Full Title: Number of economically disadvantaged AmeriCorps members that secure employment during their term of service or within one year after finishing AmeriCorps.
Definition of Key Terms
This measure is a count of individuals who are entered into the Corporation’s education 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
Securing employment refers to paid, regular employment or serving in the military/national guard within the past week.
The span of time for which a member will be counted under this measure includes enrollment, to 12 months after a member leaves service or within the subsequent cycle for the alumni survey. This enables the measure to include members who obtain employment while enrolled in the program.
How to Calculate Measure/Collect Data
Count of individuals in Measure 12 who are hired into a job either within one year after finishing AmeriCorps. Count each individual only once even if the individual receives placement in more than one job.
CNCS may ask through an Alumni survey or the program may collect the data.
What were you doing most of last week?
Working at a regular job
Serving in the military / reserves
Working sporadically
Looking for work
Other _____________________