View definitions of terms used throughout Pathways to Work.
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Long-term
For the purposes of reviews conducted by Pathways to Work, long-term is defined as a period lasting between 18 months and 5 years after participants are first offered services.
Long-term earnings
An increase in the amount earned through paid employment between 18 months and 5 years after the participant first received program services.
Long-term employment
An increase in the rate of employment between 18 months and 5 years after the participant first received program services.
Long-term public benefit receipt
Reduction in the percentage of people receiving public benefits or the value of their benefits between 18 months and 5 years after participants are offered program services.
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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.