WORKING WARDROBES FOR A NEW START (4)

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Ongoing contact and wraparound support help participants successfully retain employment or remain enrolled in education ortraining programs. 2. Percent of participants in education or training or unsubsidized employment during the 4th quarter after exit. Working Wardrobes anticipates that 62%of the 20 enrolled participants will participate in education, training or unsubsidized employment during the 4th quarter after exit. Employment tracking will continue through the fourth quarter, with ongoing support from the Career Navigator. Employment status and education progress are monitored,and assistance is provided for career advancement, certifications, or reemployment as needed. 3. Document the median earnings of participants in unsubsidized employment during the 2nd quarter after exit. Wage data will be collected through participant surveys, and state wage records.This information allows accurate calculation of median earnings for participants employed during the second quarter afterexit, helping assess program impact and inform future employer partnerships. 4. Percent of participants who obtain a recognized postsecondary credential or secondary diploma during participation or within 1 year after exit. Working Wardrobes anticipates that 62%of participants who are enrolled in postsecondary credential or secondary diploma programs will attain certification and/or diploma. Staff assist participants with exam preparation, credentialing application processes, and provide barrier removal (e.g.,transportation, childcare referrals). Working Wardrobes' follow-up services extend credential support beyond program exit to maximize postsecondary attainment. S. Percent of participants achieving measurable skill gains during education/training leading to a credential or employment. Working Wardrobes anticipates that 59%of participants who are enrolled in postsecondary credential or secondary diploma programs will achieve measurable skill gains during education/training. Skill gains are tracked using as least one of the five MSG measures, which include Educational Functioning Level, secondary school diploma, transcript/report card, progress towards established milestones and skills progression. Each participant's measurable skills gains are documented to ensure progress toward employment or credentialing goals. 6. Effectiveness in serving employers. Working Wardrobes' builds relationships with local businesses to align employer workforce needs with participant skills.The organization will collect feedback on job readiness, retention, and satisfaction, using it to adjust training offerings and develop sector-specific opportunities based on labor market trends. Working Wardrobes will measure its effectiveness in serving employers by tracking the retention of employer partnerships and feedback received. Specifically, the organization will assess retention in the 2nd and 4th quarters after exit through quarterly check-ins conducted