North Carolina Common Follow-up System Education, Employment and Wage Outcomes November 10, 2016

North Carolina Common Follow-up System Overview and Vision Started as a voluntary effort in the early 1990’s among a group of state education, employment and training agencies interested in following up on program participants In 1995, the CFS was codified under state law. North Carolina General Statute §§ 96-30-35 was amended to: Establish the CFS by Statute; Define System Participation; Establish Operational Responsibility; Establish Performance and Evaluative Responsibility; Mandate Data integrity and Confidentiality; and Outline Reporting and Schedules.

North Carolina Common Follow-up System Overview and Vision North Carolina G.S. §§ 96 30-35: Provide for automated collection, organization, dissemination, and analysis of data from programs; Track and evaluate impact of programs Report to the General Assembly on Evaluation Findings & System Operations Collaborate with state WIB on performance measures for workforce programs; Maintain confidentiality of information; Workforce Data Quality Initiative (WDQI) Grant through the U.S. DOL to help with system enhancement. Working with the North Carolina Government Data Analytics Center (GDAC) on enhancement. Expanded Data from Existing Contributors and New Contributors Enhanced Data Submittal, Editing, Approval and Load Processes Improved Data Quality Development of New Data Dictionary Across All Contributors Development of New Relational Data Mart Mini Data Marts for Each Contributor Analytical Data Marts Across Contributors and Sources Expand and Enhance Data Analytics Design, Develop and Implement Analysis to Provide Better Understanding of Program Performance Enhanced System Outputs and Implement Technology for Disseminating System Output

North Carolina Common Follow-up System Contributors and Data Sources North Carolina Common Follow-up System (CFS) Data Sources and Contributors Data Contributors / Programs Time Periods North Carolina Department of Commerce   North Carolina Community College System Division of Employment Security Curriculum Programs 16 Years Unemployment Insurance Wage Records 24 Years - Quarterly Curriculum Course Enrollment Information In Progress Unemployment Insurance Claims Information 16 Years - Monthly Financial Aid Information for Curriculum Students Unemployment Insurance Benefit Payment Continuing Education Programs LEAD Basic Skills Programs Employer Information - OCEW Information University of North Carolina General Administration Division of Workforce Solutions Academic Program Enrollment WARN Notifications Academic Course Enrollment Information WIA/WIOA Adult Program Financial Aid Information WIA/WIOA Dislocated Worked Program North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services WIA/WIOA Youth Program Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Serivces NEG Program 13 Years DVRS - Rehabilitative and Employment Services Wagner Peyser Program Division of Services for the Blind Veterans Employment Services 6 Years DSB - Rehabilitative and Employment Services Agricultural Employment Services Division of Social Services Registered Apprenticeship TANF - Work First Program Trade Adjustment Assistance 2 Years Food & Nutrition Employment Program 15 Years North Carolina Department of Administration Community Services Block Grant Commission of Indian Affairs Division of Mental Health Developmental Disabilities and Substance Abuse WIA Native American Programs Planned Long Term Vocational Support Services North Carolina Department of Public Instruction Division of Aging and Adult Services High School Academic Programs Senior Community Services Employment Course Enrollment Information North Carolina Department of Public Safety High School Career and Technical Education 16 Years of some elements Division of Adult Correction CTE Course Enrollment Offender Services

Career and Technical Education Common Follow-up System Outputs Evaluation Report to the NC General Assembly Career and Technical Education Associate Degree Recipients 3 Year Post Completion

Common Follow-up System Resources and Products Reports CFS Evaluation Report CFS Operational Report NCWorks Performance Report Information Delivery Systems NC TOWER Supply Demand Dashboard (in progress) Collaborating with Agencies Reporting Initiatives Analytical Capacity Data Resources Table 8.1.1 NORTH CAROLINA COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM   CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION CURRICULUM PROGRAMS - ASSOCIATE DEGREE PROGRAMS Common Follow-up System: Evaluative Measures Post Completion Outcome Measures 1 Year After Completion by Program Year 2008-2009 2009-2010 2010-2011 2011-2012 2012-2013 Participants 109,403 125,353 132,576 131,314 129,076 Associate Degree Recipients 11,506 12,184 13,842 14,354 14,300 Associate Degree Recipients Employed In North Carolina 1 Year After 9,575 10,032 11,420 11,963 11,811 Completion Percent Employed in North Carolina 1 Year After Completion 83% 82% Associate Degree Recipients Average Wage in North Carolina 1 Year After $25,225 $24,772 $25,004 $25,103 $24,958 Associate Degree Recipients Median Wage in North Carolina 1 Year After $22,875 $22,495 $22,490 $22,930 $22,818 Number Enrolled in North Carolina Public Higher Education 1 Year After 3,508 3,937 4,981 4,462 4,381 Percent Enrolled in North Carolina Public Higher Education 1 Year After 30% 32% 36% 31% Number Enrolled in North Carolina Public Education, Employment or 5,191 5,924 7,117 6,714 6,283 Training Program 1 Year After Completion Percent Enrolled in North Carolina Public Education, Employment or 45% 49% 51% 47% 44% Number Enrolled or Employed 1 Year After Completion 10,574 11,172 12,786 13,167 12,933 Percent Enrolled or Employed 1 Year After Completion 92% 90%

Common Follow-up System Resources – Information Delivery System NC TOWER

North Carolina Department of Public Instruction North Carolina High School Graduates One Year Post High School Enrollment in North Carolina Higher Education and Employment NC Public High School Graduates 2014 Graduates CTE Concentrators 92,448 32,362 One Year Post High School Follow-up Enrolled in UNC 22,963 24.8% 6,524 20.2% Enrolled in NCCCS 31,951 34.6% 13,447 41.6% Enrolled in UNC or NCCCS (NC Public Higher Education) 51,529 55.7% 18,822 58.2% Employed in North Carolina 62,783 67.9% 22,738 70.3% Enrolled in NC Public Higher Education or Employed in NC 76,300 82.5% 27,531 85.1%

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