# 20 CFR § 686.320: What if a current center operator is deemed to be an operator of a high-performing center? > Federal · Regulations · In force URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-20-686.320 ## Section - **Citation:** 20 CFR § 686.320 - **Heading:** What if a current center operator is deemed to be an operator of a high-performing center? - **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) If an offeror meets the requirements as an operator of a high-performing center as applied to a particular Job Corps center, that operator will be allowed to compete in any competitive selection process carried out for an award to operate that center. (b) An offeror is considered to be an operator of a high-performing center if the Job Corps center operated by the offeror: (1) Is ranked among the top 20 percent of Job Corps centers for the most recent preceding program year according to the rankings calculated under § 686.1060; and (2) Meets the expected levels of performance established under § 686.1050 with respect to each of the primary indicators of performance for Job Corps centers: (i) For the period of the most recent preceding 3 program years for which information is available at the time the determination is made, achieved an average of 100 percent, or higher, of the expected level of performance for the indicator; and (ii) For the most recent preceding program year for which information is available at the time the determination is made, achieved 100 percent, or higher, of the expected level of performance established for the indicator. (c) If any of the program years described in paragraphs (b)(2)(i) and (ii) of this section precedes the implementation of the establishment of the expected levels of performance under § 686.1050 and the application of the primary indicators of performance for Job Corps centers identified in § 686.1010, an entity is considered an operator of a high-performing center during that period if the Job Corps center operated by the entity: (1) Meets the requirements of paragraph (b)(2) of this section with respect to such preceding program years using the performance of the Job Corps center regarding the national goals or targets established by the Office of the Job Corps under the previous performance accountability system for— (i) The 6-month follow-up placement rate of graduates in employment, the military, education, or training; (ii) The 12-month follow-up placement rate of graduates in employment, the military, education, or training; (iii) The 6-month follow-up average weekly earnings of graduates; (iv) The rate of attainment of secondary school diplomas or their recognized equivalent; (v) The rate of attainment of completion certificates for career technical training; (vi) Average literacy gains; and (vii) Average numeracy gains; or (2) Is ranked among the top five percent of Job Corps centers for the most recent preceding program year according to the rankings calculated under § 686.1060. ## 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-20-686.320. 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