Full Title: Number of economically disadvantaged AmeriCorps members who are unemployed prior to their term of service.
Definition of Key Terms
This measure is a count of individuals who are entered into the Corporation’s National Service Trust database, who complete their term of service, earn an education award, or leave service due to compelling circumstances (see 45 CFR §2522.200). Individuals who are not enrolled in the trust, or who are dismissed, will not be counted.
Economically disadvantaged AmeriCorps members: Current AmeriCorps members who are receiving or meet the income eligibility requirements to receive: TANF, Food Stamps (SNAP), Medicaid, SCHIP, Section 8 housing assistance.
Unemployed: do not have paid, regular employment or were not serving in the military/national guard within the month prior to beginning their AmeriCorps term of service.
How to Calculate Measure/Collect Data
Count of economically disadvantaged AmeriCorps members who are unemployed prior to their term of service according to above definition.