Placement Verification and Follow-up of Job Corps Participants

OMB 1205-0426
Expiration 5/31/2016
APPENDIX C - JOB CORPS SURVEY (Q2 AND Q4)

Q2 - Job Corps Follow up Survey- WIOA Redesign ...................................................................................................1
MODULE 1 - J: VERIFICATION OF REPORTED PLACEMENT .......................................................................................1
EMPLOYMENT 1 VERIFICATION: .......................................................................................................................1
EMPLOYER 2 VERIFICATION: ............................................................................................................................6
OVERLAP EMPLOYER 1 WITH EMPLOYER 2: .....................................................................................................9
COMBINED HOURS EMPLOYER 1 AND EMPLOYER 2: .......................................................................................9
MODULE 1 - S: VERIFICATION OF INITIAL EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE ..................................................................10
SCHOOL/TRAINING PLACEMENT VERIFICATION .............................................................................................10
MODULE 2: FIRST JOB/SCHOOL AFTER EXIT ...........................................................................................................17
FIRST JOB: .......................................................................................................................................................17
FIRST SCHOOL/TRAINING ...............................................................................................................................21
MODULE 3: Q2 EMPLOYMENT/EARNINGS SUMMARY ...........................................................................................28
NUMBER OF JOBS: ..............................................................................................................................................28
WEEKS EMPLOYED: ............................................................................................................................................29
HOURS EMPLOYED: ............................................................................................................................................29
HOURLY WAGE: ..................................................................................................................................................30
TOTAL EARNINGS: ..............................................................................................................................................30
MODULE 4: EMPLOYMENT Q2 ...............................................................................................................................31
EMPLOYER 1: ......................................................................................................................................................31
START DATE: ...................................................................................................................................................31
HOURS: ...........................................................................................................................................................32
PAYMENT TYPE:..............................................................................................................................................33
DAILY WAGE: ..................................................................................................................................................34
WEEKLY WAGE ...............................................................................................................................................35
BI-WEEKLY, TWICE A MONTH, PER MONTH EARNINIGS.................................................................................36
OTHER PAYMENT TYPES .................................................................................................................................37
HOURLY WAGE ...............................................................................................................................................37
OVERTIME: .....................................................................................................................................................37
ADDITIONAL PAYMENTS: ...............................................................................................................................38
APPRENTICESHIP: ...........................................................................................................................................39
REPEAT QUESTIONS FOR MOST IMPORTANT 3 EMPLOYERS IN Q2 ....................................................................40
EMPLOYER 2: ......................................................................................................................................................40
EMPLOYER 3: ......................................................................................................................................................40
MORE THAN 3 EMPLOYERS: ...............................................................................................................................41
MODULE 5: SCHOOL/TRAINING Q2 ........................................................................................................................44
SCHOOL 1: ..........................................................................................................................................................44

