XFER (ROS=EMPLOYER,DIR=OUT,COND=(PDLIFLAG=1),KEEP=NAME,FIELDS=(NAME=[Names of employers who may have sponsored training enrolled in at date of last interview ],ID=[ID numbers from last interview (if any) of employers who may have sponsored training enrolled in at date of last interview]))

COMMENT: Transfer names of employers ON last interview date to save arrays

XFER (ROS=EMPLOYER,DIR=OUT,COND=(DLIFLAG=1),KEEP=NAME,
FIELDS=(NAME=[name of dli employers who may have sponsored dli training ],ID=[ID number of dli employers who may have sponsored dli training ]))

COMMENT: Transfer names of employers ON last interview date to save arrays

XFER (ROS=EMPLOYER,DIR=OUT,KEEP=NAME,FIELDS=(NAME=[employer name for those to be listed on training roster],UID=[employer id number for those to be listed on training roster]))

COMMENT: Transfer names of employers ON last interview date to save arrays

XFER(ROS=TRAINING_DLI,DIR=OUT,KEEP=NAME,FIELDS=(NAME=[Type of training dli (text) (possible update)],CODE=[type of training dli (code)()],FAM=[family or R pay for training program],CURFLAG=[train_curflag]))

COMMENT: Copy new employer names to save arrays, starting with 2nd name.

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...

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.

REPEAT ([TRAINING_LOOP1 counter])

COMMENT: start the loop through the infosheet training programs

([TRAINING_LOOP1 counter] = 1)

COMMENT: is this the first time in the loop

([Number of training programs coming in from info sheet])

COMMENT: Are there any training programs on the information sheet?

When we talked with you on [Date of last interview], you were (also) receiving training (in/from) (a) [Type of training dli (text) (possible update)()]. Is that correct?

When we talked with you on [Date of last interview], you were not participating in any training programs.

Is that correct?

(IF R WAS NOT RECEIVING TRAINING, SELECT 'NONE'. OTHERWISE ASK:)

(HAND CARD L) Where were you receiving the training that you were enrolled in on [Date of last interview]?

[Q8-5()]

COMMENT: Enter code of 1st training program specified (information sheet incorrect).

UNTIL ([TRAINING_LOOP1 counter],([exit_loop1 counter] = 1) OR ([TRAINING_LOOP1 counter] >= [Number of training programs coming in from info sheet]))

REPEAT ([CHECK_TRAINCODE_LOOP counter])

COMMENT: loop to check the value of the training code

([type of training dli (code)()()] > 0) AND ([type of training dli (code)()()] < 13)

COMMENT: check if value is 1 - 13

UNTIL ([CHECK_TRAINCODE_LOOP counter],[CHECK_TRAINCODE_LOOP counter] = [TRAINING_LOOP1 counter])

([check if value is 1 - 13 for training prg] > 0)

COMMENT: check if any training value was between 1 and 13

REPEAT ([TRAINING_LOOP2 counter])

COMMENT: check the second training loop

([type of training dli (code)()()] > 0) AND ([type of training dli (code)()()] < 13)

COMMENT: Is there a 1ST training program on the information sheet?

{train_code()}

COMMENT: CODE BELOW THE TYPE OF TRAINING PROGRAM.

Now, we would like to ask you a few questions about the training that you were receiving on [Date of last interview], (in/from) (a/the) [Type of training dli (text) (possible update)()].

Was this training program paid for or provided by one of your employers?

INTERVIEWER: If the training was partially paid for, answer "Yes" and write a brief explanation in the comments screen.

We have as your employer(s) at the date of the last interview...(READ EMPLOYER NAMES BELOW). (Is this/Are any of these) the employer that sponsored this training program?

(INTERVIEWER: MOVE THE HIGHLIGHT BAR USING THE <UP-ARROW> AND <DN-ARROW> KEYS UNTIL THE MATCHING EMPLOYER IS HIGHLIGHTED. IF NO MATCH, HIGHLIGHT THE FIRST LINE "NO EMPLOYER MATCH". PRESS <ENTER>)

What is the name of the employer that sponsored this training program?

(INTERVIEWER: LOOK FOR A MATCH FROM EMPLOYERS AT LAST INTERVIEW DATE. VERIFY WITH RESPONDENT. MOVE THE HIGHLIGHT BAR USING THE <UP-ARROW>AND <DN-ARROW> KEYS UNTIL THE MATCHING EMPLOYER IS HIGHLIGHTED. IF NO MATCH, HIGHLIGHT THE FIRST LINE "NO EMPLOYER MATCH". PRESS <ENTER>.)

