Narrative: d. 2. L. iii. II.

LRS is negotiating the following performance measures with CORE partners and will continue developing systems of tracking data for measures required per 116 of WIOA in the upcoming year.

1. Percent of program participants in unsubsidized employment during the second quarter after exit from the program;

2. Percent of program participants in unsubsidized employment during the fourth quarter after exit from the program;

3. The median earnings of program participants who are in unsubsidized employment during the second quarter after exit from the program; (baseline first year)

4. Percent of program participants obtaining a recognized postsecondary credential, or a secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent, during participation in or within 1 year after exit from the program; (subject to clause (iii) Indicator relating to credential…program participants who obtain a secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent shall be included in the percentage counted as meeting the criterion under such clause only if such participants, in addition to obtaining such diploma or its recognized equivalent, have obtained or retained employment or are in an education or training program leading to a recognized postsecondary credential within 1 year after exit from the program.)

5. Percent of program participants who, during a program year, are in an education or training program that leads to a recognized postsecondary credential or employment and who are achieving measurable skill gains toward such a credential or employment; and

6. Determine the indicators of effectiveness in serving employers established pursuant to clause [(iv) Indicator for services to employers - Prior to the commencement of the second full program year after the date of enactment of this Act, for purposes of clauses (i)(VI), or clause (ii)(III) with respect to clause (i)(IV), the Secretary of Labor and the Secretary of Education, after consultation with the representatives described in paragraph (4)(B), shall jointly develop and establish, for purposes of this subparagraph, 1 or more primary indicators of performance that indicate the effectiveness of the core programs in serving employers.])

LRS has identified in (o) State Strategies the strategies that will be used to meet these identified Goals and Priorities.

Refer to (p) Evaluation and Reports of Progress: VR and Supported Employment Goals for performance on standards and indicators.

Agency goals focus on improving opportunities for individuals with disabilities and improving satisfaction of LRS consumers through participation in an effective and efficient system of workforce investment. These goals will be pursued in a manner that enables individuals with disabilities to make informed choices.

These goals are compatible with the vision of LRS in regards to serving individuals with disabilities, which is, “To be the most effective and efficient agency providing employment services for persons with disabilities in Louisiana.”