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.

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