INTERVIEWER: LOOK FOR A MATCH FROM EMPLOYERS PREVIOUS TO LAST INTERVIEW DATE.
VERIFY WITH RESPONDENT. MOVE THE HIGHLIGHT BAR USING THE <UP-ARROW>AND <DN-ARROW> KEYS UNTIL THE MATCHING EMPLOYER IS HIGHLIGHTED.
IF NO MATCH, HIGHLIGHT THE FIRST LINE "NO EMPLOYER MATCH". PRESS <ENTER>.

INTERVIEWER: NO EMPLOYER MATCH WAS FOUND.

RECORD THE EMPLOYER WHICH SPONSORED THE TRAINING PROGRAM BELOW.

([type of training dli (code)()()]=8) OR ([type of training dli (code)()()]=9) OR ([type of training dli (code)()()]=10) OR ([Q8-8A()] = 1)

COMMENT: Was this training run by employer or outside work, or did an employer specifically sponsor this training program?

Did you have to be with (that/an) employer a certain period of time before this training was made available to you?

How long did you have to be with that employer?

(INTERVIEWER:RECORD AMOUNT OF TIME BELOW. PRESS <ENTER> TO RECORD TIME UNIT.)

(How long did you have to be with that employer?)

(INTERVIEWER: ENTER TIME UNIT OF AMOUNT:)

Are you still enrolled in this program or have you finished or left the program (in/from) (a/the) [Type of training dli (text) (possible update)()]?

When did you finish or leave the training program (in/from) (a/the) [Type of training dli (text) (possible update)()]?

(INTERVIEWER: ENTER DATE R FINISHED OR LEFT THIS TRAINING PROGRAM.)

SYMBOLEXIST ([family or R pay for training program()])

COMMENT: SYMBOL INDICATING WHETHER FAMILY OR R PAID FOR TRAINING EXIST?

([family or R pay for training program()]=1)

COMMENT: Did R or family pay for some or all of this training?

Did you or your family pay for this training?

You mentioned during the previous interview that (you and/or your family) paid for this training program. How much did (you/they) pay for this training program?

Did you take out a guaranteed student loan (Stafford Loan), a Pell grant, or any other type of loan to help pay for this training?

([Q8-10Ab()] =1 OR [Q8-10Ab()]=3)

COMMENT: Did R take out guaranteed Student loan or other type of loan to pay for training?

What was the amount of the loan?

([Q8-10Ab()]=2)

COMMENT: Did R take out Pell Grant to pay for training?

What was the amount of the Pell Grant?

Altogether, for how many weeks did you attend this training?

(ENTER '00' IF LESS THAN ONE WEEK.)

Did you complete this training or not?

(Do/Did) you use this training on your (most recent) job?

How many hours per week (do/did) you usually spend in this training?

How many hours per week of the [number of hours per week r spent in training()] hours per week were usually spent at work or on company time in this training?

(ENTER NUMBER OF HOURS)

UNTIL ([TRAINING_LOOP2 counter],(([TRAINING_LOOP2 counter] = [Number of training programs coming in from info sheet]) or ([Number of training programs coming in from info sheet]=0 and [check if value is 1 - 13 for training prg]=0) or ([TRAINING_LOOP2 counter] = [check if value is 1 - 13 for training prg])))

COMMENT: End loop if training_loop2 has covered all preloaded training programs, or there were no preloaded training programs and none added, or all training programs have been covered, including those added

Besides the training programs we've already talked about, SINCE [Date of last interview], did you attend any other training program or any other on-the-job training designed to help people find a job, improve job skills,
or learn a new job?

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?

REPEAT ([TRAINING_LOOP3 counter])

COMMENT: start the 3rd training loops

(HAND CARD L)

Which category on this card best describes where you received this training?

(HAND CARD M)

Who paid for this training program?

(SELECT ALL THAT APPLY.)

INLIST ([Q8-21()] ,2)

COMMENT: Did employer pay for some or all of this training?

Which one of your employers paid for this training?

