Questionnaire Public Report11/03/2021 12:44:05 PM
Cohort:National Longitudinal Survey of Youth 1979
Round:NLSY79 Round 28
Instrument :R28 Youth Main Field
  1. Training



Q8-1B []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.

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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Q8-1C-LOOP-BEGIN []Section: Training

REPEAT

COMMENT: start the loop through the infosheet training programs.

COMMENT: start the loop through the infosheet training programs

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Lead-In:Q8-1B [Default]


Q8-1E [T79660.00]Section: Training

[TRAINING_LOOP1 counter] == 1

COMMENT: is this the first time in the loop

If Answer = 1 Then Go To
Q8-2

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Lead-In:Q8-1C-LOOP-BEGIN [Default]


Q8-2 [T79662.00]Section: Training

[Number of training programs coming in from info sheet]

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

If Answer = 0 Then Go To
Q8-4

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Lead-In:Q8-1E [1:1]


Q8-3 [T79663.00]Section: Training

When we talked with you on [Date of last interview], you were (also) receiving training (in/from) (a) [name of dli training program([TRAINING_LOOP1 counter])].

Is that correct?

 1   YES
 0   NO   ...(Go To Q8-5A)

Default Next:Q8-7-LOOP-END
Lead-In:Q8-1E [Default], Q8-2 [Default]


Q8-4 [T79665.00]Section: Training

When we 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 Q8-5A)

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Lead-In:Q8-2 [0:0]


Q8-5A [T79666.00]Section: Training

(INTERVIEWER: IF R WAS NOT RECEIVING TRAINING, SELECT "NO TRAINING PROGRAM AT LAST INTERVIEW". OTHERWISE ASK:)

Which of the following best describes the training program you were participating in on [Date of last interview]? Was it a training program or seminar related to your work, an apprenticeship program, business school, a vocational or technical institute, a correspondence course, a government training program, or something else?

 1   TRAINING PROGRAM OR SEMINAR RELATED TO WORK
 2   APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM   ...(Go To Q8-7-LOOP-END)
 3   BUSINESS SCHOOL   ...(Go To Q8-7-LOOP-END)
 4   VOCATIONAL OR TECHNICAL INSTITUTE   ...(Go To Q8-7-LOOP-END)
 5   CORRESPONDENCE COURSE   ...(Go To Q8-7-LOOP-END)
 6   GOVERNMENT TRAINING PROGRAM   ...(Go To Q8-5D)
 7   SOMETHING ELSE (OTHER (SPECIFY))
 0   NO TRAINING PROGRAM AT LAST INTERVIEW   ...(Go To Q8-7-LOOP-END)

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Lead-In:Q8-3 [0:0], Q8-4 [0:0]


Q8-5B [T79667.00]Section: Training

Was that training program formal company training run by your employer?

 1   YES   ...(Go To Q8-7-LOOP-END)
 0   NO

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Lead-In:Q8-5A [Default]


Q8-5C [T79668.00]Section: Training

Was that training program a seminar you received at your work but was run by someone other than your employer?

 1   YES   ...(Go To Q8-7-LOOP-END)
 0   NO

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Lead-In:Q8-5B [Default]


Q8-5D [T79669.00]Section: Training

Was this a training program or seminar that took place outside of work?

 1   YES
 0   NO

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Lead-In:Q8-5A [6:6], Q8-5C [Default]


Q8-7-LOOP-END []Section: Training

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

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Lead-In:Q8-5A [0:0], Q8-5A [2:5], Q8-5B [1:1], Q8-5C [1:1], Q8-3 [Default], Q8-4 [Default], Q8-5D [Default]


Q8-7C [T79674.00]Section: Training

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

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

If Answer = 0 Then Go To
Q8-19

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Lead-In:Q8-7-LOOP-END [Default]


Q8-7D_LOOP-BEGIN []Section: Training

REPEAT

COMMENT: check the second training loop

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Lead-In:Q8-7C [Default]


Q8-7A [T79675.00]Section: Training

([type of training dli (code)()([TRAINING_LOOP2 counter])] > 0) && ([type of training dli (code)()([TRAINING_LOOP2 counter])] < 13)

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

If Answer = 1 Then Go To
Q8-8-CHK1

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Lead-In:Q8-7D_LOOP-BEGIN [Default]


Q8-8-CHK1 [T79679.00]Section: Training

VAREXIST([name of dli training program([TRAINING_LOOP2 counter])])

COMMENT: r report new or correct old training program active at date of last interview?

If Answer = 0 Then Go To
Q8-9

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Q8-8A [T79681.00]Section: Training

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) [name of dli training program([TRAINING_LOOP2 counter])].

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.)