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SCHOOL 2: ..........................................................................................................................................................50
MODULE 6 -NEITHER WORKING NOR SCHOOL.......................................................................................................58
MODULE 7 - SATISFACTION WITH JOB CORPS ........................................................................................................60
Q4 - Job Corps Follow up Survey- WIOA Redesign .................................................................................................63
MODULE 1 - J: VERIFICATION OF REPORTED PLACEMENT .....................................................................................63
EMPLOYMENT 1 VERIFICATION: .....................................................................................................................64
EMPLOYER 2 VERIFICATION: ..........................................................................................................................68
OVERLAP EMPLOYER 1 WITH EMPLOYER 2: ...................................................................................................71
COMBINED HOURS EMPLOYER 1 AND EMPLOYER 2: .....................................................................................71
MODULE 1 - S: VERIFICATION OF INITIAL EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE ..................................................................72
SCHOOL/TRAINING PLACEMENT VERIFICATION .............................................................................................72
MODULE 3: Q2 EMPLOYMENT/EARNINGS SUMMARY ...........................................................................................79
NUMBER OF JOBS: ..............................................................................................................................................79
WEEKS EMPLOYED: ............................................................................................................................................80
HOURS EMPLOYED: ............................................................................................................................................80
HOURLY WAGE: ..................................................................................................................................................81
TOTAL EARNINGS: ..............................................................................................................................................81
MODULE 4: EMPLOYMENT Q4 ...............................................................................................................................82
EMPLOYER 1: ......................................................................................................................................................82
START DATE: ...................................................................................................................................................82
HOURS: ...........................................................................................................................................................83
PAYMENT TYPE:..............................................................................................................................................84
DAILY WAGE: ..................................................................................................................................................85
WEEKLY WAGE ...............................................................................................................................................86
BI-WEEKLY, TWICE A MONTH, PER MONTH EARNINIGS.................................................................................87
OTHER PAYMENT TYPES .................................................................................................................................88
HOURLY WAGE ...............................................................................................................................................88
OVERTIME: .....................................................................................................................................................88
ADDITIONAL PAYMENTS: ...............................................................................................................................89
APPRENTICESHIP: ...........................................................................................................................................90
REPEAT QUESTIONS FOR MOST IMPORTANT 3 EMPLOYERS IN Q4 ....................................................................91
EMPLOYER 2: ......................................................................................................................................................91
EMPLOYER 3: ......................................................................................................................................................91
MORE THAN 3 EMPLOYERS: ...............................................................................................................................92
MODULE 5: SCHOOL/TRAINING Q4 ........................................................................................................................95
SCHOOL 1: ..........................................................................................................................................................95
SCHOOL 2: ........................................................................................................................................................101

March 30, 2016
MODULE 6 -NEITHER WORKING NOR SCHOOL ....................................................................................................109
MODULE 7 - SATISFACTION WITH JOB CORPS .....................................................................................................111

Q2 - Job Corps Follow up Survey- WIO Redesign
MODULE 1 - J: VERIFIC TION OF REPORTED PL CEMENT
IF PLACED IN EMPLOYMENT ONLY, START (MODULE 1-J - EMPLOYMENT VERIFICATION).
IF PLACED IN BOTH EMPLOYMENT AND EDUCATION, START HERE (MODULE 1-J
EMPLOYMENT VERIFICATION).
IF PLACED IN EDUCATION ONLY GO TO (MODULE 1 - S - VERIFICATION OF EDUCATION
PLACEMENT).
IF NOT PLACED IN EMPLOYMENT OR EDUCATION GO TO MODULE 2 (FIRST JOB/SCHOOL
AFTER EXIT).
PROGRAMMER NOTE:
START WITH THIS MODULE IF PLACEMENT STATUS CODE (PLACE_ST) IS EQUAL TO 01-07:
01 -- PLACED IN ONE FULLTIME JOB (MIN. 32 HOURS), OR
02 -- PLACED IN TWO JOBS THAT TOTAL AT LEAST 32 HOURS PER WEEK, OR
03 -- PLACED IN ONE PART TIME JOB (MIN.20 HOURS), OR
04 -- PLACED IN TWO PART TIME JOBS THAT TOTAL AT LEAST 20 - 31 HOURS PER WEEK, OR
05 -- PLACED IN THE MILITARY, OR
06 - PLACED IN FULL TIME COMBINATION JOB (MIN. 16 HRS) AND COLLEGE CREDITS (6), OR
07 - PLACED IN PART TIME COMBINATION JOB (MIN.10 HRS) AND COLLEGE CREDITS (6), OR
START WITH MODULE 1-S IF PLACEMENT STATUS CODE (PLACE_ST) IS EQUAL TO 08-12.
08 — Placed in high school, or
09 — Placed in post-secondary vocational or technical school, or
10 — Placed in college or
11 — Placed in subsidized employment or on-the-job training (MIN. 20 HOURS)
12 — Placed in other training program
START WITH MODULE 2 IF NOT PLACED IN EMPLOYMENT OR SCHOOL

EMPLOYMENT 1 VERIFICATION:

First, I would like to ask about your work and education experiences since you left Job Corps.

