ESF Programme for Employment, Inclusion and Learning Annual Implementation Report (AIR) Template

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1 ESF Programme for Employment, Inclusion and Learning Annual Implementation Report (AIR) Template Article 125(2)(b) of the CPR requires the MA to prepare an AIR which is submitted to the Commission following approval by the Monitoring Committee. Article 50(2) of the CPR sets out that the AIR will contain key information on the implementation of the OP (including the YEI) by reference to financial data, common and programme specific indicators and quantified target values. A synthesis of the findings of evaluations undertaken, issues arising and measures taken are also to be included along with actions taken to fulfil ex-ante Conditionalities. Failure to include the required information will result in the AIR being inadmissible. Article 50(9) provides for a citizen s summary of the AIR s content to be published. The 2016 AIR must be submitted to the Commission by 31 st May 2016 and shall cover the 2014 and 2015 financial years. Article 5(3) of the ESF Regulation (1304/2013) requires the MA to transmit electronically structured data for each priority axis broken down by investment priority. This data relating to output and result indicators is to be provided for both partially and fully implemented operations. Article 19(4) of the ESF Regulation (1304/2013) requires the AIR to present the findings of the evaluation of the YEI undertaken in 2015 and to set out and assess the quality of employment offers received by YEI and their progress in continuing education, apprenticeships/traineeships, employment etc. The Intermediate Body is required to complete this template for aggregation into the 2016 AIR. The responses provided such be succinct and relate only to activity within the reporting period itself. An entry must be made under each heading, even if only to formally record no change. Indicator and data on is obligatory for all Activities and should be entered on the accompanying Excel workbook. Reporting Period: January 2014 to December 2015 Priority: PR 4: Youth Employment Initiative Activity: Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme (SICAP) AIP Ref: ESF Activity description Provide a paragraph briefly describing the objectives of the Activity and its target group. SICAP is sponsored by the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government (DECLG). It aims to tackle poverty, social exclusion and long term unemployment through local engagement and partnerships between disadvantaged individuals, community organisations and public sector agencies. 1 SICAP s vision is to improve the life chances and opportunities of those who are marginalised in society, living in poverty or in unemployment through community development approaches and targeted supports. The programme commenced on 1 st April In 2015, the Youth Employment Initiative (YEI) was integrated into SICAP, co-financing young people not in employment, education or training (NEET) under the programme in that year. 1 The AIR 2016 draws on data and the information provided in the 2015 End of Year Report, which will be published in mid The narrative detail included here is subject to the final published version of this report.

2 SICAP is a national programme that is led in each local authority area by a Local Community Development Committee (LCDC). LCDCs were established on a statutory basis in all 31 local authorities in Ireland in 2015, for the purpose of bringing a more coordinated and joined-up approach to local and community development at local level. Following a public procurement process, contracts for the implementation of SICAP were awarded by LCDCs to 45 Programme Implementers (PIs) covering 51 2 geographic areas (known as Lots). At the national level, a dedicated IT system facilitates national programme oversight by the DECLG and ongoing programme monitoring and evaluation, supported by Pobal. SICAP has been designed and funded to impact on the following areas: Engagement with the most hard to reach in the most disadvantaged areas; Focus on youth interventions to address youth unemployment; Preparing and supporting disadvantaged people to take up mainstream services; Contribute to citizen engagement in line with national policy. SICAP has three goals and incorporates horizontal themes fostering promotion of an equality framework, use of community development approaches and collaborative networking with local and national stakeholders. The core goals of SICAP are: Goals of SICAP Goal 1: Empowering Disadvantaged Communities. To support and resource disadvantaged communities and marginalised target groups to engage with relevant local and national stakeholders in identifying and addressing social exclusion and equality issues. Goal 2: Lifelong Learning. To support individuals and marginalised target groups experiencing educational disadvantage so they can participate fully, engage with and progress through life-long learning opportunities through the use of community development approaches. Goal 3: Employment. To engage with marginalised target groups/individuals and residents of disadvantaged communities who are unemployed but who do not fall within mainstream employment service provision, or who are referred to SICAP, to move them closer to the labour market and improve work readiness, and support them in accessing employment and self-employment and creating social enterprise opportunities. In the nine months the programme has operated from its establishment in April to end December 2015, SICAP has supported a total of 36,854 individuals nationally. In terms of their principal economic status, the Long Term Unemployed comprised the largest single group supported under SICAP, at 27% of all individuals on the caseload. Overall, 81% of SICAP s clients were unemployed, including those economically inactive and not in full time education. Almost half of the individuals who responded to the question (re household status), were living in jobless households (49%). 2 There are 50 Lots implementing SICAP since 1 Lot is pending the outcome of a legal review.

