Evaluation - grant-funded projects and programs - statewide innovation initiatives

(1) The state council shall conduct or facilitate an evaluation of all programs, projects, and initiatives funded pursuant to this part 7 on either a statewide level or work force development area level. (2) Any work force development board or person that receives money or a grant pursuant to section 24-46.3-704 or 24-46.3-705 must use the connecting Colorado database to report information about how the recipient used the money, the outcomes achieved, and any other information necessary to facilitate the evaluation required by this section. (3) In addition to the requirements of section 24-75-226 (5), programs, projects, and initiatives funded pursuant to this part 7 must be evaluated to: (a) Determine whether the program, project, or initiative demonstrates an impact on work force development and innovation in the following areas: (I) Skill or competency attainment; (II) Industry-recognized credential attainment; (III) Graduation or credential attainment rates; (IV) Job placement; and (V) Job quality; (b) Specify the percentage of money that was allocated, distributed, or awarded to institutions of higher education through scholarships or other mechanisms.