Opportunity
Federal Register #2026-17833
Request for Comments on Student Safety Assessment (SSA) of Job Corps Students Information Collection
Buyer
Employment and Training Administration, Labor Department
Posted
September 01, 2026
Respond By
November 02, 2026
Identifier
2026-17833
NAICS
541720
The Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration (ETA) is seeking public input on a proposed revision to the Student Safety Assessment (SSA) information collection for Job Corps students. - Government Buyer: - Department of Labor - Employment and Training Administration (ETA) - OEMs and Vendors: - No OEMs or vendors are involved; this is an information collection initiative - Products/Services Requested: - Student Safety Assessment data collection from Job Corps students - Approximately 48,000 respondents - Biannual frequency - Estimated annual burden of 12,000 hours - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Updated survey items - Decreased number of respondents - Change in sampling method - Reduced frequency of administration - Focus on improving safety protocols and minimizing paperwork and respondent burden - No physical products or technology solutions are being procured; the opportunity centers on data collection and evaluation for compliance with the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act.
Description
The Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration is soliciting comments on a proposed revision to the information collection request titled "Student Safety Assessment (SSA) of Job Corps students." This effort aims to reduce paperwork and respondent burden in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The SSA collects data to evaluate whether Job Corps centers provide a safe and hazard-free environment as required by law. The revision includes updates to survey items, changes in sampling methods, and a reduction in the frequency of administration to lessen burden on staff and students.