3 In addition, 31% of individuals supported under SICAP lived in the areas designated as Disadvantaged, Very disadvantaged or Extremely disadvantaged on the Pobal HP Deprivation Index. ESF co-financing under the Youth Employment Initiative (YEI) supports Goals 2 and 3 described above and is dedicated to NEET in the programme, as defined in the ESF Certifying Authority, Department of Education and Skills Circular 1/2015. In 2015, SICAP provided lifelong learning and employability supports under Goals 2 and 3 above, benefiting 3,958 NEET clients of implementing bodies, known in SICAP terms as Programme Implementers (PIs). 2. Significant Changes in the Operating Environment Report on any significant changes in the operating environment that impact, either positively or negatively, on the performance of the Activity (such as changes in Government policy, socio-economic trends, etc). Where there are no significant changes, this should be indicated. SICAP was a new programme in 2015 and therefore, the operating environment included a significant degree of inherent change, including that associated with a changing pattern of national programme governance and delivery, as briefly outlined above. In addition, the integration of the Youth Employment Initiative into SICAP added a layer of complexity to local implementation, involving stringent requirements for data collection and results reporting for NEETs. Positive changes in the Irish labour market improved employment opportunities in 2015 for all SICAP groups, including NEETs. Implementing bodies have noted that while NEETs are a relatively diverse cohort, the social benefits of supporting this population of young people under SICAP are already in evidence. In particular, local integration of the variety of supports available for individual NEETs furthest from the labour market is essential to ensuring their complex needs are addressed in coherent and planned pathways to employment. In short, since the national population of NEETs is reducing, an integrated and cross-agency approach to supporting those most distant from the labour force at the local level will maximise SICAP outcomes for NEETs. In recognition of the importance of cross-agency working in this manner, a protocol was established between the DECLG and the Department of Social Protection (DSP) in 2015 to support referrals. This protocol is of relatively recent establishment and will take time to integrate into programme implementation. Implementing bodies also have local arrangements with local DSP personnel to identify and to refer NEETs to SICAP.

4 3. Commentary on Implementation of the Activity key developments, significant problems and steps taken to address these problems: This section requires an overall commentary on actions taken during 2014 and 2015 to implement the Activity. Outline key developments; new initiatives taken; issues/problems that arose and steps taken to overcome. Commentary should be confined to progress within the area of Activity only. Early SICAP effort incorporated programme establishment activity undertaken by local management bodies (Local Community Development Committees) and implementation by local implementing bodies (known as Programme Implementers), as well as rollout activity associated with national programme management and administration, including the launch of a comprehensive IT system dedicated to SICAP. However, the successful local implementing bodies (or programme implementers) were all well-established local development organisations with a substantial experience of operating local development programmes, which helped to facilitate a timely programme delivery. From April 2015, the implementing bodies for SICAP were engaging with NEETs as a specific category of clients. Under SICAP, individual are people who have been registered and receiving supports (interventions) through the programme. In order to be counted within the caseload for a particular period, the individual must have received at least two separate interventions - the initial registration meeting is not counted. 3 Basic profile of NEET In the nine months of 2015, 3,958 young people (aged years) who were NEET in accordance with the national definition were supported under SICAP and co-financed under the ESF, including a special allocation from the Youth Employment Initiative (YEI). The majority of young people in this category (58%) were male and 42% were female. The majority of NEET in SICAP (78%) were White Irish, 6% were White (any other White background) and 4% were Irish Travellers, which was twice the share of Irish Travellers on the overall SICAP caseload. 4 A small proportion of young people described as NEETs supported under SICAP had a disability (6%) or were lone parents (6%) and 4% were homeless or were affected by homelessness. 5 The highest level of educational attainment for a significant majority (89%) was of Leaving Certificate level (ISCED3) or below, with one third having the highest level of education attainment of Junior Certificate (ISCED2) or below. 6 3 Interventions are recorded when the programme implementer engages with an individual and provides support under one of the support categories set out for the programme. 4 7% of NEETs were not asked this question. 5 6% of NEETS were not asked the lone parents or disability questions. 1% of NEETs were not asked the homelessness question. 6 There is no data on educational attainment for 5 individuals.