(INTERVIEWER: MOVE THE HIGHLIGHT BAR USING THE <UP-ARROW>AND <DN-ARROW> KEYS UNTIL THE MATCHING EMPLOYER IS HIGHLIGHTED. IF NO MATCH, HIGHLIGHT THE FIRST LINE "NO EMPLOYER MATCH". PRESS <ENTER>.)

INTERVIEWER: NO EMPLOYER MATCH WAS FOUND. RECORD THE EMPLOYER WHICH SPONSORED THE TRAINING PROGRAM BELOW.

([Q8-20()]=8) OR ([Q8-20()]=9) OR ([Q8-20()]=10) OR ([Employer paid for training?()] = 1)

COMMENT: Was this training run by employer or outside work, or did an employer specifically sponsor this training program?

Did you have to be with (that/an) employer a certain period of time before this training was made available to you?

How long did you have to be with that employer?

(INTERVIEWER: RECORD AMOUNT OF TIME BELOW. PRESS <ENTER> TO RECORD TIME UNIT.)

(How long did you have to be with that employer?)

(INTERVIEWER:ENTER TIME UNIT OF AMOUNT:)

INLIST ([Q8-21()],1)

COMMENT: Did R or family pay for some or all of this training?

You mentioned that (you and/or your family) paid for this training program. How much did (you/they) pay for this training program?

(ENTER AMOUNT)

Did you take out a guaranteed student loan (Stafford Loan), a Pell Grant, or any other type of loan to help pay for this training?

([Q8-21F()] =1) OR ([Q8-21F()] =3)

COMMENT: Did R take out guaranteed Student loan or other type of loan to pay for training?

What was the amount of the loan?

([Q8-21F()] =2)

COMMENT: Did R take out Pell Grant to pay for training?

What was the amount of the Pell Grant?

What month and year did you start this training?

Are you still enrolled, or have you finished or left this program?

When did you finish or leave this program?

(INTERVIEWER: ENTER DATE R FINISHED OR LEFT THIS TRAINING PROGRAM.)

Altogether, for how many weeks did you attend this training?

(ENTER '00' IF LESS THAN ONE WEEK.)

Did you complete this training or not?

(Do/Did) you use this training on your (most recent) job?

How many hours per week (do/did) you usually spend in this training?

How many hours of the [number of hours per week r spent in training()] hours per week were usually spent at work or on company time in this training?

(ENTER NUMBER OF HOURS)

Was this training required by your employer or did you voluntarily choose to participate in this training program?

(HAND CARD N)
Which of the reasons on this card was the main reason for this training?

(HAND CARD O)
People learn a variety of skills in (employer-provided) training.

Please look at this card and tell me which of the skills listed you learned at this training.
(SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)

Since [Date of last interview], have you attended any other training program or on-the-job training?

UNTIL ([TRAINING_LOOP3 counter],[any other training programs?()] = 0)

([total number of employers reported] > 0)

COMMENT: Did R report at least one employer since last interview?

REPEAT([TRAINING_LOOP4 counter])

{TRAINING_LOOP4}

([Did r attend any other training program?]=1) OR ([Did r attend any other training program?]=1)

COMMENT: Did R report any training programs since last interview?

([is this job current?()]=1)

COMMENT: Is this a current employer?

([is this job current?()]=1)

COMMENT: Is this a current employer?

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.

The questions I will ask you now are about any additional learning activities that you have participated in at your job with [name of employer()] since [Date of last interview].

([is this job current?()])

COMMENT: Is R currently employed on this job?

CHECK ([occupation code of employer()])

COMMENT: Is this a new or changed occupation from last interview for current job?

Next, I would like to ask you a few questions about other ways of learning to do your job with [name of employer()] since [Date of last interview].

Earlier we talked about your main activities or duties for [name of employer()]. Thinking of the main activities or duties you do now, what month and year did you start doing this kind of work for [name of employer()]?

([month duties were started (code)()] <= 0)

COMMENT: IS MONTH FOR DUTIES DATE INVALID?

([year duties were started (code)()] <= 0)

COMMENT: IS YEAR FOR DUTIES DATE INVALID?

([month duties were started (code)()] <= 0) or ([year duties were started (code)()] <= 0)

COMMENT: WAS EITHER THE MONTH OR YEAR INVALID FOR DUTIES DATE?

([is this job current?()] = 1)

COMMENT: Is R currently working for employer?

(([used to calculate tenure()]/7) >=4)

COMMENT: Convert date started duties/occupation to week number.