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JV1_A1. Our records show that after leaving Job Corps you / enlisted in the
. Is that right?
IF RESPONDENT DOES NOT SEEM TO RECOGNIZE EMPLOYER, USE OPTIONAL PROBE:
Our records list at in , . Do you remember working there?
1
2
3
8
9
JV1_A1a.

YES (GO TO JV1_A3)
NO
(MARK AS QP / GO TO PROGRAM CHECK 1)
YES, BUT ERROR IN EMPLOYER NAME/ADDRESS (GO TO JV1_A1a)
DON’T KNOW (GO TO PROGRAM CHECK 1)
REFUSED
(GO TO PROGRAM CHECK 1)
What was the name of the employer?

EMPLOYER1 NAME_CORRECTED: __________________________________
EMPLOYER1 STREET ADDRESS_CORRECTED: _______________________________________
EMPLOYER 1 CITY_ CORRECTED: _________________________________________
EMPLOYER 1 STATE_ CORRECTED: ________________________________________
JV1_A2. Just to confirm. Our records show you were working there around . Do you recall working at a job with
around that time?
[INTERVIEWER NOTE: A DATE REPORTED CAN BE INCORRECT AND NOT RESULT IN A
QUESTIONABLE PLACEMENT. THUS, WE ARE USING DATES MORE AS A REMINDER FOR
THE RESPONDENT THAN AS DATA BY WHICH WE CAUSE A QP TO HAPPEN.]
1
2
8
9

YES
NO
(GO TO PROGRAM CHECK 1)
DON’T KNOW (GO TO PROGRAM CHECK 1)
REFUSED
(GO TO PROGRAM CHECK 1)

JV1_A3. Did you begin working for on about ?
1
2
8
9

YES
(GO TO JV1_A5)
NO
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

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JV1_A4. On what date did you begin working for ? RECORD
MONTH, DAY, YEAR.
PROBE: Your best estimate of when you started that job is fine.
FOR PROBE ON MONTH: Can you tell me what month you started in that job?
PROBE ON DAY: And was it around the beginning of the month, the middle of the month or closer to the
end of the month?
ENTER EXACT DAY IF KNOWN OR ENTER <5> FOR BEGINNING OF THE MONTH, 15 FOR
MIDDLE OF THE MONTH AND 25 FOR END OF THE MONTH.
PROBE: And what year was that?
ENTER DATE [DATE]
8
DON’T KNOW
9
REFUSED

JV1_A5.
Our records also show that you worked at about
per week. Is that right?
1
2
8
9

YES
(GO TO JV1_A7)
NO
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

JV1_A6. Please estimate the most hours you worked on that job in a seven consecutive day period. Would you
say it was less than 10 hours, between 10 and 15 hours, between 16 and 19 hours, between 20 and 31 hours or was
it 32 or more hours?
MARK ONLY ONE [OPTION BUTTONS]
1
2
3
4
5
8
9

LESS THAN 10 HOURS
BETWEEN 10 AND 15 HOURS
BETWEEN 16 AND 19 HOURS
BETWEEN 20 AND 31 HOURS
32 HOURS OR MORE
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

JV1_A7. The next question is about your wages on that job. Our records show that you were paid about
per hour when you started that job. Is that right?
1
2
3
8
9

YES (GO TO JV1_A8)
NO
NOT PAID BY HOUR (GO TO JV1_A7b)
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
[REFUSAL]

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JV1_A7a. How much were you paid per hour when you started that job?
ENTER AMOUNT [CURRENCY] (GO TO JV8)
8
9

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
[REFUSAL]

JV1_A7b. Were you making at least per hour on that job? That is, the federal minimum
wage.
1
2
8
9
JV1_A8.

YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

Are you still working on that job?