5 A high proportion of NEETs reported their principal economic status as Long Term Unemployed (48%). In addition, 39% indicated that they lived in a jobless household, which was 2% higher than for whole population of individual SICAP clients. 7 Over onequarter of NEETs (26%) indicated that they were in financial difficulty, which was 3% higher than the proportion for individuals on the overall SICAP caseload. Description of activity 8 Young people, not in employment, education or training comprised 11% of the overall SICAP caseload in In the nine month period to end December, SICAP supported NEETs under both Goal 2 and under Goal 3, as shown in the table below. Indicator NEETs in receipt of a SICAP, ESF and YEI cofinanced Goal 2 educational support NEETs in receipt of a SICAP, ESF and YEI cofinanced Goal 3 employment support Actuals 2,149 2,323 As described, NEET on SICAP may receive lifelong learning supports (Goal 2) or employability supports (Goal 3) and may receive supports under both Goals, depending on their individual circumstances and needs. Each individual s needs in terms of the programme are reflected in a Personal Action Plan prepared with them. A slightly higher employability (Goal 3) engagement relative to lifelong learning (Goal 2) highlights both the early stage of NEET participation in the labour market and the effects of the recent economic recession on this group, since Goal 3 incorporates work readiness type training. Two-thirds of Programme Implementers (PIs) described their engagement with NEETs generally in terms of employment activation supports, aimed at bringing these young people into or closer to the labour market by way of increasing employability skills, vocational training or activation supports for self-employment. The opportunity to benefit from training and education as part of the programme was a key driver of engagement with young people, from the provision of training or oneto-one supports to referring and supporting young people to re-enter formal education. These activities included, but were not limited to: One-to-one supports including job coaching, career guidance, mentoring and employment skills; Workshops on personal development, career planning, CV preparation and Interview skills; Accredited (QQI) and non-accredited education courses, largely on vocational 7 1% of NEETs were not asked this question and the same percentage were not asked the question regarding financial difficulty. 8 This section and the following section draw directly upon the commentary reported by implementing bodies (the Programme Implementers contracted to implement SICAP locally).

6 topics such as Barista Skills, Safe Pass, Manual Handling, Computers (Coding / App design), Start Your Own Business etc. Outreach and information sessions with education providers and other external agencies. For example, one implementing body described how they facilitated youth employment workshops to assist in moving young unemployed people closer to the labour market. These workshops were supported by a structured guidance programme, developed to assist to develop skills required to find employment via one-to-one meetings, career path plan development, psychometric assessment, CV preparation, interview simulation and career coaching. These included accredited (Quality and Qualifications Ireland QQI) levels 3 or 4 and non-accredited courses in mechanics, computers (e.g. coding / app design), CV & interviewing training, hospitality, self-employment (e.g. Start Your Own Business) courses. Some groups also reported that SICAP supports, such as guidance counselling, career coaching or support funds, helped young people to return to education by providing a core skills platform and fostering participation in QQI courses ranging to levels 5-8. Other programme implementers offered a career guidance service or specific funds as practical support to young people s re-entry to education. In a number of instances, PIs actively assumed a role in coordinating or assisting in the coordination of vocational or educational supports for young people by mapping and linking existing services. With a number of Programme Implementers describing initial engagement with the NEETs cohort as being a challenge, one stated their learning was to focus on shorter courses, focussed (initially at least) on activities rather than programmatic content. The majority of implementing bodies reported interagency collaboration with other agencies as being of central importance in order to target young unemployed people. Such external connections included the DSP & Intreo, schools (in particular DEIS schools), school completion officers, youth justice officers and probation officers, Youthreach providers and other community / voluntary organisations, such as Foróige. They also described the type of interagency work required, with formal referral pathways between other programmes financed by the Department of Social Protection (DSP) and SICAP being the most commonly cited. Programme Implementers also outlined the successful, albeit resource intensive nature of the one-to-one work undertaken with young people not in employment, education or training. This often involved career coaching, interview preparation, personal action planning and goal setting. This was usually aimed at increasing motivation or confidence, with a view to progressing back into education or into the labour market. As one example, following a local needs analysis one programme implementer established a pilot initiative which provided one-to-one career guidance supports to young people with the initial reactions to the pilot being described as very positive. In summary, the most common outcome achieved for NEET clients participating in SICAP was improved employability and/or skills required to enter the labour market.

