Questionnaire Public Report12/03/2012 02:06:00 PM
Cohort:National Longitudinal Survey of Youth 1979
Round:NLSY79 Round 16
Instrument :NLSY7994 release
  1. Training



Q8-1 []Section: Training

I would now like to ask you about OTHER TYPES of schooling and training you
may have had, excluding regular schooling we have already talked about...

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Q8-1A []Section: Training

Some sources of occupational training programs include government training
programs, business schools, apprenticeship programs, vocational or
technical institutes, correspondence courses, company or military training,
seminars, and adult education courses.

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Lead-In:Q8-1 [Default]


Q8-4.1 [R47772.]Section: Training

When we (last) talked with you on [date of last interview], you were not participating in
any training programs. Is that correct?

 1   YES
 0   NO    ...(Go To Q8-5_1)

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Lead-In:Q8-1A [Default]


Q8-19 [R47825.]Section: Training

SINCE [date of last interview] did you attend any training program or any on-the-job
training designed to improve job skills, help people find a job, or learn a
new job?

 1   YES    ...(Go To Q8-20_1)
 0   NO

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Lead-In:Q8-4.1 [Default]


Q8-35 [R47998.]Section: Training

([[Flag indicating whether employer is CPS employer(1)]]=1) & ([[Flag indicating respondent is currently serving in the active military]]=0)

COMMENT: IS THERE A CPS EMPLOYER? IF NOT, GO TO Q9-TIME

If Answer = 1 Then Go To
Q8-35B

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Lead-In:Q8-19 [Default]


Q8-35B [R47999.]Section: Training

([Q8-18]=1 | [Q8-19]=1)

COMMENT: Did R report any trainings since last interview?

If Answer = 1 Then Go To
Q8-35BB

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Lead-In:Q8-35 [1:1]


Q8-35BA []Section: Training

Next, I would like to ask you a few questions about other ways of learning
to do jobs.

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Lead-In:Q8-35B [Default]


Q8-35BB []Section: Training

We have already talked about various types of schooling and training that
you have had in the past year. Next, I would like to ask you a few
questions about other ways of learning to do jobs.

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Lead-In:Q8-35B [1:1]


Q8-36 [R48002.]Section: Training

CHECK ([Occupational code of employer(1)])

COMMENT: Did R report a new occupation at first employer?

If Answer = 1 Then Go To
Q8-36AB

Default Next:Q8-36AA
Lead-In:Q8-35BA [Default], Q8-35BB [Default]


Q8-36AA []Section: Training

You have already told me about how you first learned to do your job with
[Name of employer(1)]. The questions I will ask you now are about any
additional learning activities that you have participated in since that
time.

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Lead-In:Q8-36 [Default]


Q8-36AB []Section: Training

The questions I will ask you now are about any additional learning
activities that you have participated in since that time.

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Lead-In:Q8-36 [1:1]


Q8-36B []Section: Training

From time to time changes occur at work that make it necessary to learn
new job skills. (HAND CARD N) On this card are a number of examples. As
I read each example, tell me whether these changes have required YOU to
learn new job skills IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS.

Default Next:Q8-37
Lead-In:Q8-36AA [Default], Q8-36AB [Default]


Q8-37 [R48006.]Section: Training

(..Have any of these changes required YOU to learn new job skills IN THE
PAST 12 MONTHS....)
(HAND CARD N) Your employer introduced a new product or service.

 1   YES
 0   NO

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Lead-In:Q8-36B [Default]


Q8-37A [R48007.]Section: Training

(..Have any of these changes required YOU to learn new job skills IN THE
PAST 12 MONTHS....)
(HAND CARD N) Your employer introduced new equipment and/or repair
procedures.

 1   YES
 0   NO

Default Next:Q8-37B
Lead-In:Q8-37 [Default]


Q8-37B [R48008.]Section: Training

(...Have any of these changes required YOU to learn new job skills IN THE
PAST 12 MONTHS....)
(HAND CARD N) Your employer needed to upgrade employees' basic skills such
as math, reading, or writing.

