The U.S. Department of Commerce and Census Bureau are seeking public comment on a joint Workforce Development Collection by August 11, 2026.
This collection aims to get “data on individuals who participate in workforce development training programs sponsored by the National Institutes of Standards and Technology (NIST) and the Economic Development Administration (EDA) within the Department of Commerce. Respondents, who include Manufacturing USA Institutes, grant recipients under EDA’s Recompete and Good Jobs Challenge 2 programs, and affiliated training providers will be asked to provide data on participants. The collected data will be linked to Census Bureau data sets—including demographic, household, and jobs data—to produce measurable metrics that inform workforce training program outcomes and support evidence-based decision-making for future investments. This data collection and subsequent analysis will enable NIST and EDA to evaluate the long-term performance and impact of sponsored workforce programs.”
- Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals: Census Workforce Development Collection https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/12/2026-11886/agency-information-collection-activities-submission-to-the-office-of-management-and-budget-omb-for
