Performance Measure Outcome FY 2013-14 Actual FY 2014-15 Actual FY 2015-16 Estimate FY 2016-17 Estimate Incidents Change Incidents Change Incidents Change Incidents Change The percentage of persons working in the quarter immediately following receipt of workforce services Benchmark* 55% +1% 57% +2% 60% +5% 61% +1% Actual 55.64% +2.77% 56.50% +0.86% *This measure is negotiated annually with the US Department of Labor Employment and Training’s programs will pursue implementation of the following strategies to increase employment outcomes for all job seekers, UI claimants and those completing training programs, and increase employer participation in the workforce system: Support sustainability of the targeted industry sector initiatives maximizing employment and training opportunities across all growth industries across the state. Implement technology initiatives that offer “anywhere, anytime” educational and employment opportunities to Colorado’s job seekers, students, employers, and workforce professionals. Make available Virtual Workforce Centers at the Libraries to support the Rural Workforce Consortium region including 52 counties. Methods to measure success will be identified for outcomes such as the following: Jobs Posted Jobs created Training Completed Certifications Job orders filled and people hired People served by us and our partners Develop an impact analysis model that includes business impact to evaluate the overall effectiveness of workforce programs. Context: Workforce business services are provided by the state through workforce programs and at each local workforce area. The services provided vary by region; this is confusing and frustrating for businesses and job seekers alike. Standardizing the core basic services that are provided to businesses through the workforce system, we will be able to better serve all customers and more clearly identify opportunities for collaboration. Additionally, the Virtual Workforce Center will provide greater access to workforce services for both job seekers and employers. Evaluation of Prior Year Performance: Outcomes for all workforce system employment and training programs were directly impacted by the return to a pattern of job growth and the reduction of the unemployment rate to its lowest level in 8 years. This is evidenced by the FY 2015 increase in both the number of businesses receiving services and the number of job openings listed, while at the same time the number of job seekers registering in Connecting Colorado has decreased. Concurrently the improved labor market data has resulted in federal funding decreases that impact the number of customers receiving training and achieving credentials. Funding levels have also been impacted by Congressional action to decrease what is known as discretionary spending on programs such as those administered by the US Department of Labor.
Benchmark: RSA** minimum standard = 52% of average state wage $12.70 $12.74 $12.80 $12.87 Outcome: Average wages for successful employments. $11.62 $11.88 $12.00 $12.30 Outcome: Median Earnings Second Quarter After Exit*** N/A N/A NEW NEW Outcome: Employment Fourth Quarter After Exit*** N/A N/A NEW NEW * = SFY estimates: beginning balance of customers in process + total applications – total cases closed ** RSA= Rehabilitation Services Administration – U.S. Department of Education *** WIOA Performance Goal with base line data to be collected July 2016-2018