7 Some implementing bodies also described how had progressed to full or part time employment, or to further education or training as a result of the activity provided under SICAP. A smaller number also referenced young people going on to set up their own business. Finally, some implementing bodies reported that they had observed less quantifiable outcomes for their clients, such as those related to personal development, confidence building and general indicators of job readiness. While this last point emerges from local observation in a small number of cases, it is likely that these more intangible outcomes in programme measurement terms will become visible in Challenges The main challenge identified was the complex needs of young unemployed people. Implementing bodies referenced the many barriers and difficulties faced by unemployed youth, as well as the fact that they were often a disparate or hard to reach group, linked largely by age and employment status rather than other characteristics. The wide array of associated issues faced by these young people included (but was not limited to): Early school leaving Involvement with the criminal justice system Mental health issues, most commonly depression Substance misuse Presenting with challenging behaviours Poverty / social deprivation Young parents / single parents Intergenerational early school leaving & unemployment Membership of the Traveller community A second challenge highlighted was the reduction in the number of unemployed young people in certain areas. One area recorded a 66% decrease in the number of under 25s on the Live Register in the three year period from mid-2010 to mid This was identified as a challenge to achieving targets. As mentioned in a different context above, NEET clients in SICAP required a higher level of support and engagement than other client groups, in part as a result of their socio-economic characteristics and in part, as a result of their participation in the Youth Employment Initiative. This also intensified the resources which were required to support these young people from the perspective of local implementing bodies. In order to support programme administration, DECLG and Pobal have prepared further guidance documentation required, including, for example, registration guidance and guidance on data protection and has provided training to LCDCs and PIs. In addition, a number of implementing bodies referenced the complex programme landscape for the provision of employment related supports to young people at the national level, and suggested the referral pathways between levels of support and also to/from other national programmes were not always as clear or cohesive as would have been expected.

8 Some implementers bridged identified gaps within existing arrangements in innovative ways, such as developing work placement programmes to assist young people gain experience in advance of entry to the labour market. At the national level, the DECLG has established a protocol with the Department of Social Protection, which aims to promote and simplify referral. The importance of local programme delivery within and with communities is evident also in the development of innovative solutions in response to local challenges. As just two examples, some implementing bodies used social media to identify NEETs and others engaged in local arrangements to ensure referrals. Another challenge identified was that young people were less likely to own a car or be able to drive. This presented challenges in some rural areas where young people may be less likely to be able to attend a centre than other client groups, due to lack of access to transport. Generally, this issue was particularly relevant in rural areas when it was compounded by a reduced access to local employment opportunities and to other services, such as education providers. The challenges for rural NEETs could then be distinguished in terms of SICAP s goals from urban NEETs however, this initial impression requires further analysis. While outside the scope of this particular cohort of young people, programme implementers also referenced the importance of working with those at risk of early school leaving. Several implementing bodies described interventions targeted at those still in education, but who were identified as being at risk of early school leaving, and who would likely go on to become NEETs. 4. Progress in relation to physical performance indicators and targets Statistical information relating to the reporting period should be entered in the format contained in the Activity Implementation Plan as per the following table. A commentary on the main features of the statistical information should also be provided. ACTIVITY SPECIFIC OUTPUT INDICATORS: OUTPUTS Outputs and Results Indicator Targets The number of YEI eligible on training/upskilling/personal development towards employability and work environment (including supports for self-employed) programmes/projects. *Figures should correspond with Annex III Indicator CO06 RESULTS Unemployed who complete the YEI supported intervention *Figures should correspond with Annex V Indicator CR01 Unemployed who receive an offer of employment, continued education, apprenticeship or traineeship upon leaving *Figures should correspond with Annex V Indicator CR02 Measurement Unit YEI eligible unemployed unemployed ,

