Eligible Workforce
Why we track this indicator
The total number of eligible individuals within the workforce helps provide insights into socio-economic stability, health, nutrition, and education for children and families.
Eligible Workforce Data Breakdown
Status: Green
Definition: Eligible workforce includes all people aged 16 and older who are either employed or unemployed through the Indiana Department of Workforce Development. This information is obtained through publicly available data.
Source: Indiana Department of Workforce Development
Last Updated: September 2024
Mitigating Factors: Most recent numbers may change slightly when employment numbers are revised.
Methodology
Methodology: Quarterly average is obtained through monthly workforce reports. Both current and most recent quarters are used to calculate the percent change. The percent change is the total shift in the eligible workforce in Elkhart County.
Goal: to observe an increase in the eligible workforce
Traffic Light:
Green: increase of 1% in the eligible workforce
Gray: within +/- 1% of the eligible workforce
Red: decrease of 1% in the eligible workforce
Supporting Research
Adverse Childhood Experiences
Stable employment is known to positively impact family stability.
How Does Employment, or Unemployment, Affect Health?
For millions of Americans, a steady job in safe working conditions means more than simply a paycheck—employment can also provide the benefits and stability critical to maintaining proper health.
Impact of Social Determinants of Health on the Emerging COVID-19 Pandemic in the United States
Employment has been a significant factor to chart family stability during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Public Data
This data comes from a public source. The information pertaining to employment is found through the Indiana Department of Workforce Development. Education information (if not otherwise acknowledged) is found through the Indiana Department of Education.
Indicators in Action
The ‘Data Action Mini Grant’ program will provide low barrier grants to collaborating partners which will help increase cross-system collaboration and facilitate the community response to needs and/or gaps identified through the Elkhart County Child Dashboard. Applicants may request up to $2,000. Two or more applicants can collaborate for collaborative action based upon one or more data indicators and increase the grant request. By leveraging the ‘Data Action Mini Grant’ program partners can have a platform that helps to inform community goals and creates a stronger sustainability platform for their programs.
For a copy of the 1-page proposal template click here or email David Wiegner.