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.