5. Data Collection

What data are we collecting?

• Follow along data (current students)

  • Students served: Pre-employment activities

  • Students placed: paid employment

• Follow up data (1 and 2 years out)

When are we doing it?

• Don’t wait until the last minute (see timelines)

• It is a working document

• Ongoing tracking – July through June

Why are we doing it?

• Program planning

• Program evaluation/accountability

• Grant requirement

• Marketing

• Document student services

Student Follow-Up form

WorkAbility I Data Collection Site — Link to the WorkAbility I data collection site.