Located in:
- III. Operational Planning Elements
The Unified or Combined State Plan must include an Operational Planning Elements section that supports the State’s strategy and the system-wide vision described in Section II(c) above. Unless otherwise noted, all Operational Planning Elements apply to Combined State Plan partner programs included in the plan as well as to core programs. This section must include—
- b. State Operating Systems and Policies
The Unified or Combined State Plan must include a description of the State operating systems and policies that will support the implementation of the State strategy described in section II Strategic Elements. This includes—
- b. State Operating Systems and Policies
III. b. 4. C. Previous Assessment Results
Beginning with the state plan modification in 2018 and for subsequent state plans and state plan modifications, provide the results of assessments of the effectiveness of the core programs and other one-stop partner programs and Combined State Plan partner programs included in the Unified or Combined State plan during the preceding 2-year period (i.e. the 2-year period of the plan modification cycle). Describe how the State is adapting its strategies based on these assessments.
Current Narrative:
During the last two years of the Unified Workforce Plan, assessment of PY 2019 and PY 2020 federal and state performance measures were tracked and reviewed as discussed in Section (4)(A) above.
Title I – Adult, Dislocated, and Youth
Table 32: PY 2019 (July 1, 2019, to June 30, 2020)
| Reported Information | Funding Category | Negotiated Performance Level | Adjusted Performance Level | Actual Performance Level | % Met of Adjusted Performance Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment 2nd Quarter after exit | Adult | 75.1% | 72.7% | 71.9% | 98.9% |
| Employment 4th Quarter after exit | Adult | 67.0% | 65.7% | 67.5% | 102.7% |
| Median earnings in the 2nd quarter after exit Earnings | Adult | $5,900 | $6,958 | $6,743 | 96.9% |
| Credential attainment rate | Adult | 66.0% | 70.6% | 76.0% | 107.6% |
| Measurable Skills Gain | Adult | Baseline | Baseline | Baseline | Baseline |
| Employment 2nd Quarter after exit | Dislocated Worker | 77.5% | 73.4% | 81.3% | 110.8% |
| Employment 4th Quarter after exit | Dislocated Worker | 72.0% | 66.4% | 75.0% | 113.0% |
| Median earnings in the 2nd quarter after exit Earnings | Dislocated Worker | $7,500 | $7,450 | $9,033 | 121.2% |
| Credential attainment rate | Dislocated Worker | 57.8% | 53.6% | 76.4% | 142.6% |
| Measurable Skills Gain | Dislocated Worker | Baseline | Baseline | Baseline | Baseline |
| Employment 2nd Quarter after exit | Youth | 68.5% | 73.3% | 73.6% | 100.5% |
| Employment 4th Quarter after exit | Youth | 66.0% | 64.9% | 70.8% | 109.1% |
| Median earnings in the 2nd quarter after exit Earnings | Youth | Baseline | Baseline | Baseline | Baseline |
| Credential attainment rate | Youth | 54.0% | 47.1% | 60.8% | 129.0% |
| Measurable Skills Gain | Youth | Baseline | Baseline | Baseline | Baseline |
Table 33: PY 2020 (July 1, 2020, to June 30, 2021)
| Reported Information | Funding Category | Negotiated Performance Level | Adjusted Performance Level | Actual Performance Level | % Met of Adjusted Performance Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment 2nd Quarter after exit | Adult | 74.1% | 76.1% | 67.2% | 88.3% |
| Employment 4th Quarter after exit | Adult | 67.5% | Not Available | 65.1% | Not Available |
| Median earnings in the 2nd quarter after exit Earnings | Adult | $6,500 | $6,525 | $6,906 | 105.8% |
| Credential attainment rate | Adult | 74.8% | Not Available | 76.5% | Not Available |
| Measurable Skills Gain | Adult | 59.2% | Not Available | 64.0% | Not Available |
| Employment 2nd Quarter after exit | Dislocated Worker | 78.0% | 82.0% | 74.3% | 90.6% |
| Employment 4th Quarter after exit | Dislocated Worker | 73.2% | Not Available | 73.5% | Not Available |
| Median earnings in the 2nd quarter after exit Earnings | Dislocated Worker | $8,646 | $8,689 | $8,066 | 92.8% |
| Credential attainment rate | Dislocated Worker | 72.8% | Not Available | 70.1% | Not Available |
| Measurable Skills Gain | Dislocated Worker | 50.0% | Not Available | 67.3% | Not Available |
| Employment 2nd Quarter after exit | Youth | 75.0% | 74.3% | 70.0% | 94.2% |
| Employment 4th Quarter after exit | Youth | 67.0% | Not Available | 69.6% | Not Available |
| Median earnings in the 2nd quarter after exit Earnings | Youth | $4,500 | $4,738 | $5,080 | 107.2% |
| Credential attainment rate | Youth | 54.0% | Not Available | 60.3% | Not Available |
