The STW Opportunities Act of 1994
directs the Secretaries of Education and Labor to evaluate progress
made by States and local communities in establishing systems to
promote effective school-to-work transitions. Information will be
collected through surveys of local STW partnerships, case studies,
and surveys of high school seniors. This submission seeks clearance
for surveys of local STW partnerships and an 18-month follow-up
student survey. Data collected will be used in reports to Congress
and to others interested in school-to-work programs.
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:
(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;
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.