1
2
8
9

YES (GO TO PROGRAM CHECK 1)
NO
DON’T KNOW (GO TO PROGRAM CHECK 1)
REFUSED
(GO TO PROGRAM CHECK 1)

JV1_A9. Why are you no longer working on that job?
IF RESPONDENT GIVES MORE THAN ONE REASON, PROBE: What was the main reason you are no
longer working on that job?
[OPTIONAL PROBE]: Of the reasons you just gave, which one reason was the main reason you are no
longer working on that job?
MARK ONLY ONE [OPTION BUTTONS]
1
2
3
4
5
ETC.)
6
7
8
9
10
11

GOT A JOB WITH HIGHER PAY/ BENEFITS
GOT A BETTER JOB (FOR REASONS OTHER THAN PAY OR BENEFITS)
WENT INTO MILITARY
BUSINESS CLOSED
QUIT FOR PERSONAL REASONS (e.g., HEALTH, FAMILY, PREGNANCY, MOVED

98
99

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

QUIT TO GO TO SCHOOL/TRAINING PROGRAM OR BACK TO JOB CORPS
QUIT BECAUSE DID NOT LIKE THE JOB/SUPERVISOR/HOURS, ETC.
TEMPORARY OR SEASONAL JOB ENDED
LAID OFF
DISCHARGED OR FIRED
OTHER REASON, SPECIFY [GO TO JV1_A10_TXT]

JV1_A10_TXT

DESCRIBE OTHER REASON IN JV1_A9 [TEXT]

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P
R
GO TO EMPLOYER 2 VERIFICATION SECTION IF STUDENTS INITIALLY PLACED IN TWO
JOBS. OTHERWISE, GO TO PROGRAM CHECK 2.
NOTE: THESE QUESTIONS ARE USED TO DETERMINE IF STUDENT WORKED TWO JOBS
AROUND SAME DATE AS REQUIRED FOR VALID PLACEMENT OF TWO JOB
PLACEMENT.
CHECK 1

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EMPLOYER 2 VERIFICATION:
THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS ARE ONLY FOR STUDENTS INITIALLY PLACED IN TWO JOBS.
NOTE: THESE QUESTIONS ARE USED TO DETERMINE IF STUDENT WORKED TWO JOBS AROUND
SAME DATE AS REQUIRED FOR VALID PLACEMENT OF TWO JOB PLACEMENT.
JV1_A11. Our records show that you also worked for ?
IF RESPONDENT DOES NOT SEEM TO RECOGNIZE EMPLOYER NAME, USE OPTIONAL
PROBE: Our records list at in
, . Do you remember working there?
1
2
3
8
9
JV1_A11a.

YES (GO TO JV1_A13)
NO
(GO TO PROGRAM CHECK 2)
YES, BUT ERROR IN EMPLOYER NAME/ADDRESS (GO TO JV1_A11a)
DON’T KNOW (GO TO PROGRAM CHECK 2)
REFUSED
(GO TO PROGRAM CHECK 2)
What was the name of the employer?

EMPLOYER2 NAME_CORRECTED: __________________________________
EMPLOYER2 STREET ADDRESS_CORRECTED: _______________________________________
EMPLOYER 2 CITY_ CORRECTED: _________________________________________
EMPLOYER 2 STATE_ CORRECTED: ________________________________________

JV1_A12. Just to confirm. Our records show you were working there around . Do you recall working at a job with around that time?
[INTERVIEWER NOTE: A DATE REPORTED CAN BE INCORRECT AND NOT RESULT IN A
QUESTIONABLE PLACEMENT. THUS, WE ARE USING DATES MORE AS A REMINDER FOR
THE RESPONDENT THAN AS DATA BY WHICH WE CAUSE A QP TO HAPPEN.]
1
2
8
9

YES
NO
(GO TO PROGRAM CHECK 2)
DON’T KNOW (GO TO PROGRAM CHECK 2)
REFUSED
(GO TO PROGRAM CHECK 2)

