# 20 CFR § 686.310: How are entities selected to receive funding to operate centers? > Federal · Regulations · In force URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-20-686.310 ## Section - **Citation:** 20 CFR § 686.310 - **Heading:** How are entities selected to receive funding to operate centers? - **Jurisdiction:** Federal - **Kind:** Regulations - **Status:** In force - **Text as of:** September 22, 2026 - **Source:** Publisher's official text - **Location:** Title 20—Employees' Benefits > CHAPTER V—EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF LABOR > PART 686—THE JOB CORPS UNDER TITLE I OF THE WORKFORCE INNOVATION AND OPPORTUNITY ACT > Subpart C—Funding and Selection of Center Operators and Service Providers ## Text (a) The Secretary selects eligible entities to operate contract centers on a competitive basis in accordance with applicable statutes and regulations. In selecting an entity, the Secretary issues requests for proposals (RFPs) for the operation of all contract centers according to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR chapter 1) and Department of Labor Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR chapter 29). The Secretary develops RFPs for center operators in consultation with the Governor, the center workforce council (if established), and the Local WDB for the workforce development area in which the center is located. (b) The RFP for each contract center describes uniform specifications and standards, as well as specifications and requirements that are unique to the operation of the specific center. (c) The contracting officer selects and funds Job Corps contract center operators on the basis of an evaluation of the proposals received using criteria established by the Secretary, and set forth in the RFP. The criteria include the following: (1) The offeror's ability to coordinate the activities carried out through the Job Corps center with activities carried out under the appropriate State and local workforce investment plans; (2) The offeror's ability to offer career technical training that has been proposed by the workforce council and the degree to which the training reflects employment opportunities in the local areas in which most of the enrollees intend to seek employment; (3) The degree to which the offeror demonstrates relationships with the surrounding communities, including employers, labor organizations, State WDBs, Local WDBs, applicable one-stop centers, and the State and region in which the center is located; (4) The offeror's past performance, if any, relating to operating or providing activities to a Job Corps center, including information regarding the offeror in any reports developed by the Office of the Inspector General of the Department of Labor and the offeror's demonstrated effectiveness in assisting individuals in achieving the indicators of performance for eligible youth described in sec. 116(b)(2)(A)(ii) of WIOA, listed in § 686.1010; and (5) The offeror's ability to demonstrate a record of successfully assisting at-risk youth to connect to the workforce, including providing them with intensive academics and career technical training. (d) In order to be eligible to operate a Job Corps center, the offeror also must submit the following information at such time and in such manner as required by the Secretary: (1) A description of the program activities that will be offered at the center and how the academics and career technical training reflect State and local employment opportunities, including opportunities in in-demand industry sectors and occupations recommended by the workforce council; (2) A description of the counseling, career transition, and support activities that will be offered at the center, including a description of the strategies and procedures the offeror will use to place graduates into unsubsidized employment or education leading to a recognized postsecondary credential upon completion of the program; (3) A description of the offeror's demonstrated record of effectiveness in placing at-risk youth into employment and postsecondary education, including past performance of operating a Job Corps center and as appropriate, the entity's demonstrated effectiveness in assisting individuals in achieving the indicators of performance for eligible youth described in sec. 116(b)(2)(A)(ii) of WIOA, listed in § 686.1010; (4) A description of the relationships that the offeror has developed with State WDBs, Local WDBs, applicable one-stop centers, employers, labor organizations, State and local educational agencies, and the surrounding communities in which the center is located; (5) A description of the offeror's ability to coordinate the activities carried out through the Job Corps center with activities carried out under the appropriate State Plan and local plans; (6) A description of the strong fiscal controls the offeror has in place to ensure proper accounting of Federal funds and compliance with the Financial Management Information System established by the Secretary under sec. 159(a) of WIOA; (7) A description of the steps to be taken to control costs in accordance with the Financial Management Information System established by the Secretary; (8) A detailed budget of the activities that will be supported using Federal funds provided under this part and non-Federal resources; (9) An assurance the offeror is licensed to operate in the State in which the center is located; (10) An assurance that the offeror will comply with basic health and safety codes, including required disciplinary measures and Job Corps' Zero Tolerance Policy; and (11) Any other information on additional selection factors required by the Secretary. [81 FR 56443, Aug. 19, 2016, as amended at 84 FR 64740, Nov. 25, 2019] ## Nearby sections - [20 CFR § 686.100 § 686.100 What is the scope of this part?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-20-686.100.md) - [20 CFR § 686.110 § 686.110 What is the Job Corps program?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-20-686.110.md) - [20 CFR § 686.120 § 686.120 What definitions apply to this part?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-20-686.120.md) - [20 CFR § 686.200 § 686.200 How are Job Corps center locations and sizes determined?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-20-686.200.md) - [20 CFR § 686.210 § 686.210 How are center facility improvements and new construction handled?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-20-686.210.md) - [20 CFR § 686.220 § 686.220 Who is responsible for the protection and maintenance of center facilities?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-20-686.220.md) - [20 CFR § 686.300 § 686.300 What entities are eligible to receive funds to operate centers and provide training and operational support services?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-20-686.300.md) - [20 CFR § 686.310 § 686.310 How are entities selected to receive funding to operate centers?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-20-686.310.md) - [20 CFR § 686.320 § 686.320 What if a current center operator is deemed to be an operator of a high-performing center?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-20-686.320.md) - [20 CFR § 686.330 § 686.330 What is the length of an agreement entered into by the Secretary for operation of a Job Corps center and what are the conditions for renewal of such an agreement?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-20-686.330.md) - [20 CFR § 686.340 § 686.340 How are entities selected to receive funding to provide outreach and admission, career transition and other operations support services?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-20-686.340.md) - [20 CFR § 686.350 § 686.350 What conditions apply to the operation of a Civilian Conservation Center?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-20-686.350.md) - [20 CFR § 686.360 § 686.360 What are the requirements for award of contracts and payments to Federal agencies?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-20-686.360.md) - [20 CFR § 686.400 § 686.400 Who is eligible to participate in the Job Corps program?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-20-686.400.md) --- Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-20-686.310. 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