 1   YES
 0   NO

Default Next:Q8-37C
Lead-In:Q8-37A [Default]


Q8-37C [R48009.]Section: Training

(...Have any of these changes required YOU to learn new job skills IN THE
PAST 12 MONTHS....)
(HAND CARD N) Your employer needed employees to acquire or upgrade their
computer skills.

 1   YES
 0   NO

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Lead-In:Q8-37B [Default]


Q8-37D [R48010.]Section: Training

(...Have any of these changes required YOU to learn new job skills IN THE
PAST 12 MONTHS....)
(HAND CARD N) Work teams were created or changed.

 1   YES
 0   NO

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Lead-In:Q8-37C [Default]


Q8-37E [R48011.]Section: Training

(...Have any of these changes required YOU to learn new job skills IN THE
PAST 12 MONTHS....)
(HAND CARD N) Your work site was reorganized in other ways.

 1   YES
 0   NO

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Lead-In:Q8-37D [Default]


Q8-37F [R48012.]Section: Training

(...Have any of these changes required YOU to learn new job skills IN THE
PAST 12 MONTHS....)
(HAND CARD N) Changes have occurred in your employer's policies such as
compensation, benefits, pensions, and safety.

 1   YES
 0   NO

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Lead-In:Q8-37E [Default]


Q8-37G [R48013.]Section: Training

(...Have any of these changes required YOU to learn new job skills IN THE
PAST 12 MONTHS....)
(HAND CARD N) New governmental regulations went into effect.

 1   YES
 0   NO

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Lead-In:Q8-37F [Default]


Q8-37H [R48014.]Section: Training

(...Have any of these changes required YOU to learn new job skills IN THE
PAST 12 MONTHS....)
(HAND CARD N) Changes have occurred in the work rules for reasons other
than new government regulations.

 1   YES
 0   NO

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Lead-In:Q8-37G [Default]


Q8-37I [R48015.]Section: Training

Have there been any (other) changes in the past year that have made it
necessary for you to learn new job skills?

 1   SELECT TO ENTER CHANGE
 0   NO (OTHER) CHANGES   ...(Go To Q8-38)

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Lead-In:Q8-37H [Default]


Q8-37J []Section: Training

(Have there been any (other) changes in the past year that have made it
necessary for you to learn new job skills?)

(RECORD VERBATIM AND PRESS <ENTER> TO CONTINUE.)

Enter: 

Default Next:Q8-38
Lead-In:Q8-37I [Default]


Q8-38 [R48016.]Section: Training

([Q8-37]=1) | ([Q8-37A]=1) | ([Q8-37B]=1) | ([Q8-37C]=1) | ([Q8-37D]=1)|
([Q8-37E]=1) | ([Q8-37F]=1) | ([Q8-37G]=1) | ([Q8-37H]=1) | ([Q8-37I]=1)

COMMENT: Check if any of changes occurred at R's work.

If Answer = 1 Then Go To
Q8-39

Default Next:Q9-RECALL1
Lead-In:Q8-37I [0:0], Q8-37J [Default]


Q8-39 [R48017.]Section: Training

As a result of (this/these) changes at work, did you participate in any
classes or seminars to learn how the changes would affect how you do your
job?

 1   YES
 0   NO    ...(Go To Q8-40)

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Lead-In:Q8-38 [1:1]


Q8-39A [R48018.]Section: Training

Have you already told me about these classes or seminars?

 1   YES    ...(Go To Q8-40)
 0   NO

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Lead-In:Q8-39 [Default]


Q8-39B [R48019.]Section: Training

Did you participate in these classes or seminars during more than one
week?

 1   YES    ...(Go To Q8-39D)
 0   NO

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Lead-In:Q8-39A [Default]


Q8-39C [R48020.]Section: Training

How many hours did you spend in these classes or seminars?

(ENTER HOURS:)

Enter Number: 

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Lead-In:Q8-39B [Default]


Q8-39D [R48021.]Section: Training

Over how many weeks did you attend these classes or seminars?