JV1_A13. Did you begin working for on about ?
1
2
8
9

YES (GO TO JV1_A15)
NO
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

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JV1_A14. On what date did you begin working for ? RECORD MONTH, DAY,
YEAR.
PROBE: Your best estimate of when you started that job is fine.
FOR PROBE ON MONTH: Can you tell me what month you started in that job?
PROBE ON DAY: And was it around the beginning of the month, the middle of the month or closer to the
end of the month?
ENTER EXACT DAY IF KNOWN OR ENTER <5> FOR BEGINNING OF THE MONTH, 15 FOR
MIDDLE OF THE MONTH AND 25 FOR END OF THE MONTH.
PROBE: And what year was that?
ENTER DATE [DATE]
8
DON’T KNOW
9
REFUSED

JV1_A15.
Our records also show that you worked at about
per week. Is that right?
1
2
8
9

YES
(GO TO JV1_A17)
NO
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
(GO TO JV1_A17)

JV1_A16. Please estimate the most hours you worked on that job in a seven consecutive day period. Would you
say it was less than 10 hours, between 10 and 15 hours, between 16 and 19 hours, between 20 and 31 hours or was
it 32 or more hours?
MARK ONLY ONE [OPTION BUTTONS]
1
2
3
4
5
8
9

LESS THAN 10 HOURS
BETWEEN 10 AND 15 HOURS
BETWEEN 16 AND 19 HOURS
BETWEEN 20 AND 31 HOURS
32 HOURS OR MORE
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

JV1_A17. The next question is about your wages on that job. Our records show that you were paid about
per hour when you started that job. Is that right?
1
2
3
8
9

YES (GO TO JV1_A18)
NO
NOT PAID BY HOUR (GO TO JV1_A17b)
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
[REFUSAL]

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JV1_A17a. How much were you paid per hour when you started that job?
ENTER AMOUNT [CURRENCY] (GO TO JV18)
8
9

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
[REFUSAL]

JV7_A17b. Were you making at least per hour on that job? That is, the federal minimum
wage.
1
2
8
9
JV1_A18.
1
2
8
9

YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

Are you still working on that job?
YES (GO TO JV1_A21)
NO
DON’T KNOW (GO TO JV1_A21)
REFUSED
(GO TO JV1_A21)

JV1_A19. Why are you no longer working on that job?
IF RESPONDENT GIVES MORE THAN ONE REASON, PROBE: What was the main reason you are no
longer working on that job?
[OPTIONAL PROBE]: Of the reasons you just gave, which one reason was the main reason you are no
longer working on that job?
MARK ONLY ONE [OPTION BUTTONS]
1
2
3
4
5
ETC.)
6
7
8
9
10
11

GOT A JOB WITH HIGHER PAY/ BENEFITS
GOT A BETTER JOB (FOR REASONS OTHER THAN PAY OR BENEFITS)
WENT INTO MILITARY
BUSINESS CLOSED
QUIT FOR PERSONAL REASONS (e.g., HEALTH, FAMILY, PREGNANCY, MOVED

98
99

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

QUIT TO GO TO SCHOOL/TRAINING PROGRAM OR BACK TO JOB CORPS
QUIT BECAUSE DID NOT LIKE THE JOB/SUPERVISOR/HOURS, ETC.
TEMPORARY OR SEASONAL JOB ENDED
LAID OFF
DISCHARGED OR FIRED
OTHER REASON, SPECIFY

JV1_A20_TXT

DESCRIBE OTHER REASON IN JV1_A19 [TEXT]

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OVERLAP EMPLOYER 1 WITH EMPLOYER 2:
JV1_A21. You just told me about your job at . Were you working at
this job at the same time you were working for ?
1
2
8
9

YES
NO
(GO TO PROGRAM CHECK 2)
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

COMBINED HOURS EMPLOYER 1 AND EMPLOYER 2:
JV1_A22. Now, thinking about the time when you were working both at
and . Would you say the
most hours you worked on those two jobs combined during a seven day period was less than 20 hours, between
20 and 31 hours, or was it 32 or more hours? PROBE: Your best estimate is fine here.
MARK ONLY ONE [OPTION BUTTONS]
1
2
3
8
9

