Pathways to Work reports on changes in outcomes that a program is expected to have. Outcome domains are groups of related outcomes. Pathways to Work includes the following domains:
- Increase earnings — An increase in the amount earned through paid employment after the participant first received program services.
- Increase employment — An increase in the rate of employment after the participant first received program services.
- Decrease benefit receipt — Reduction in the percentage of people receiving public benefits or the value of their benefits after participants are offered program services.
- Increase education and training — Attainment of a degree or credential.
Short-term outcomes are those measured 18 months or fewer after participants are first offered services. Long-term outcomes are those measured between 18 months and 5 years after participants are first offered services. Very long-term outcomes are those measured 5 years or more after participants are first offered services.
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