<p>Employment outcomes are an important metric that helps measure the quality and effectiveness of an institution's education programs. These employment outcomes are used by:</p> <p>A) Institutions, to determine whether to adopt, continue or discontinue certain programs</p> <p>B) Students, to decide which schools are worth their financial investment</p> <p>C) Accreditation agencies, to ensure HEIs are meeting acceptable standards of quality in eduction</p> <p>D) Legislators, to determine which HEIs should receive funding for greatest ROI</p> <p>As a career services advisor, my ability to report employment data that is both accurate and verifiable has a direct influence on the processes and decisions listed above and contributes to national economic development planning and investment.&#160;</p>