Performance Reporting for Workforce Opportunity for Rural Communities (WORC) Grants

Tools and Resources 

• Demonstration Grant Performance Reporting Reference Guide 2024. This comprehensive guide contains detailed information to help DWG and WORC grant recipients successfully complete performance reporting. The guide is particularly helpful for new grantees learning about the required reports. Experienced grantees will find updated screen shots and step-by-step instructions for creating and certifying QNRs and QPRs in WIPS.

• WorkforceGPS e-learning Catalog. A compilation of training resources recommended for grantees in need of learning assistance related to the WIOA performance indicators.

• WORC Participant Data File Tool. Key resources and technical information for creating and uploading WORC participant data file to WIPS. 

• Reporting Edit Check Resource. When grantees upload a PIRL file to WIPS, the system conducts an edit check. This troubleshooting guide helps grantees resolve errors that are identified during the edit check process. It contains an overview of the process and tips for preparing an error-free participant data file. 

• QNR Template. Resource page with Doc and PDF instructions and text fields in WIPS. Useful as a reference for preparing QNR responses ahead of submission, outside of WIPS.

• WORC Grant Report.  WORC grantees certify this summary report of participant data in the WIPS reporting system.  WIPS automatically generates this template during the reporting process. This file also contains the aggregation rules used to generate the report.

• Performance Reporting Video Series. An overview of key concepts and processes related to quarterly performance reporting for DWG and DW Demonstration Grant recipients

• Performance Reporting Data Management Resource. This resource presents a decision framework for grantees that need to implement new protocols and technology to meet performance reporting requirements. It outlines four options for managing performance data.

Please use the following links for additional resources:  

1. Performance Reporting Desk References
2. Webinars & Training Sessions
3. Performance Reporting Video Series

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• Resource Publication Date: 2022
• Posted by: Jennifer Cowns
• Posted in: Workforce Opportunity for Rural Communities (WORC) Initiative