target of at least 32.
E. Facilitate the reemployment
of Unemployment Insurance (UI) claimants.
The Entered Employment
measure was under development.
The exhaustion rate
for UI claimants was 32.5%; the target was <32%.
FY 2000: These goals
were substantially achieved.
Indicator
FY 2003 (New):
Payment Timeliness:
91% of all intrastate first payments will be made within
14 days of the first compensable week-ending date for states
with a waiting week and 21 days for non-waiting week states·
Payment Accuracy:
Work to improve payment accuracy based on the target
set in FY 2002.
Facilitate Reemployment:
A target will be set based on a baseline established during
FY 2002 for the entered employment rate of UI claimants·
Establish Tax Accounts
Promptly: 80% of new employers will receive a determination
about their UI tax liability within 90 days of the end of
the first quarter they become liable for the tax.
FY 2001:
Eligibility Determinations
Fairness: 26 States meet or exceed the minimum performance
criterion for benefit adjudication quality that 75% of the
state's eligibility determinations receive a score of at least
80 points using the standard instrument;
Payment Timeliness:
48 States meet or exceed the Secretary=s Standard (minimum
performance criterion) for intrastate payment timeliness that
87% of intrastate first payments will be made within 14 days
of the first compensable week-ending date for states with
a waiting week and 21 days for non-waiting week states.
Employer Status
Determinations Timeliness: 50 states meet the minimum
criterion that 60% of new employer status determinations be
made within 90 days of the end of the quarter in which liability
begins.
Employer Status
Determinations Accuracy: 36 states pass, with no more
than 6 failed cases, the annual review of a 60-case acceptance
sample using a standard multi-part instrument to determine
accuracy.
Timeliness of Deposit
to Clearing Accounts: The number of states meet or exceed
a minimum % of $ deposited within 3 days. Measure and criterion
to be set.
Timeliness of Transfer
to Unemployment Trust Fund Account: 39 states hold no more
than 2 days worth of deposits in the Clearing Account.
Recipiency Rate: The
number of UI weeks claimed is at least 39% of the total number
of weeks of unemployment experienced in the U.S. labor market.
Wage Replacement:
At least 13 states have a maximum benefit amount in
their laws of 2/3 or more of their Average Weekly Wage.
Solvency:
At least 32 states' trust fund balances are at least 1.0 times
the average benefit costs of the three highest-payout years
in the past 20.
Entered Employment:
Measure under development.
Benefit Exhaustion
Rate: No more than 32% of claimants establishing benefit
years leave the UI system by receiving their full entitlement
(measured by the ratio of claimants receiving final payments
to those receiving first payments 6 months earlier.)
Data
Source
Payment
Timeliness: 9050 Report; Payment Accuracy: Benefit Accuracy
Measurement program or ETA 227 report; Entered Employment: Unemployment
Insurance wage records. New Status Determinations Timeliness:
ETA 581 report.
Baseline
Fiscal
Year 2001 (New measures). The baseline established reflects
the system's actual performance in FY 2001:
Payment Timeliness:
89.9% of all intrastate first payments were made within 14/21
days Payment Accuracy: N/A Entered Employment: N/A Establish Tax Accounts Promptly: 79.1% of new employers
received a determination about their Unemployment Insurance
tax liability within 90 days of the end of the first quarter
they became liable for the tax
Comment
ETA
announced new Unemployment Insurance (UI) performance goals
and indicators for FY 2002 and beyond better to reflect the
level of customer service, program integrity, and the extent
UI claimants become reemployed.
Performance
Goal 2.2B
Promptly
review employer applications for foreign labor certifications
Performance
Results
PY 1999-2001: N/A
Indicator
PY
2003:
Process 95%
of employer labor condition applications for the H-1B professional/specialty
temporary program within seven days of receipt; and
The average
time required in the ETA's Regional Offices to process applications
received under the new PERM process for permanent alien residency
will be reduced to six months.
PY 2002:
Process 95% of employer
labor condition applications for the H-1B professional/specialty
temporary program within seven days of receipt.FY 1999-2001:
N/A
PY 1999-2000: N/A
Data
Source
Regional
Office Foreign Labor Certification data system (implemented
in FY 2001 for the H-1B temporary program and in FY 2002 for
the permanent alien residency program.
Baseline
Established
in Calendar Year 2000, the baseline for the H-1B temporary program
is 63% of applications processed within seven days of receipt.
The baseline for the
permanent program will be established. In FY 1999, the estimated
figure was 24 months.
Comment
At
present, State Workforce Agencies (SWAs) first process applications
for permanent alien certification to ensure absence of adverse
impact. ETA regional offices complete the review and then they
go to the Immigration and Naturalization Service. SWAs do not
report processing times. Starting in FY 2003, ETA's regional
offices are responsible for the entire review of applications.
