These outcomes are eligible for review by the Pathways to Work Evidence Clearinghouse.
Short-term earnings
An increase in the amount earned through paid employment during a period 18 months or fewer after the participant first received program 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.
Short-term employment
An increase in the rate of employment during a period 18 months or fewer 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.
Short-term public benefit receipt
Reduction in the percentage of people receiving public benefits (such as TANF, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, and so on) or the value of their benefits during a period 18 months or fewer 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.
Education and training (outcome)
Attainment of a degree or credential.
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.
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.