 1   YES
 0   NO   ...(Go To Q8-9)

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Lead-In:Q8-8-CHK1 [Default]


Q8-8B [T79682.00]Section: Training

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: SELECT THE MATCHING EMPLOYER FROM THE ROSTER. IF NO MATCH, SELECT THE FIRST LINE "NO EMPLOYER MATCH". SELECT <NEXT>.)

If Answer = 1 Then Go To
Q8-8C

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Lead-In:Q8-8A [Default]


Q8-8C []Section: Training

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

(INTERVIEWER: SELECT MATCHING EMPLOYER FROM ROSTER. IF NO MATCH, SELECT "NO EMPLOYER MATCH". SELECT <NEXT> TO PROCEED.)

If Answer = 1 Then Go To
Q8-8D

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Lead-In:Q8-8B [1:1]


Q8-8D []Section: Training

(INTERVIEWER: SELECT MATCHING EMPLOYER FROM ROSTER. IF NO MATCH, SELECT "NO EMPLOYER MATCH". SELECT <NEXT> TO PROCEED.)

If Answer = 1 Then Go To
Q8-8F

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Lead-In:Q8-8C [1:1]


Q8-8F []Section: Training

INTERVIEWER: NO EMPLOYER MATCH WAS FOUND.

RECORD THE EMPLOYER WHICH SPONSORED THE TRAINING PROGRAM BELOW.

 

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Lead-In:Q8-8D [1:1]


Q8-9 [T79683.00]Section: Training

Are you still enrolled in this program or have you finished or left the program (in/from) (a/the) [name of dli training program([TRAINING_LOOP2 counter])]?

 1   FINISHED OR LEFT PROGRAM   ...(Go To Q8-10)
 0   STILL ENROLLED

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Lead-In:Q8-8-CHK1 [0:0], Q8-8A [0:0], Q8-8B [Default], Q8-8C [Default], Q8-8D [Default], Q8-8F [Default]


Q8-10 [T79685.00]Section: Training

When did you finish or leave the training program (in/from) (a/the) [name of dli training program([TRAINING_LOOP2 counter])]?

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

  
MonthYear 

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Lead-In:Q8-9 [1:1]


Q8-11 [T79687.00]Section: Training

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

(ENTER '0' IF LESS THAN ONE WEEK.)

 

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Lead-In:Q8-10 [Default]


Q8-12 [T79689.00]Section: Training

Did you complete this training or not?

 1   Completed
 0   Did not complete


Q8-13 [T79691.00]Section: Training

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

 1   YES
 0   NO

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Lead-In:Q8-12 [Default]


Q8-17 [T79693.00]Section: Training

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

 
If Answer = 0 Then Go To
Q8-18-LOOP-END

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Lead-In:Q8-9 [Default], Q8-13 [Default]


Q8-17A [T79695.00]Section: 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?

 

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Lead-In:Q8-17 [Default]


Q8-18-LOOP-END []Section: Training

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

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Lead-In:Q8-17 [0:0], Q8-7A [Default], Q8-17A [Default]


Q8-18 [T79697.00]Section: Training

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?

 1   YES   ...(Go To Q8-19-LOOP-BEGIN)
 0   NO

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Lead-In:Q8-18-LOOP-END [Default]


Q8-19 []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 Q8-19-LOOP-BEGIN)
 0   NO

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Lead-In:Q8-7C [0:0]


Q8-19-LOOP-BEGIN []Section: Training

REPEAT

COMMENT: start the 3rd training loops

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Lead-In:Q8-18 [1:1], Q8-19 [1:1]


Q8-20A [T79698.00]Section: Training

Which of the following best describes (this/the first) training program you were enrolled in since [Date of last interview]? Was it a training program or seminar related to your work, an apprenticeship program, business school, a vocational or technical institute, a correspondence course, a government training program, or something else?

 1   TRAINING PROGRAM OR SEMINAR RELATED TO WORK
 2   APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM   ...(Go To Q8-21_A)
 3   BUSINESS SCHOOL   ...(Go To Q8-21_A)
 4   VOCATIONAL OR TECHNICAL INSTITUTE   ...(Go To Q8-21_A)
 5   CORRESPONDENCE COURSE   ...(Go To Q8-21_A)
 6   GOVERNMENT TRAINING PROGRAM   ...(Go To Q8-20D)
 7   SOMETHING ELSE (OTHER (SPECIFY))
 0   NO TRAINING PROGRAM AT LAST INTERVIEW   ...(Go To Q8-34)

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Lead-In:Q8-19-LOOP-BEGIN [Default]


Q8-20B [T79702.00]Section: Training

Was that training program formal company training run by your employer?

 1   YES   ...(Go To Q8-21_A)
 0   NO

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Lead-In:Q8-20A [Default]


Q8-20C [T79706.00]Section: Training

Was this training program a seminar you received at your work but was run by someone other than your employer?

 1   YES   ...(Go To Q8-21_A)
 0   NO

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Lead-In:Q8-20B [Default]


Q8-20D [T79710.00]Section: Training

Was this a training program or seminar that took place outside of work?