9 Unemployed who are in education/training, gain a qualification, or are in employment, including selfemployed, upon leaving *Figures should correspond with Annex V Indicator CR03 LTU who complete the YEI supported intervention *Figures should correspond with Annex V Indicator CR04 LTU who receive an offer of employment, continued education, apprenticeship or traineeship upon leaving *Figures should correspond with Annex V Indicator CR05 LTU who are in education/training, gain a qualification, or are in employment, including self-employed, upon leaving *Figures should correspond with Annex V Indicator CR06 Inactive not in education or training who complete the YEI supported intervention *Figures should correspond with Annex V Indicator CR07 Inactive not in education or training who receive an offer of employment, continued education, apprenticeship or traineeship, upon leaving *Figures should correspond with Annex V Indicator CR08 Inactive not in education or training who are in education/training, gain a qualification, or are in employment, including self-employment, upon leaving *Figures should correspond with Annex V Indicator CR09 Participants in continued education, training programmes leading to a qualification, an apprenticeship or a traineeship six months after leaving *Figures should correspond with Annex V Indicator CR10 Participants in employment six months after leaving *Figures should correspond with Annex V Indicator CR11 Participants in self-employment six months after leaving *Figures should correspond with Annex V Indicator CR12 unemployed LTU LTU LTU inactive inactive inactive Comments: The registration of 3,958 young people, not in employment, education or training under SICAP in 2015 represents approximately 6% of the national NEET population who have improved their employment potential through participation in SICAP and meets 99% of the original target set. 9 This achievement is contextualised by the novelty of the programme in both governance and implementation terms in its first year, in addition to the challenges overcome by SICAP clients in participating in a formal national programme. Implementing bodies have noted the difficulties associated with the gathering of detailed and sensitive information with NEETs (and other disadvantaged groups) and the need for an integrated approach to delivery of supports to them. The challenges faced by NEET under SICAP are distinctive. On this basis, and taking into account the recent establishment of SICAP, it is likely that the supports provided to NEETs registered on the programme in 2015 will continue into 2016 for these individuals. In addition, the distinguishing features of NEETs and their outcomes under SICAP will be considered further as part of a small-scale research analysis being conducted in See Gauge and Department of Education and Skills (2016), Evaluation of the operation of the Youth Employment Initiative (YEI) element of the European Social Fund (ESF) Programme for Employability, Inclusion and Learning (PEIL) , unpublished report, p. 19.

10 5. Participant Indicators The data on an ESF supported operations should be inserted in Common Output Indicators and Common Result Indicators tables in the attached Excel Workbook. For guidance of the description of the indicators, please refer to: Annex B-D in the ESF Guidance Document on Monitoring & Evaluation of European Cohesion Policy. Annex D Practical Guidance on data collection and validation. Please click on the link below to access these documents:

11 6. Compliance with EU and National policy Declarations It is a requirement that all Programme Activities comply with EU and national policy in areas such as; - procurement, - competition, - state aids - ESF information and publicity requirements - Compliance with the project selection criteria as set out in the AIP. - Promotion of equality between men and women and non-discrimination - Sustainable development - Ensuring beneficiaries are provided with documentation setting out the conditions of ESF support. Please confirm compliance with these requirements and advise on any deviations thereto: Compliance Confirmed Date 28 April 2016 On behalf of the IB Deviations from Requirements Declared by Date On behalf of the IB

12 [Extract from Regulation 1304/2013 Annex I and II (the ESF Regulation)] ANNEX I Common output and result indicators for ESF investments (1) Common output indicators for "Participants" 10 refers to persons benefiting directly from an ESF intervention who can be identified and asked for their characteristics, and for whom specific expenditure is earmarked. Other persons shall not be classified as. All data shall be broken down by gender. The common output indicators for are: unemployed, including long-term unemployed*, long-term unemployed*, inactive*, inactive, not in education or training*, employed, including self-employed*, below 25 years of age*, above 54 years of age*, above 54 years of age who are unemployed, including long-term unemployed, or inactive not in education or training*, with primary (ISCED 1) or lower secondary education (ISCED 2)*, with upper secondary (ISCED 3) or post-secondary education (ISCED 4)*, with tertiary education (ISCED 5 to 8)*, who live in jobless households*, who live in jobless households with dependent children*, who live in a single adult household with dependent children*, migrants, with a foreign background, minorities (including marginalised communities such as the Roma)**, with disabilities**, other disadvantaged**. The total number of will be calculated automatically on the basis of the output indicators. These data on entering an ESF supported operation shall be provided in the annual implementation reports as specified in Article 50(1) and (2) and Article 111(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013. homeless or affected by housing exclusion*, 10 Managing authorities shall establish a system that records and stores individual participant data in computerised form as set out in Article 125 (2) (d) of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013. The data processing arrangements put in place by the Member States shall be in line with the provisions of Directive 95/46/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 October 1995 on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data (OJ L 281, , p. 31), in particular Articles 7 and 8 thereof. Data reported under the indicators marked with * are personal data according to Article 7 of Directive 95/46/EC. Their processing is necessary for compliance with the legal obligation to which the controller is subject (Article 7(c) of Directive 95/46/EC). For the definition of controller, see Article 2 of Directive 95/46/EC. Data reported under the indicators marked with ** are a special category of data according to Article 8 of Directive 95/46/EC. Subject to the provision of suitable safeguards, Member States may, for reasons of substantial public interest, lay down exemptions in addition to those laid down in Article 8(2) of Directive 95/46/EC, either by national law or by decision of the supervisory authority (Article 8(4) of Directive 95/46/EC).