(ENTER WEEKS:)

Enter Number: 

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Lead-In:Q8-39B [1:1]


Q8-39E [R48022.]Section: Training

During the [Q8-39D] weeks you attended these classes or seminars, how many
hours per week did you spend in them?

(ENTER HOURS:)

Enter Number: 

Default Next:Q8-40
Lead-In:Q8-39D [Default]


Q8-40 [R48023.]Section: Training

Who explained or showed you how these changes at work would affect how you
do your job? Was it your supervisor, your coworker(s) or both?

 1   SUPERVISOR ONLY   ...(Go To Q8-40A)
 2   COWORKER(S)   ...(Go To Q8-40DA)
 3   BOTH SUPERVISOR AND COWORKER(S)    ...(Go To Q8-40A)
 0   NEITHER   ...(Go To Q8-40DA)

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Lead-In:Q8-39 [0:0], Q8-39A [1:1], Q8-39C [Default], Q8-39E [Default]


Q8-40A [R48024.]Section: Training

You said your supervisor helped you learn how these change would affect
your job. Over how many weeks did (he/she) provide this help - a period of
a week or less, or over more than one week?
(INTERVIEWER: ENTER NUMBER OF WEEKS. IF LESS THAN ONE WEEK, CODE "1"
WEEK AND PRESS <ENTER> TO CONTINUE.)

Enter Number: 
If Answer = 1 Then Go To
Q8-40B
If Answer >= 2 AND Answer <= 99 Then Go To Q8-40C

Default Next:Q8-40B
Lead-In:Q8-40 [1:1], Q8-40 [3:3]


Q8-40B [R48025.]Section: Training

How many hours did you spend with your supervisor learning how the changes
would affect your job?

(ENTER HOURS:)

Enter Number: 

Default Next:Q8-40DA
Lead-In:Q8-40A [1:1], Q8-40A [Default]


Q8-40C [R48026.]Section: Training

During the [Q8-40C] weeks you spent with your supervisor learning how to
do your new duties, how many hours per week did you spend?

(ENTER HOURS:)

Enter Number: 

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Lead-In:Q8-40A [2:99]


Q8-40DA [R48027.]Section: Training

([Q8-40]=2) | ([Q8-40]=3)

COMMENT: Did R also report spending time with coworkers?

If Answer = 1 Then Go To
Q8-40DD

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Lead-In:Q8-40 [0:0], Q8-40 [2:2], Q8-40 [Default], Q8-40B [Default], Q8-40C [Default]


Q8-40DD []Section: Training

Next I will be asking you some questions about the time you spent with
coworkers learning how the changes at work would affect how you do your
job.

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Lead-In:Q8-40DA [1:1]


Q8-40E [R48029.]Section: Training

You said your coworker(s) (also) helped you learn how these changes would
affect your job. Over how many weeks did (he/she/they) provide this help -
period of a week or less, or more than one week?
(INTERVIEWER: ENTER NUMBER OF WEEKS. IF LESS THAN ONE WEEK, CODE "1"TO
WEEK AND PRESS <ENTER> TO CONTINUE.)

Enter Number: 
If Answer = 1 Then Go To
Q8-40F
If Answer >= 2 AND Answer <= 99 Then Go To Q8-40G

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Lead-In:Q8-40DD [Default]


Q8-40F [R48030.]Section: Training

How many hours did you spend with (a) coworker(s) learning how the changes
would affect your job?

(ENTER HOURS:)

Enter Number: 

Default Next:Q8-41
Lead-In:Q8-40E [1:1], Q8-40E [Default]


Q8-40G [R48031.]Section: Training

During the [Q8-40G] weeks you spent time with (a) coworker(s) learning how
the changes would affect how you do your job, how many hours per week did
you spend?
(ENTER HOURS:)

Enter Number: 

Default Next:Q8-41
Lead-In:Q8-40E [2:99]


Q8-41 [R48032.]Section: Training

In learning how (the/these) changes at work would affect how you (do/did)
your job, did you make use of any self-study material or self-instructional
packages, such as manuals, workbooks, or computer-assisted teaching
programs.