LESS THAN 20 HOURS
BETWEEN 20 AND 31 HOURS
32 HOURS OR MORE
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

PROGRAM CHECK 2
IF PLACEMENT STATUS CODE (PLACE_ST) IS EQUAL TO 09-12, GO TO MODULE 1-S
08 — Placed in high school, or
09 — Placed in post-secondary vocational or technical school, or
10 — Placed in college or
11 — Placed in subsidized employment or on-the-job training (MIN. 20 HOURS) or
12 — Placed in other training program
OTHERWISE GO TO MODULE 2

MODULE 1 - S: VERIFIC TION OF INITI L EDUC TION L EXPERIENCE

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IF PLACED IN COMBO (EMPLOYMENT AND SCHOOL) OR
IF PLACEMENT STATUS CODE (PLACE_ST) IS EQUAL TO 06-12 ASK MODULE 1 - S.
06 - PLACED IN FULL TIME COMBINATION JOB (MIN. 16 HRS) AND COLLEGE CREDITS (6),
OR
07 - PLACED IN PART TIME COMBINATION JOB (MIN.10 HRS) AND COLLGE CREDITS (6) or
08 — Placed in high school, or
09 — Placed in post-secondary vocational or technical school, or
10 — Placed in college or
11 — Placed in subsidized employment or on-the-job training (MIN. 20 HOURS) or
12 — Placed in other training program
OTHERWISE, GO TO MODULE 2

The next few questions are about your education and training experiences since you left Job Corps.

SCHOOL/TRAINING PLACEMENT VERIFICATION
SV_ED1.
Our records show you were enrolled in at < INSTITUTION NAME>
located at in , . Is that right?
1
2
3
4

YES (GO TO SV_ED5)
NO
(MARK AS QP / GO TO MODULE 2)
YES, BUT MINOR ERROR IN INSTITUTION NAME/ADDRESS. (GO TO SV_ED2)
YES, ENROLLED BUT ERROR IN TYPE OF TRAINING (GO TO SV_ED3)

8
9

DON’T KNOW (GO TO MODULE 2)
REFUSED
(GO TO MODULE 2)

SV_ED2.

What was the name of the INSTITUTION?

INSTITUTION NAME_CORRECTED: __________________________________
INSTITUTION STREET ADDRESS_CORRECTED: _________________________________
INSTITUTION CITY_ CORRECTED: _________________________________________
INSTITUTION STATE_ CORRECTED: ________________________________________
8
9

SV_ED3.

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

What was the name of the TRAINING PROGRAM?

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TRAINING PROGRAM_CORRECTED: __________________________________
8
9

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

SV_ED4. Just to confirm, our records show you were enrolled in this program at around
. Do you recall being in this (school/a training program/college)
around that time?
1
2

YES
NO

8
9

DON’T KNOW (GO TO MODULE 2)
REFUSED
(GO TO MODULE 2)

(MARK AS QP / GO TO MODULE 2)

PROGRAMMER: FOR FOLLOWING QUESTIONS, USE
FOR
SCHOOL/TRAINING NAME

SV_ED_5. What kind of school or training program was this?
MARK ONLY ONE
1. Courses (online or in-person) related to a hobby or interest (not your occupation)
2. Education prior to high school level (below 9 th grade)
3. Secondary level (high school at 9 th grade or higher)
3a. Preparation for high school equivalency exam
4. Technical/vocational training (e.g., Americorps, VISTA, NCCC, and Public Allies)
5. Occupational skills training
6. Online courses or other programs that lead to a certificate, a credential,
or improve employability (e.g., ESL courses)
7. College (4-yr)
8. Community or Junior college (2-yr)
9. Other _____(RECORD IN ED_5_TXT)

SV_ED_5_ TXT

(GO TO SV_ED_9)
(GO TO SV_ED_9)
(GO TO SV_ED_6)
(GO TO SV_ED_6-HSE)
(GO TO SV_ED7b)
(GO TO SV_ED_7a)
(GO TO SV_ED_7a)
(GO TO SV_ED_8)
(GO TO SV_ED_8)

DESCRIBE OTHER TRAINING [TEXT]

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SV_ED_6. HIGH SCHOOL
SV_ED_6a.

