Opportunity
Federal Register #12050436
Request for Public Comment: Extension of Information Collection for Job Corps and Workforce Program Surveys
Buyer
Employment and Training Administration, Labor Department
Posted
September 01, 2026
Respond By
November 02, 2026
Identifier
12050436
NAICS
923130
This opportunity from the Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration (ETA) is a request for public comment on extending information collection for workforce program evaluation. - Government Buyer: - Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, Office of Employment and Training - No procurement of products or services; this is a public comment request - OEMs and Vendors: - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned, as this is not a procurement action - Information Collection Activities: - Job Corps Placement and Assistance Record (ETA Form 678) - Collects data on post-separation outcomes for Job Corps students - Estimated 16,000 respondents annually - Quick Turnaround Surveys and Site Visits (OMB Control Number 12050436) - Short surveys and site visits for various workforce programs - Estimated 7,000 respondents annually - Unique Requirements: - Focus on reducing paperwork and respondent burden - Supports policy, research, and program evaluation - Annual Labor Surplus Area (LSA) list identifies areas with high unemployment for government contracting purposes - No products, services, or vendors are being solicited; this is strictly an information collection extension request
Description
The Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration (ETA) is seeking comments on an extension of a currently approved information collection request titled "Quick Turnaround Surveys and Site Visits." This collection allows for quick review and approval of short surveys and site visit protocols related to various workforce programs. The surveys cover topics such as governance, administration, funding, service delivery, and participant experiences. The goal is to reduce paperwork and respondent burden while collecting timely information to support policy, research, and program evaluation.