 1   YES
 0   NO    ...(Go To Q8-41G)

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Lead-In:Q8-40DA [Default], Q8-40F [Default], Q8-40G [Default]


Q8-41A [R48033.]Section: Training

Did you spend any time during more than one week using (this/these) self-
teaching package(s) to learn how to do your new duties?

 1   YES    ...(Go To Q8-41C)
 0   NO

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Lead-In:Q8-41 [Default]


Q8-41B [R48034.]Section: Training

How many hours did you spend using self-teaching packages?

Enter Number: 

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Lead-In:Q8-41A [Default]


Q8-41C [R48035.]Section: Training

Over how many weeks did you spend time using self-teaching packages?

(ENTER WEEKS:)

Enter Number: 

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Lead-In:Q8-41A [1:1]


Q8-41D [R48036.]Section: Training

During the [Q8-41C] weeks when you were using self-teaching materials, how
many hours per week did you spend?

(ENTER HOURS:)

Enter Number: 

Default Next:Q8-41G
Lead-In:Q8-41C [Default]


Q8-41G [R48037.]Section: Training

Sometimes people learn new skills on their own in order to move up in the
company, get a different job, or keep up with their current job. Apart
from any training or instruction your employer (has/had) provided in the
(the past year/the last year you worked there), have you spent any time
learning new skills on your own?

 1   YES    ...(Go To Q8-41J)
 0   NO

Default Next:Q8-42A
Lead-In:Q8-41 [0:0], Q8-41B [Default], Q8-41D [Default]


Q8-41J [R48038.]Section: Training

How many hours did you spend learning new skills on your own?
(INTERVIEWER: IF DON'T KNOW, PROBE FOR APPROXIMATE HOURS.)

Enter Number: 

Default Next:Q8-42A
Lead-In:Q8-41G [1:1]


Q8-42A [R48039.]Section: Training

(Besides what we've talked about so far,) Can you think of anything else
that you did that helped you learn how the changes would affect your job?

(PROBE:)

 7   Trial and error
 8   Previous job experience
 9   On-the-job/hands on experience, learning by doing
 10   Other
 11   Classes/workshops/conferences
 12   Practicing
 13   Read journals/books/articles, view videos
 14   Communicate with/observe experts/collegues/peers
 15   Self taught/studying on own
 16   Experience (unspecified)

If Answer = 1 Then Go To
Q8-42B

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Lead-In:Q8-41G [Default], Q8-41J [Default]


Q8-42B []Section: Training

(INTERVIEWER: ENTER OTHER ACTIVITY. IF MORE THAN ONE, ENTER OTHERS IN
SCREENS THAT FOLLOW. PRESS <ENTER> TO CONTINUE.)

(RECORD VERBATIM)

Enter: 

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Lead-In:Q8-42A [1:1]


Q8-42C [R48040.]Section: Training

What else did you do that helped you learn how the changes would affect
your job?

(PROBE:)

 7   Trial and error
 8   Previous job experience
 9   On-the-job/hands on experience, learning by doing
 10   Other
 11   Classes/workshops/conferences
 12   Practicing
 13   Read journals/books/articles, view videos
 14   Communicate with/observe experts/collegues/peers
 15   Self taught/studying on own
 16   Experience (unspecified)

If Answer = 1 Then Go To
Q8-42D

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Lead-In:Q8-42B [Default]


Q8-42D []Section: Training

(INTERVIEWER: ENTER OTHER ACTIVITY. IF MORE THAN ONE, ENTER OTHERS IN
SCREENS THAT FOLLOW. PRESS <ENTER> TO CONTINUE.)

(RECORD VERBATIM)

Enter: 

Default Next:Q8-42E
Lead-In:Q8-42C [1:1]


Q8-42E [R48041.]Section: Training

What else did you do that helped you learn how the changes would affect
your job?
(PROBE:)

 7   Trial and error
 8   Previous job experience
 9   On-the-job/hands on experience, learning by doing
 10   Other
 11   Classes/workshops/conferences
 12   Practicing
 13   Read journals/books/articles, view videos
 14   Communicate with/observe experts/collegues/peers
 15   Self taught/studying on own
 16   Experience (unspecified)

If Answer = 1 Then Go To
Q8-42F

Default Next:Q8-42PD
Lead-In:Q8-42D [Default]


Q8-42F []Section: Training

(INTERVIEWER: ENTER OTHER ACTIVITY. IF MORE THAN ONE, ENTER OTHERS IN
SCREENS THAT FOLLOW. PRESS <ENTER> TO CONTINUE.)