When did you start this program?

MONTH ___________ DAY_____

8
9

YEAR ____________

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

SV_ED_6b. Was this program expected to last at least one semester/trimester/quarter (at least
approximately 90 days)?
1
2

YES
NO

8
9

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

SV_ED_6c. While you were enrolled in this program did you attend classes at least 20 hours per week?
OPTIONAL PROBE: Twenty hours per week would be about four hours a day.
1
2

YES
NO

8
9

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

SV_ED_6d. Did you receive a high school diploma?
1
2

YES
NO

GO TO SV_ED9

8
9

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

GO TO SV_ED9
GO TO SV_ED9

SV_ED_6e.

When did you receive the diploma/pass the high school equivalency exam?

Month ______________

Year ____________

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SV_ED_6-HSE. HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY
SV_ED_6a_HSE.

Have you taken the High School Equivalence (HSE) exam?

1
2

YES
NO

8
9

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

SV_ED_6b_HSE.

Have you passed the High School Equivalence (HSE) exam?

1
2

YES
NO

8
9

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

SV_ED_6b_HSE.

When did pass the exam?

MONTH ___________ DAY_____

8
9

YEAR ____________

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

SV_ED_7. TECHNICAL/VOCATIONAL TRAINING/OCCUPATIONAL SKILLS
TRAINING/ONLINE COURSES/OTHER EMPLOYABILITY ACTIVITIES
SV_ED_7a. Was this program expected to last at least 90 days, or about 3 months?
1
2

YES
NO

8
9

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

SV_ED_7b.

When did you start this program?

MONTH ___________
8
9

DAY ________YEAR ____________

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

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SV_ED_7c. While you were enrolled in this program did you attend classes at least 20 hours per
week? OPTIONAL PROBE: Twenty hours per week would be about four hours a day.
1
2

YES
NO

8
9

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

SV_ED_7d. Did you learn skills in a trade in this program?
1
2

YES
NO

8
9

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

GO TO SV_ED_9
GO TO SV_ED_9

SV_ED_7e. Did you complete the program? Insert yes, no responses and if yes ask month, day, year;
both yes and no are asked about certificates/credentials below
Month ____________ DAY______ Year ____________
8
9

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

GO TO ED_9

GO TO SV_ED_9
GO TO SV_ED_9

SV_ED_7f. Did you obtain a credential or receive a certificate that your job or a job in your field
requires?
1
2

YES
NO

GO TO SV_ED_9

8
9

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

GO TO SV_ED_9
GO TO SV_ED_9

Please describe the credential/certificate :___________________________________________________

SV_ED_7g. When did you receive this credential or certificate?
Month ___________
8
9

DAY __________Year ____________

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

GO TO ED_9

GO TO SV_ED_9
GO TO SV_ED_9

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SV_ED_8.

COLLEGE (4-yr)/COMMUNITY OR JUNIOR COLLEGE (2-yr)

SV_ED_8a. When did you start college courses after leaving Job Corps?
1

Started while in Job Corps

2

MONTH ___________

8
9

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

DAY_________YEAR ____________

SV_ED_8b. Did you obtain an AA or AS degree while you were in college?
1
2

YES
NO

GO TO SV_ED_9

8
9

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

GO TO SV_ED_9
GO TO SV_ED_9

SV_ED_8c. When did you receive this degree?
Month ___________
8
9

DAY __________Year ____________ GO TO PROGRAM CHECK 3

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

GO TO SV_ED_9
GO TO SV_ED_9

SV_ED_8d. At any time since leaving Job Corps have you taken 9 credits during the regular school year
or 6 credits during a summer session?
1
2

Yes
No

8
9

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

GO TO ED_9

SV_ED_8e. How many college credits have you passed (D or better) since you started this college
program?
ENTER NUMBER OF CREDITS __________ if number is LESS THAN 12 GO SV_ED_9
8
9

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

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SV_ED_8f. Approximately when (Month, Day and Year) did you obtain 12 college credits?
MONTH __________ DAY ___________YEAR _____________
8
9

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

SV_ED_9. Are you still in this PROGRAM? Please count school breaks as enrolled if you intend to return to
school after the break.
1
2
8
9
SV_ED_10.