 1   YES
 0   NO

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Lead-In:Q8-20A [6:6], Q8-20C [Default]


Q8-21_A [T79714.00]Section: Training

Did your employer pay for some or all of the costs of this training program?

 1   Yes, some of the costs
 2   Yes, all of the costs   ...(Go To Q8-21B)
 0   NO

Default Next:Q8-21_C
Lead-In:Q8-20A [2:5], Q8-20B [1:1], Q8-20C [1:1], Q8-20D [Default]


Q8-21_C [T79718.00]Section: Training

Did the government pay for some or all of the costs of this training program?

 1   Yes, some of the costs
 2   Yes, all of the costs
 0   NO

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Lead-In:Q8-21_A [Default]


Q8-21B [T79722.00]Section: Training

([emp pay any trng cost([TRAINING_LOOP3 counter])]==1 || [emp pay any trng cost([TRAINING_LOOP3 counter])]==2)

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

If Answer = 1 Then Go To
Q8-21C

Default Next:Q8-22
Lead-In:Q8-21_A [2:2], Q8-21_C [Default]


Q8-21C [T79726.00]Section: Training

Which one of your employers paid for this training?

(INTERVIEWER: SELECT MATCHING EMPLOYER FROM ROSTER. IF NO MATCH, SELECT THE FIRST LINE "NO EMPLOYER MATCH". SELECT <NEXT> TO PROCEED.)

Default Next:Q8-22
Lead-In:Q8-21B [1:1]


Q8-22 [T79730.00]Section: Training

What month and year did you start this training?

  
MonthYear 

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Lead-In:Q8-21B [Default], Q8-21C [Default]


Q8-23 [T79734.00]Section: Training

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

 1   FINISHED OR LEFT PROGRAM   ...(Go To Q8-24)
 0   STILL ENROLLED

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Lead-In:Q8-22 [Default]


Q8-24 [T79738.00]Section: Training

When did you finish or leave this program?

  
MonthYear 

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Lead-In:Q8-23 [1:1]


Q8-25 [T79742.00]Section: Training

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

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

 

Default Next:Q8-26
Lead-In:Q8-24 [Default]


Q8-26 [T79746.00]Section: Training

Did you complete this training or not?

 1   Completed
 0   Did not complete


Q8-27 [T79750.00]Section: Training

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

 1   YES
 0   NO

Default Next:Q8-31
Lead-In:Q8-26 [Default]


Q8-31 [T79754.00]Section: Training

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

 
If Answer = 0 Then Go To
Q8-32A

Default Next:Q8-31A
Lead-In:Q8-23 [Default], Q8-27 [Default]


Q8-31A [T79758.00]Section: 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?

 

Default Next:Q8-32A
Lead-In:Q8-31 [Default]


Q8-32A [T79762.00]Section: Training

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

 1   REQUIRED
 0   VOLUNTARY

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Lead-In:Q8-31 [0:0], Q8-31A [Default]


Q8-32B [T79766.00]Section: Training

What was the main reason that you enrolled in this training program?

(INTERVIEWER: FOR RESPONSES WHICH CAN NOT BE CODED IN THE CATEGORIES PROVIDED, PLEASE CHOOSE "OTHER (SPECIFY)" AND RECORD COMPLETE VERBATIM RESPONSE.)

 1   Training was associated with promotion or job advancement opportunity
 2   New methods or processes introduced -- addtl training required to continue same job
 3   The training was part of a regular program to maintain and upgrade employee skills
 4   The training was necessary when I began a job
 5   The training was necessary for a license or a certificate
 6   The training was associated with looking for a new job
 7   Other (SPECIFY)

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Lead-In:Q8-32A [Default]


Q8-33B [T79770.00]Section: Training

I am going to read a list of skills that people sometimes learn in training programs. Please tell me if you learned any of the following skills at this training. In this training program, did you learn to...

 - Operate or repair equipment?
 - Improve reading, writing, or math skills?
 - Acquire or upgrade computer skills?
 - Learn to be a better supervisor/manager?
 - Learn about a new product or service of the company?
 - Learn about statistical process and quality management
 - Upgrade skills working as a team or problem solving
 - Learn about a new company information system
 - Learn about health or safety procedures
 - Learn a wider range of jobs or cross-training
 1   YES
 0   NO

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Lead-In:Q8-32B [Default]


Q8-34 [T79774.00]Section: Training

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

 1   YES
 0   NO

Default Next:Q8-34-LOOP-END
Lead-In:Q8-20A [0:0], Q8-33B [Default]


Q8-34-LOOP-END []Section: Training

UNTIL ([any other training programs?] == 0 || [any other training programs?] == -1 || [any other training programs?] == -2)

Default Next:Q2-11
Lead-In:Q8-34 [Default]