; (ii) that such deregistration automatically deprives the program participant of individual registration as part of such program, including the ability to receive a certificate of completion from the registration agency; (iii) that the deregistration of the program removes the program participant from eligibility for any Federal financial assistance or other assistance, or rights, privileges, or exemptions under Federal law, that— (I) relates to an apprentice; and (II) requires the registration agency’s approval; and (iv) that all youth apprentices, pre-apprentices, or apprentices are referred to the registration agency for information about potential transfers to other apprenticeship, pre-apprenticeship, or youth apprenticeship programs. 132. National apprenticeship system research (a) Research The Secretary shall conduct, through an independent entity, research for the purpose of improving the management and effectiveness of the youth apprenticeship, pre-apprenticeship, and apprenticeship programs and activities carried out under this Act and to assist in the evaluation of the programs under section 131. (b) Techniques The research conducted under subsection (a) shall use appropriate methodology and research designs. (c) Contents Such research shall address— (1) the general effectiveness of such programs and activities in relation to their cost, including the extent to which the programs and activities— (A) improve the skill and employment competencies of participants in comparison to comparably situated individuals who did not participate in such programs and activities; (B) to the extent feasible, increase the levels of total employment, of attainment of recognized postsecondary credentials, and of measurable skills, above the levels that would have existed in the absence of such programs and activities; (C) respond to the needs reflected in labor market data in the local area of the program or activity and align with high-skill, high-wage, or in-demand industries or occupations