View definitions of terms used throughout Pathways to Work.
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Variable costs
Costs that vary proportionally with the number of program participants (e.g., the costs of individual participant workbooks) or the number of sites implementing the program.
Very long-term
For the purposes of reviews conducted by Pathways to Work, very long-term refers to a period lasting five years or more after participants are first offered services.
Very long-term benefit receipt
Reduction in the percentage of people receiving public benefits or the value of their benefits more than 5 years after participants are offered program services.
Very long-term earnings
An increase in the amount earned through paid employment more than 5 years after the participant first received program services.
Very long-term employment
An increase in the rate of employment more than 5 years after the participant first received program services.