| Measurable Skills Gain | Youth | 52.8% | Not Available | 59.8% | Not Available |
Title II – Adult Education and Literacy
Table 34: PY 2019 (July 1, 2019, to June 30, 2020)
| Reported Information | Negotiated Performance Level | Actual Performance Level | % Met of Actual Performance Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employment 2nd Quarter after exit | Baseline | Baseline | NA |
| Employment 4th Quarter after exit | Baseline | Baseline | NA |
| Median earnings in the 2nd quarter after exit Earnings | Baseline | Baseline | NA |
| Credential attainment rate | Baseline | Baseline | NA |
| Measurable Skills Gain | 59% | 40.4% | 95.9% |
Table 35: PY 2020 (July 1, 2020, to June 30, 2021)
| Reported Information | Negotiated Performance Level | Actual Performance Level | % Met of Actual Performance Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employment 2nd Quarter after exit | 75% | 4,026 | 49.09% |
| Employment 4th Quarter after exit | 55% | 2,329 | 27.35% |
| Median earnings in the 2nd quarter after exit Earnings | $5,600 | $6,618 | n/a |
| Credential attainment rate | 32% | 280 | 25.11% |
| Measurable Skills Gain | 50.1% | 1,377 | 19.66% |
Title III – Employment Service
Table 36: WIOA Title III PY 2019 (July 1, 2019, to June 30, 2020)
| Reported Information | Negotiated Performance Level | Adjusted Performance Level | Actual Performance Level | % Met of Adjusted Performance Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment 2nd Quarter after exit | 64.0% | 65.3% | 52.8% | 82.5% |
| Employment 4th Quarter after exit | 61.0% | 63.0% | 51.4% | 84.3% |
| Median earnings in the 2nd quarter after exit Earnings | $4,800 | $5,601 | $5,306 | 110.5% |
Table 37: WIOA Title III PY 2020 (July 1, 2020, to June 30, 2021)
| Reported Information | Negotiated Performance Level | Adjusted Performance Level | Actual Performance Level | % Met of Adjusted Performance Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment 2nd Quarter after exit | 67.5% | 70.2% | 59.7% | 84.9% |
| Employment 4th Quarter after exit | 63.0% | Not Available | 63.0% | Not Available |
| Median earnings in the 2nd quarter after exit Earnings | $5,450 | $5,980 | $5,774 | 96.5% |
Title IV – Vocational Rehabilitation Services
Table 38: Title IV Vocational Rehabilitation PY 2019 (July 1, 2019, to June 30, 2020)
| Reported Information | Negotiated Performance Level | Adjusted Performance Level | Actual Performance Level | % Met of Adjusted Performance Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment in 2nd Quarter | Baseline | NA | 39.2% | NA |
| Employment in 4th Quarter | Baseline | NA | 29.3% | NA |
| Median Earnings | Baseline | NA | $3610.36 | NA |
| Credential Attainment | Baseline | NA | 11.5% | NA |
| Measurable Skills Gains | Baseline | NA | 35.3 % | NA |
Table 39: Title IV Vocational Rehabilitation PY 2020 (July 1, 2020, to June 30, 2021)
| Reported Information | Negotiated Performance Level | Adjusted Performance Level | Actual Performance Level | % Met of Adjusted Performance Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment in 2nd Quarter | Baseline | NA | 34.6% | NA |
| Employment in 4th Quarter | Baseline | NA | 36.1% | NA |
| Median Earnings | Baseline | NA | $3906.00 | NA |
| Credential Attainment | Baseline | NA | 17.9% | NA |
| Measurable Skills Gains | 20% | NA | 49.4% | NA |
Through this tracking and discussion at regular meetings, areas of needed technical assistance were identified, and technical assistance was provided in the following areas:
- Local Governance;
- Measurable Skill Gains and Credential Attainment Performance Measures;
- Arizona Job Connection updates;
- How to Use Labor Market Information;
- How to Meet the Youth Work Experience Expenditure Requirement
- How to Enter Client Budget Information to Report the Cost Per Participant
- Statistical Adjustment Model; and
- Business Services.
The State will continue to track federal performance measures, including the baseline measures, to identify and provide needed technical assistance. The State will also track implementation of its strategies to improve targeted performance areas identified through ongoing assessments. For example, the State will review measures affecting measurable skills gains, employment after exit, and the credential rate, as it implements the statewide model for career pathways, improving data interoperability, and developing a consistent continuous improvement system. Through ongoing assessment, the State will check and adjust its measures and activities to align performance improvement with strategy implementation.