(RECORD VERBATIM)

Enter: 

Default Next:Q8-42G
Lead-In:Q8-42E [1:1]


Q8-42G [R48042.]Section: Training

What else did you do that helped you learn how the changes would affect
your job?
(PROBE:)

 7   Trial and error
 8   Previous job experience
 9   On-the-job/hands on experience, learning by doing
 10   Other
 11   Classes/workshops/conferences
 12   Practicing
 13   Read journals/books/articles, view videos
 14   Communicate with/observe experts/collegues/peers
 15   Self taught/studying on own
 16   Experience (unspecified)

If Answer = 1 Then Go To
Q8-42H

Default Next:Q8-42PD
Lead-In:Q8-42F [Default]


Q8-42H []Section: Training

(INTERVIEWER: ENTER OTHER ACTIVITY. IF MORE THAN ONE, ENTER OTHERS IN
SCREENS THAT FOLLOW. PRESS <ENTER> TO CONTINUE.)

(RECORD VERBATIM)

Enter: 

Default Next:Q8-42I
Lead-In:Q8-42G [1:1]


Q8-42I [R48043.]Section: Training

What else did you do that helped you learn how the changes would affect
your job?
(PROBE:)

 7   Trial and error
 8   Previous job experience
 9   On-the-job/hands on experience, learning by doing
 10   Other
 11   Classes/workshops/conferences
 12   Practicing
 13   Read journals/books/articles, view videos
 14   Communicate with/observe experts/collegues/peers
 15   Self taught/studying on own
 16   Experience (unspecified)

If Answer = 1 Then Go To
Q8-42J

Default Next:Q8-42PD
Lead-In:Q8-42H [Default]


Q8-42J []Section: Training

(INTERVIEWER: ENTER OTHER ACTIVITY. IF MORE THAN ONE, ENTER OTHERS IN
SCREENS THAT FOLLOW. PRESS <ENTER> TO CONTINUE.)

(RECORD VERBATIM)

Enter: 

Default Next:Q8-42PD
Lead-In:Q8-42I [1:1]


Q8-42PD [R48044.]Section: Training

CHECK([Activities respondent participated in to learn how workplace changes would affect job (activities 1-4)(2)])

COMMENT: Did R report any learning activities?

If Answer = 0 Then Go To
Q9-RECALL1

Default Next:Q8-42QA
Lead-In:Q8-42A [Default], Q8-42C [Default], Q8-42E [Default], Q8-42G [Default], Q8-42I [Default], Q8-42J [Default]


Q8-42QA []Section: Training

Which of the activities that we have talked about would you say was the
MOST important in learning how the changes would affect your job?

(INTERVIEWER: PRESS <ENTER> TO CONTINUE. IF NECESSARY, READ LIST OF
ACTIVITIES MENTIONED FROM ROSTER ON NEXT SCREEN.)

Default Next:Q8-42QC
Lead-In:Q8-42PD [Default]


Q8-42QC [R48046.]Section: Training

(INTERVIEWER: MOVE <> OR <> TO HIGHLIGHT ACTIVITY. IF MORE THAN ONE
ACTIVITY MENTIONED, HIGHLIGHT FIRST LINE. IF ONLY ONE ACTIVITY LISTED,
HIGHLIGHT THAT ACTIVITY. PRESS <ENTER> TO CONTINUE.)
(PROBE IF NECESSARY:) Which activity do you feel contributed MOST to you
learning how to perform your new duties?

