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

Forms, Links, and Resources for WorkAbility I Data Collection

Student Follow-Up form

WAI - follow-up & data entry instructions

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