Cascades Job Corps College and Career Academy Pilot Evaluation

OMB Control No: 1290-0012	ICR Reference No: 202001-1290-002
Status: Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201609-1290-001
Agency/Subagency: DOL/OS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Cascades Job Corps College and Career Academy Pilot Evaluation
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 03/31/2020
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 02/27/2020
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	03/31/2023	36 Months From Approved	03/31/2020
Responses	346	0	1,852
Time Burden (Hours)	65	0	372
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The Chief Evaluation Office of the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has commissioned an impact and implementation evaluation of the Cascades Job Corps College and Career Academy Pilot program. More specifically, this ICR is seeking a revision of previously approved ICR (1290-0012) for the data collection activities for the evaluation of the CCCA pilot. The OASP seeks approval in this submission for: (1) a baseline information form to support the impact study, (2) tracking data to support the planned 18-month follow-up survey, and (3) stakeholder interview and student focus group discussion guides to support the implementation study.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 29 USC 3224a Name of Law: Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act

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:
	84 FR 56841	10/23/2019
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	85 FR 11103	02/26/2020
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 13

IC Title Form No. Form Name Interview Protocol – College Services Overview Interview Protocol – Trade/ Pathway Managers or Supervisors (IT and Healthcare Trade/ Pathway Overview) Interview Protocol - Recruitment, Admissions, and Intake Services Overview Interview Protocol – Student Focus Group Baseline Information Form Interview Protocol – Education & Training Services Overview Interview Protocol – Education & Training Planning & Counseling Services Overview Interview Protocol – Career Transition Readiness, Career Transition Services, Internship, and/or other Placement Services Overview Interview Protocol - Non-Cognitive Social and Workplace Skills Development Services Overview Interview Protocol – Employer/ Service Provider Partners Interview Protocol – Other Center Directors Follow-up Tracking Form Interview Protocol – Community Culture, Student Support Systems, Student Rewards & Recognitions, and Disciplinary Policies Interview Protocol – High School, High School Equivalency, Basic Education, and Education & Training Support Services Overview

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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	346	1,852	0	-1,506	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	65	372	0	-307	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: Yes

Burden Reduction Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Short Statement: This is an extension request with changes. We are requesting to add additional site visits for semi-structured interviews. Some of the data collection activities (e.g., baseline information form) is no longer needed.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $253,288

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? Yes Part B of Supporting Statement

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: Chayun Yi 202 693-5929 [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: 02/27/2020

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