([TRAINING_LOOP4 counter] = 1)

COMMENT: check if first time through the loop

{lintdate} =< {duties_date2()}

COMMENT: (linkwk-duties_date3) Subtract week of lintdate from week R started current duties. Did R start current duties prior to last interview date (0 or negative #)?

([amount of time r has been at current job()])

COMMENT: Weeks tenure at employer

CHECK ([occupation code of employer()])

COMMENT: Did R start working for this employer or at this occupation before date of last interview?

([TRAINING_LOOP4 counter])

COMMENT: check loop number and skip intro question if this is the second (or more) current job

Job skills can also be acquired informally from supervisors, coworkers, or be self-taught. These informal on-the-job training activities are designed to help you learn how to do your job and help you upgrade your job skills. The questions I will now ask you concern the last 4 weeks at [name of employer()].

(Besides the schooling and training programs we've just talked about,) During the last 4 weeks while working at [name of employer()], did you receive any informal on-the-job training from your supervisor, your coworker(s) or both?

Over the last 4 weeks, how many weeks did you spend with your supervisor in informal training?

(INTERVIEWER: ENTER NUMBER OF WEEKS. IF LESS THAN ONE WEEK, CODE "1" WEEK AND PRESS <ENTER> TO CONTINUE.)

How many hours in informal training did you spend with your supervisor?

(ENTER HOURS PER WEEK)

Would you say that the amount of informal training given to you by your supervisor during the last 4 weeks is typical of any month over the last [amount of time r has been at current job()] months?

Is the amount of informal training given to you by your supervisor during the last 4 weeks higher or lower than any given month over the last [amount of time r has been at current job()] months.

([Q8-45()]=2) OR ([Q8-45()]=3)

COMMENT: Did R also report spending time with coworkers?

Next I will be asking you some questions about the informal on-the-job training from your coworkers during the last 4 weeks.

Over the last 4 weeks, during how many weeks did you spend time with (a) coworker(s)?

(INTERVIEWER: ENTER NUMBER OF WEEKS. IF LESS THAN ONE WEEK, CODE "1"TO
WEEK AND PRESS <ENTER> TO CONTINUE.)

How many hours in informal training did you spend with (a) coworker(s)?

During the [How much time with co-worker in last 4 weeks()] weeks you spent with (a) coworker(s) how many hours per week did you spend?

Would you say that the amount of informal training given to you by your coworker(s) during the last 4 weeks is typical of any month over the last [amount of time r has been at current job()] months?

Is the amount of informal training given to you by your coworker(s) during the last 4 weeks higher or lower than any given month over the last [amount of time r has been at current job()] months.

(Besides the schooling and training we've talked about) During the last 4 weeks while working at [name of employer()], did you receive any informal on-the-job training by making use of any self-study material or self-instructional packages, such as manuals, workbooks or computer-assisted teaching programs?

Over the last 4 weeks, how many weeks did you spend time using self-teaching packages?

(INTERVIEWER: ENTER NUMBER OF WEEKS. IF LESS THAN ONE WEEK, CODE "1" WEEK AND PRESS <ENTER> TO CONTINUE.)

During the [How much time spent with self teaching packages in last 4 weeks?()] week(s) you spent with (this/these) self-teaching materials how many hours per week did you spend?

(ENTER HOURS)

Would you say that the amount of time you spent with these self-study materials or self-instructional packages during the last 4 weeks is typical of any given month over the last [amount of time r has been at current job()] months?

Is the amount of time you spent with these self-study materials or self-instructional packages during the last 4 weeks higher or lower than any given month over the last [amount of time r has been at current job()] months.

([Number of activities] >=3)

COMMENT: Did R report more than 1 informal training activity?

Which of the activities that we have talked about would you say was the most important during the last 4 weeks?

(INTERVIEWER: IF NECESSARY, READ LIST OF
ACTIVITIES MENTIONED FROM ROSTER ON NEXT SCREEN.)

(INTERVIEWER: MOVE <UP-ARROW> OR <DN-ARROW> 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 was MOST IMPORTANT to you during the last 4 weeks?

What ONE activity mentioned would you say was the most important during the last 4 weeks?

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

UNTIL ([TRAINING_LOOP4 counter],[TRAINING_LOOP4 counter] = [total number of employers reported])

COMMENT: loop until number of employers are covered