Pre-Apprenticeship—Pathways to Success Database

OMB Control No: 1205-0520	ICR Reference No: 201807-1205-005
Status: Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201409-1205-002
Agency/Subagency: DOL/ETA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Pre-Apprenticeship—Pathways to Success Database
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 05/13/2019
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 08/31/2018
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	05/31/2022	36 Months From Approved	05/31/2019
Responses	200	0	300
Time Burden (Hours)	43	0	33
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The online database of quality pre-apprenticeship programs provides a valuable tool for job seekers, apprenticeship programs, and American Job Centers’ (AJC) front line staff. This dedicated database also provides a way for job seekers and apprenticeship programs to access pre-apprenticeship programs in their local areas. The Employment and Training Administration (ETA) does not currently, nor is it planning to, register or certify pre-apprenticeship programs. Instead, ETA uses this database to connect pre-apprenticeship providers with apprenticeship programs. Through technical assistance, ETA also seeks to improve the consistency and quality of these pre-apprenticeship programs. The online database helps ETA identify pre-apprenticeship programs that meet the “quality pre-apprenticeship” definition and the quality framework criteria. Finally, this national database of pre-apprenticeship programs facilitates connections between pre-apprenticeship program participants and apprenticeship program sponsors. The database is a web-based information tool that identifies the nearest pre-apprenticeship program and describes the services and training it provides to prepare participants for eligibility for apprenticeship programs.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 29 USC 50 Name of Law: National Apprenticeship Act of 1937 as amended

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	83 FR 24501	05/29/2018
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	83 FR 86192	08/31/2018
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 2

IC Title Form No. Form Name Organization Annual Update of Data Pre-Apprenticeship Program

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	200	300	0	0	-100	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	43	33	0	10	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: This information collection is a revision with changes made to the questionnaire to reflect the expansion of the apprenticeship system. OA has added several new questions to a few sections of the questionnaire, and has made minor edits to individual questions. OA has updated annual burden time to reflect the time it will take respondents to complete the revised instrument. OA anticipates that the extra questions will take respondents an additional 4 minutes to complete. Therefore, it will take respondents 14 minutes to complete the questionnaire instead of 10. It will also take OA staff 7 minutes to review the data with the respondent instead of 5 minutes.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $2,189

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

Agency Contact: Walter Parker 202 693-2778 [email protected]

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Common Form ICR:  No

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On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:
		(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;
		(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;
		(c) It reduces burden on small entities;
		(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;
		(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;
		(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;
		(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:
			(i) Why the information is being collected;
			(ii) Use of information;
			(iii) Burden estimate;
			(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);
			(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
			(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;
		(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.
		(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and
		(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.
Certification Date: 08/31/2018

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