; (C) that the deregistration of the program removes the program participant from eligibility for any Federal financial 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 (D) that all youth apprentices, pre-apprentices, or apprentices are referred to the registration agency for information about potential transfers to other programs under the national apprenticeship system. 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 programs and activities carried out under this Act and to assist in the evaluation of the programs as described in section 131. (b) Techniques The research conducted under this section shall utilize 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 and align with high-skill, high-wage, or in-demand industries or occupations; (D) demonstrate a return on investment of Federal, State, local, sponsor, employer, and other funding for programs under the national apprenticeship system, capturing the full level of investment in, and impact of, such programs under the national apprenticeship system