The new regional data system will enable tracking of processing
times and age of unprocessed cases.
Outcome Goal 2.3:
Provide Worker Retraining-Performance Goals
Performance
Goal 2.3A
Increase
the employment, retention, and earnings replacement of individuals
registered under the WIA dislocated worker program
Performance
Results
PY 2001: N/A
PY 2000: The goal was
exceeded, based on the WIA Quarterly Performance Reports.
The program achieved an entered employment rate of 75 percent,
a six-month retention rate of 83 percent and an earnings replacement
rate of 95 percent.
PY 1999: N/A
Indicator
PY
2003:
78% will be employed
in the first quarter after program exit;
88% of those employed
in the first quarter after program exit will be employed in
the third quarter after program exit; and
Those who are employed
in the first quarter after program exit and are still employed
in the third quarter after program exit will have 98% of their
pre-dislocation earnings.
PY 2002:
78% will be employed
in the first quarter after program exit;
88% of those employed
in the first quarter after program exit will be employed in
the third quarter after program exit; and
Those who are employed
in the first quarter after program exit and are still employed
in the third quarter after program exit will have 98% of their
pre-dislocation earnings.
PY 2001:
73% will be employed
in the first quarter after program exit;
83% of those employed
in the first quarter after program exit will be employed in
the third quarter after program exit; and
Those who are employed
in the first quarter after program exit and are still employed
in the third quarter after program exit will have 91% of their
pre-dislocation earnings.
PY 2000:
71% will be employed
in the first quarter after program exit;
82% of those employed
in the first quarter after program exit will be employed in
the third quarter after program exit; and
Those who are employed
in the first quarter after program exit and are still employed
in the third quarter after program exit will have 90% of their
pre-dislocation earnings.
Data
Source
Workforce
Investment Act Standardized Record Data (WIASRD) included in
the Enterprise Information Management System (EIMS); UI Wage
Records
Baseline
There
is no prior experience with these WIA indicators, which are
based on the use of UI wage records. PY 2000, the first full
year of WIA implementation, constitutes the baseline year for
this measure. The performance measure is derived from the agreed
upon levels of performance for all States. These measures will
be regularly reviewed for appropriateness and rigor as performance
data becomes available.
Comment
The
current FY 1999-2004 Strategic Plan includes the new WIA goal
based upon a weighted average of negotiated levels of performance
for all States. The goals for PY 2000 and PY 2001 stated in
this plan also reflect these negotiated levels for all States.
The PY 2002 and 2003 goals have not yet been negotiated with
the States, so the goal reflected is preliminary and continues
the trend established by the PY 2000 - 2001 goals.
Performance
Goal 2.3B
Increase
the employment, retention, and earnings replacement of workers
dislocated in important part because of trade and who receive
trade adjustment assistance benefits
Performance
Results
PY 2001: N/A
FY 2001: The goal was
substantially achieved, according to preliminary data covering
the first three quarters of FY 2001. Sixty-six percent of
participants were employed in the first quarter after program
exit, and 90% of those were still employed in the third quarter
after program exit with 88% of pre-dislocation wages.
FY 1999 - 2000: N/A
Indicator
PY
2003:
78% will be employed
in the first quarter after program exit;
88% of those employed
in the first quarter after program exit will be employed in
the third quarter after program exit; and
Those who are employed
in the first quarter after program exit and are still employed
in the third quarter after program exit will earn, on average,
90% of their pre-separation earnings.
FY 2002:
78% will be employed
in the first quarter after program exit;
88% of those employed
in the first quarter after program exit will be employed in
the third quarter after program exit; and
Those who are employed
in the first quarter after program exit and are still employed
in the third quarter after program exit will earn, on average,
90% of their pre-separation earnings.
PY 2001:
73% will be employed in the first quarter after program exit;
80% of those
employed in the first quarter after program exit will be employed
in the third quarter after program exit; and
Those who
are employed in the first quarter after program exit and are
still employed in the third quarter after program exit will
earn, on average, 82% of their pre-separation earnings.
FY 1999 -
FY 2000: N/A
Data
Source
TAPR
(Trade Act Participant Report) included in the Enterprise Information
Management System (EIMS)
Baseline
New
Goal. FY 2001 constitutes the baseline year for this measure.
Because there is no comparable baseline, these measures will
be regularly reviewed for appropriateness and rigor as performance
data becomes available.
Comment
Beginning
in FY 2001, the TAA/NAFTA program's performance measures were
revised to conform to WIA and align more closely with the dislocated
worker goals.