Federal Register #2026-22019

DOL seeks comments on Older Workers Study evaluation information collection

The U.S. Department of Labor is seeking public comments on a proposed information collection for its Older Workers Study impact evaluation. - Government buyer: U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), Chief Evaluation Office. - Purpose: Evaluate how sector-based occupational training through the Senior Community Service Employment Program affects older workers’ unsubsidized employment and earnings. - Proposed information collection: Site-visit discussion guides for grantee management and staff, local site administrators, career navigators, occupational skills training providers, and on-the-job training providers; a participant focus group guide; and a participant follow-up survey. - Estimated collection burden: 2,145 respondents, 2,145 responses, and 1,264 annual burden hours. - Procurement status: This is a public-comment notice, not a solicitation for products or services. No OEMs, vendors, product line items, or service line items are identified.

Description

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Chief Evaluation Office requests public comments on a proposed new information collection for the Senior Community Service Employment Program Older Workers Study Impact Evaluation. The study will evaluate sector-based occupational training services and their effects on unsubsidized employment and earnings. The proposed data collection includes site-visit discussion guides, a participant focus group guide, and a participant follow-up survey. Comments are due on or before December 28, 2026.

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