 1   GUARANTEED STUDENT LOAN (STAFFORD LOAN)   ...(Go To Q8-42RA) 2   PELL GRANT
 3   NO LOANS OR GRANTS 4   OTHER (SPECIFY)
 5   USING SELF-TEACHING MATERIALS 6   LEARNING NEW SKILLS ON OWN
 7   TRIAL AND ERROR 8   PREVIOUS JOB EXPERIENCE
 9   ON-THE-JOB/HANDS ON EXPERIENCE, LEARNING BY DOING 10   OTHER
 11   CLASSES/WORKSHOPS/CONFERENCES 12   PRACTICING
 13   READ JOURNALS/BOOKS/ARTICLES, VIEWED VIDEOS 14   COMMUNICATE WITH/OBSERVE EXPERTS/COLLEGUES/PEERS
 15   SELF-TAUGHT/STUDYING ON OWN 16   EXPERIENCE (UNSPECIFIED)
 20   REPORTED ONLY CLASSES OR SEMINARS 30   REPORTED ONLY SPENDING TIME WITH SUPERVISORS
 40   REPORTED ONLY SPENDING TIME WITH COWORKERS 50   REPORTED ONLY SELF-TEACHING MATERIALS
 60   REPORTED ONLY LEARNING NEW SKILLS ON OWN

Default Next:Q8-43A
Lead-In:Q8-42QA [Default]


Q8-42RA [R48047.]Section: Training

What ONE activity mentioned would you say was the MOST important in
learning how the changes would affect your job?

(INTERVIEWER: MOVE <> OR <> TO HIGHLIGHT ACTIVITY MENTIONED AND PRESS
<ENTER>.)

 1   GUARANTEED STUDENT LOAN (STAFFORD LOAN) 2   PELL GRANT
 3   NO LOANS OR GRANTS 4   OTHER (SPECIFY)
 5   USING SELF-TEACHING MATERIALS 6   LEARNING NEW SKILLS ON OWN
 7   TRIAL AND ERROR 8   PREVIOUS JOB EXPERIENCE
 9   ON-THE-JOB/HANDS ON EXPERIENCE, LEARNING BY DOING 10   OTHER
 11   CLASSES/WORKSHOPS/CONFERENCES 12   PRACTICING
 13   READ JOURNALS/BOOKS/ARTICLES, VIEWED VIDEOS 14   COMMUNICATE WITH/OBSERVE EXPERTS/COLLEGUES/PEERS
 15   SELF-TAUGHT/STUDYING ON OWN 16   EXPERIENCE (UNSPECIFIED)
 20   REPORTED ONLY CLASSES OR SEMINARS 30   REPORTED ONLY SPENDING TIME WITH SUPERVISORS
 40   REPORTED ONLY SPENDING TIME WITH COWORKERS 50   REPORTED ONLY SELF-TEACHING MATERIALS
 60   REPORTED ONLY LEARNING NEW SKILLS ON OWN

Default Next:Q8-43A
Lead-In:Q8-42QC [1:1]


Q8-43A [R48048.]Section: Training

(HAND CARD O) How many of the skills that you learned doing the activities
we have talked about, do you think would be useful in doing a DIFFERENT
kind of work for [Name of employer(1)]? Would you say...(READ CATEGORIES)?
(INTERVIEWER: THIS AND THE NEXT QUESTION [Q8-43B] REFER SPECIFICALLY TO
[Name of employer(1)].)

 1   All or almost all of the skills
 2   More than half of the skills
 3   About half of the skills
 4   Less than half of the skills
 5   None or almost none of the skills

Default Next:Q8-43B
Lead-In:Q8-42QC [Default], Q8-42RA [Default]


Q8-43B [R48049.]Section: Training

(HAND CARD O) How many of the skills that you learned doing the activities
we have talked about, do you think would be useful in doing the SAME kind
of work you (are now/were last) doing for an employer other than
[Name of employer(1)]? Would you say ... (READ CATEGORIES)?

 1   All or almost all of the skills
 2   More than half of the skills
 3   About half of the skills
 4   Less than half of the skills
 5   None or almost none of the skills

Default Next:Q9-RECALL1
Lead-In:Q8-43A [Default]