13 from rural areas* 11 The data on under the two above indicators will be provided in the annual implementation reports as specified in Article 50(4) of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013. The data shall be collected based on a representative sample of within each investment priority. Internal validity of the sample shall be ensured in such a way that the data can be generalised at the level of investment priority. (2) Common output indicators for entities are: number of projects fully or partially implemented by social partners or non-governmental organisations, number of projects dedicated at sustainable participation and progress of women in employment, number of projects targeting public administrations or public services at national, regional or local level, number of supported micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (including cooperative enterprises, enterprises of the social economy). These data shall be provided in the annual implementation reports as specified in Article 50(1) and (2) and Article 111(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013. (3) Common immediate result indicators for are: inactive engaged in job searching upon leaving*, in education/training upon leaving*, gaining a qualification upon leaving*, in employment, including self-employment, upon leaving*, disadvantaged engaged in job searching, education/ training, gaining a qualification, in employment, including self-employment, upon leaving**. These data shall be provided in the annual implementation reports as specified in Article 50(1) and (2) and Article 111(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013. All data shall be broken down by gender. (4) Common longer-term result indicators for are: in employment, including self-employment, six months after leaving*, with an improved labour market situation six months after leaving*, above 54 years of age in employment, including self-employment, six months after leaving*, disadvantaged in employment, including self-employment, six months after leaving**. These data shall be provided in the annual implementation reports as specified in Article 50(5) of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013. They shall be collected based on a representative sample of within each investment priority. Internal validity of the sample shall be ensured in such a way that the data can be generalised at the level of investment priority. All data shall be broken down by gender. 11 The data shall be collected at the level of smaller administrative units (local administrative units 2), in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1059/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 May 2003 on the establishment of a common classification of territorial units for statistics (NUTS) (OJ L 154, , p. 1).

14 Result indicators for the YEI ANNEX II These data shall be provided in the annual implementation reports as specified in Article 50(1) and (2) of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013 and in the report to be submitted in April 2015 as specified in Article 19(3) of this Regulation. All data shall be broken down by gender. (1) Common immediate result indicators for "Participants" 12 refers to persons benefiting directly from a YEI intervention who can be identified and asked for their characteristics, and for whom specific expenditure is earmarked. The immediate result indicators are: Unemployed who complete the YEI supported intervention*, Unemployed who receive an offer of employment, continued education, apprenticeship or traineeship upon leaving*, Unemployed who are in education/training, gain a qualification, or are in employment, including self- employment, upon leaving*, Long-term unemployed who complete the YEI supported intervention*, Long-term unemployed who receive an offer of employment, continued education, apprenticeship or traineeship upon leaving*, Long-term unemployed who are in education/training, gain a qualification, or are in employment, including self-employment, upon leaving*, Inactive not in education or training who complete the YEI supported intervention*, Inactive not in education or training who receive an offer of employment, continued education, apprenticeship or traineeship upon leaving*, Inactive not in education or training who are in education/training, gain a qualification, or are in employment, including self-employment, upon leaving*. (2) Common longer-term result indicators for The longer-term result indicators are: Participants in continued education, training programmes leading to a qualification, an apprenticeship or a traineeship six months after leaving*, Participants in employment six months after leaving*, Participants in self-employment six months after leaving*. The data for longer-term result indicators shall be collected based on a representative sample of within each investment priority. Internal validity of the sample shall be ensured in such a way that the data can be generalised at the level of investment priority. 12 Managing authorities shall establish a system that records and stores individual participant data in computerised form as set out in Article 125 (2) (d) of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013 The data processing arrangements put in place by the Member States must be in line with the provisions of Directive 95/46/EC, in particular Articles 7 and 8 thereof. Data reported under the indicators marked with * are personal data according to Article 7 of Directive 95/46/EC. Their processing is necessary for compliance with the legal obligation to which the controller is subject (Article 7(c) of Directive 95/46/EC). For the definition of controller, see Article 2 of Directive 95/46/EC. Data reported under the indicators marked with ** are a special category of data according to Article 8 of Directive 95/46/EC. Subject to the provision of suitable safeguards, Member States may, for reasons of substantial public interest, lay down exemptions in addition to those laid down in Article 8(2) of Directive 95/46/EC, either by national law or by decision of the supervisory authority (Article 8(4) of Directive 95/46/EC).