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

2. 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 §§ 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.

3. North Carolina Common Follow-up System Overview and Vision
North Carolina G.S. §§ :
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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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
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%

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

8. 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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