Okla. Admin. Code § 612:10-7-171

Current through Vol. 42, No. 7, December 16, 2024

Section 612:10-7-171 - Credential attainment and measurable skill gains for post-secondary training programs

(a) Recognized Postsecondary Credentials: A Recognized Postsecondary Credential is defined as a credential consisting of an industry-recognized certificate or certification, a certificate of completion of an apprenticeship, a license recognized by the State involved or Federal Government, or an associate or baccalaureate degree, as well as graduate degrees for purposes of the VR program as required by section 103(a)(5) of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended by Title IV of WIOA. A recognized postsecondary credential is awarded in recognition of an individual's attainment of measurable technical or industry/occupational skills necessary to obtain employment or advance within an industry/occupation. These technical or industry/occupational skills generally are based on standards developed or endorsed by employers or industry associations.

(b) Credential Attainment: Under the WIOA, workforce agencies are required to report the percentage of those participants enrolled in an education or training program (excluding those in OJT and customized training) who attained a recognized postsecondary credential during participation in or within one year after closure of the case. This is based on the sub-regulatory guidance related to the implementation and operation of the performance accountability system under section 116 of WIOA and the implementing regulations in 34 CFR parts 361 subpart E.

(c) In addition, agencies are expected to report documented progress (academic, technical, occupational, or other) that a participant makes in a training or education program toward obtaining a recognized postsecondary credential. This progress is reported throughout the life of the case and are referred to as Measurable Skill Gains (MSG).

(d) Reporting credential attainment and Measurable Skill Gains: The goal to achieve a credential through a recognized education or training program must be included on the IPE in order to properly report Credential Attainments and MSGs. No Credentials or MSG's are reported on cases that have not reached Service status or higher. It is expected that Participants assist with obtaining the required documentation and staff are to use DRS electronic case management system to record credential attainments and MSGs, as soon as documented proof has been obtained. Credential attainment can be reported up to one year after case closure. Measurable Skill Gains are only reported prior to case closure.

Okla. Admin. Code § 612:10-7-171

Adopted by Oklahoma Register, Volume 39, Issue 24, September 1, 2022, eff. 9/11/2022