a) Assess the value of the NCRC and GMA’s to employers and job-seekers in Oregon. b) Quantify the number of apprenticeship programs that have included the NCRC as part of their application process and assess the value of the NCRC for these programs. c) Identify what if any variability exists among the Workforce Regions in the perceived value and usage of the NCRC. The Successful Proposer will perform the following activities to achieve the above: a) Facilitate qualitative data collection (e.g. through surveys, interviews, focus groups, etc.) and analysis of the effectiveness of the NCRC, and to better understand and capture information, key issues, opportunities, solutions, recommendations, priorities, and other topics as deemed necessary to create necessary assessments and process to meet the outcomes of the project. b) Collect and analyze quantitative data on participation in, completion of the NCRC, including data on the number, occupations, industries, wages and demographics of the Oregonians who have earned on NCRC vs. those who have not; c) Aggregate collected data and findings in a report that includes recommendations. d) Respond to other requests deemed necessary as agreed to by HECC.
