DOL Evaluation Plan

The department is committed to making evidence-informed decisions to support America’s workers. Check out the department's Evaluation Plan FY24-25 to see significant evaluation activities the department is planning in the current and upcoming fiscal years.

DOL Welcomes New Chief Evaluation Officer

The department is pleased to introduce Alix Gould-Werth, PhD as the new Chief Evaluation Officer. Dr. Gould-Werth is a nationally recognized expert on Unemployment Insurance, Paid Family and Medical Leave, schedule stability, and other issues affecting low-wage U.S. workers and their families. Prior to her time at the department, Dr. Gould-Werth has worked at the Washington Center for Equitable Growth, Mathematica, and Fountain House. Read more about Dr. Gould-Werth’s background and role as the Chief Evaluation Officer.

Recent Study Reports and Briefs

CEO publishes new reports, briefs, resources and data sets to support labor programs and policymaking throughout the year. Learn more about selected evidence products, below:

Have You Heard?

Pass It Around: Evidence to Action (E2A) Tool Kit As the Evidence Act celebrates its fifth anniversary, check out a new resource to help bridge the gap between research and action – the Evidence to Action (E2A) Tool Kit. It offers practical tips to make research findings understandable and user-friendly. You can also join us at the National Association of Workforce Development Professionals 2024 Conference or the Labor and Employment Relations Association’s 76th Annual Meeting to learn more. Our 2024 Summer Fellows Five Ph.D. students won a national competition to conduct research at the department while serving as CEO Summer Fellows. Meet our fellows and read more about their interests. New Executive Order on Apprenticeships In early March, President Biden signed an executive order promoting and expanding the use of Registered Apprenticeships in the Federal workforce. See how CEO advances research on apprenticeship programs.

Ahead of International Long COVID Awareness Day on March 15th, the department's Clearinghouse for Labor Evaluation and Research (CLEAR) posted a rapid evidence review, Long COVID and the Workforce, synthesizing recent literature on Long COVID's influence on labor force participation and identifies strategies for staying employed or returning to work. Check out other rapid evidence reviews that cover labor topics you may be interested in.

Upcoming Events

Youth Apprenticeship Week (May 5-11)
Building off of the success of National Apprenticeship Week, the department will host the first Youth Apprenticeship Week (YAW) this May. YAW is a nationwide celebration to highlight the value of Registered Apprenticeship program opportunities for youth. In preparing for the events, check out CEO’s youth apprenticeship-focused reports, such as Models of Youth Registered Apprenticeship Expansion: Evidence from the Youth Apprenticeship Readiness Grants and Youth Apprenticeship in the United States.

National Association of Workforce Development Professionals (NAWDP) Annual Conference (May 20-22)
CEO staff will be participating virtually in NAWDP’s 40^th Annual Conference, and look forward to connecting on a variety of topics from utilizing data and labor market information to improving access to jobs.

Research and Evaluation Conference on Self-Sufficiency (RECS) (May 29–31)
Will we see you in DC? CEO staff will be participating in the conference on May 29-31 for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services RECS 2024. Attendees have an opportunity to hear the latest research findings, discuss ways to incorporate findings into the design and implementation of programs, and identify future research needs. This is a free conference; registration is required.