The core performance measures are the key measures of success in achieving
the legislative goals of WIA. The measures are used to: set agreed
upon performance goals on a State and local level; ensure comparability
of state performance results to maintain objectivity in measuring
results for incentive and sanction determinations; and provide information
for system wide reporting and evaluation for program improvement.
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and Employment Guidance Letter 17-05 Common Measures Policy for the Employment and Training Administration's (ETA) Performance Accountability System and Related Performance Issues
Quick View of 17 WIA Measures:
Adult Program
Entry into unsubsidized employment;
Retention in unsubsidized employment six months after entry
into the employment;
Earnings received in unsubsidized employment six months after
entry into the employment; and
Attainment of a recognized credential relating to achievement
of educational skills, which may include attainment of a secondary
school diploma or its recognized equivalent, or occupational skills,
by participants who enter unsubsidized employment.
Dislocated Worker Program
Entry into unsubsidized employment;
Retention in unsubsidized employment six months
after entry into the employment;
Earnings received in unsubsidized employment
six months after entry into the employment relative to earnings
of job of dislocation; and
Attainment of a recognized credential relating
to achievement of educational skills, which may include attainment
of a secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent, or
occupational skills, by participants who enter unsubsidized employment.
Youth Program
Older Youth (aged 19-21)
Entry into unsubsidized employment;
Retention in unsubsidized employment six months
after entry into the employment;
Earnings received in unsubsidized employment
six months after entry into the employment; and
Attainment of a recognized credential relating
to achievement of educational skills, which may include attainment
of a secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent, or
occupational skills, by participants who enter unsubsidized employment
or who enter postsecondary education, advanced training or unsubsidized
employment.
Younger Youth (aged 14-18)
Attainment of basic skills and, as
appropriate, work readiness or occupational skills;
Attainment of secondary school diplomas and their
recognized equivalents; and
Placement and retention in postsecondary education,
advanced training, military service, employment, or qualified
apprenticeships.