Training Effectiveness Matrix
The Training Effectiveness Matrix evaluated Workforce Solutions Capital Area (WFS Capital Area) clients who were enrolled in occupational training programs during the 2017-2018 Fiscal Year.
PERFORMANCE
Training Effectiveness Matrix
“Enrolled” clients were active in occupational training programs during the 2017-2018 Fiscal Year.
- Clients were initially classified by their educational attainment upon entering training. These classifications measured point-in-time attainment rather than aptitude.
- 289 clients enrolled in occupational training.
- Of these:
- 88% completed training
- 9% dropped out of training
- 3% were still in training at the end of the Fiscal Year
- WFS Capital Area tracked clients’ employment status up to six months after leaving training.
- The average wage before entering training was $23,774. For those who found employment after completing training, the average training-related wage was $45,115, which is an average annual wage increase of 90% from the pre-training average wage.
- WFS Capital Area invested a total of $1,468,447 in training. The total wage amount for the 230 clients who found jobs after exiting training was $9,745,052, or a net of $8,276,604 deducting the cost of occupational training. Thus, the net cost-benefit is $5.64: for every dollar WFS Capital Area invested in training, $5.64 entered the Austin economy through the clients’ wages.
Skill Level Upon Enrollment
Skill Level Upon Enrollment – Observations
Clients were initially classified by their educational attainment upon entering training. These classifications measured point-in-time attainment rather than aptitude.
- Low skill: high school diploma/GED or less education
- Mid skill: some postsecondary education, including a certificate, associate’s degree, or have completed some college courses but have not obtained a degree
- High skill: bachelor’s degree or higher
- Of the 289 clients who were enrolled in training during the 2017-2018 fiscal year, 56% were low skill, 25% were mid skill and 19% were high skill.
For more detailed enrollment information, please refer to Page 1 of the Training Effectiveness Matrix.
Training Program Enrollment by Industry
Training Program Enrollment by Industry – Observations
Clients were initially classified by their educational attainment upon entering training. These classifications measured point-in-time attainment rather than aptitude.
- 21% of all clients enrolled in healthcare training, the majority being in the low skill category.
- 24% of all clients enrolled in Information Technology training; of these, most clients were in the high skill category.
- 10% of all clients enrolled in Professional & Business Services training; of these, most clients were in the high skill category.
- 45% of all clients enrolled in Skilled Trades training, the majority being in the low skill category.
For more detailed enrollment information, please refer to Page 1 of the Training Effectiveness Matrix.
Employment Success Rate
Employment Success Rate – Observations
The employment success rates for each industry are as follows:
| Industry | Completers | Dropouts |
| Healthcare | 86% | 14% |
| IT | 91% | 9% |
| Professional & Business Services | 100% | 0% |
| Skilled Trades | 91% | 9% |
For more detailed enrollment information, please refer to Page 1 of the Training Effectiveness Matrix.
Training Results
Training Results – Observations
- Overall, the completion rate was very high during the 2017-2018 Fiscal Year. 88% of all clients who were enrolled in training completed their programs.
- High skill clients were the most successful group to complete occupational training. 94% completed training/earned credentials, compared to 91% of low skill and 87% of mid-skill completers.
For more detailed enrollment information, please refer to Page 1 of the Training Effectiveness Matrix.
Wage Analysis
Wage Analysis – Observations
- Overall, the average annual wage before training and after completing training increased from $23,774 to $45,115 (increase of 89%).
- The average annual wage increased from $18,863 to $33,169 (increase of 75%) for low skill worker, from $23,017 to $46,295 (increase of 51%) for mid skill workers, and from $29,443 to $55,882 (increase of 52%) for high skill workers.
For more detailed enrollment information, please refer to Page 2 of the Training Effectiveness Matrix.
Cost-Benefit
Net Cost-Benefit – Observations
- The net cost-benefit is as follows:
- Low skill clients: $5.27 for each $1 WFS invested.
- Mid skill clients: $3.48 for each $1 WFS invested.
- High skill clients: $5.91 for each $1 WFS invested.
For more detailed enrollment information, please refer to Page 2 and 3 of the Training Effectiveness Matrix.
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