The Texas Workforce Commission and the Texas Council on Workforce and Economic Competitiveness should clearly communicate performance expectations and accountability measures to local officials. To make this arrangement work, the state must clearly explain its expected outcomes and achievements to local workforce boards. Placement measures the number or percentage of people employed at the end of a program.
Wage Rate measures the initial wage rate at placement and wage gains at designated followup periods.
Employment Retention measures how well program participants retain employment over time. Educational Achievement measures degrees, licenses, or credentials received by participants. Skill Attainment measures whether participants attain the skills offered by the program. This measure requires common standards and a test that can be applied across programs. Program Advancement measures participants' progress to higher levels of education or training after participating in the program.