YES [GO TO PROGRAM CHECK 3]
NO
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
Why did you leave this program?

IF RESPONDENT GIVES MORE THAN ONE REASON, PROBE: What was the one main reason you are no
longer attending this (school/college/training) program? PROBE: Of the reasons you just gave, which one reason
was the main reason you are no longer attending?
OPTION BUTTONS [MARK ONLY ONE]
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12

GOT A JOB
NEEDED A JOB
GRADUATED/COMPLETED ENTIRE PROGRAM
EXPELLED OR ASKED TO LEAVE
DID NOT LIKE PROGRAM/INSTRUCTOR/CLASSES/ PROGRAM WAS BORING/LOST
INTEREST/CHANGED MIND
DID NOT GET INTO PROGRAM OR CLASSES WANTED
NOT DOING WELL/POOR GRADES OR PERFORMANCE
CHANGED PROGRAMS/SCHOOLS/COURSES
PROGRAM ENDED/SCHOOL CLOSED
TRANSPORTATION PROBLEMS
LEFT FOR PERSONAL REASONS (E.G., HEALTH, FAMILY, ETC.)
OTHER REASON, SPECIFY, (FJ_21_TXT)

98
99

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

SV_ED_11_TXT.

DESCRIBE OTHER REASON FOR LEAVING [TEXT]

PROGRAM CHECK 3:
GO TO MODULE 2 FIRST JOB/SCHOOL AFTER EXIT

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MODULE 2: FIRST JOB/SCHOOL FTER EXIT
PROGRAMMER NOTE:
IF PLACEMENT STATUS CODE (PLACE_ST) IS EQUAL TO 01-07:
01 -- PLACED IN ONE FULLTIME JOB (MIN. 32 HOURS), OR
02 -- PLACED IN TWO JOBS THAT TOTAL AT LEAST 32 HOURS PER WEEK, OR
03 -- PLACED IN ONE PART TIME JOB (MIN.20 HOURS), OR
04 -- PLACED IN TWO PART TIME JOBS THAT TOTAL AT LEAST 20 - 31 HOURS PER WEEK, OR
05 -- PLACED IN THE MILITARY, OR
06 - PLACED IN FULL TIME COMBINATION JOB (MIN. 16 HRS) AND COLLEGE CREDITS (6), OR
07 - PLACED IN PART TIME COMBINATION JOB (MIN.10 HRS) AND COLLEGE CREDITS (6), OR

GO TO [FJ_1]
OTHERWISE GO TO [FJ_2]

FIRST JOB:
FJ_1. We just talked about your job placement(s) after you left Job Corps. Now, let’s talk about the first job that
you had for pay after leaving Job Corps.
Was the job at your first job after leaving Job Corps on ?
1
2
8
9

YES [GO TO FJ_12]
NO
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

FJ_1a. Was the job at your first job after leaving Job Corps on
?
1
2
8
9

YES [GO TO FJ_12]
NO
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

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FJ_2. Did you have any jobs for pay after leaving Job Corps?
1 Yes
2 No (GO TO FS_ED1)
8 DON’T KNOW
9 REFUSED
FJ_3 TXT. Thinking about the first job for pay you held after leaving Job Corps on , what was the
name of that employer?

_____________________________________ [EMPLOYER_FIRST_NAME]

PROGRAMMER: FOR FOLLOWING QUESTIONS, USE
NAME FROM FJ_3 TXT

FJ_4. (Next I want to ask a few questions about your job with .) On what
date did you begin working for ?
RECORD MONTH, DAY, YEAR.
ENTER DATE [DATE]
___________ MONTH

___________ DAY

___________ YEAR

PROBE: Your best estimate of when you started that job is fine.
FOR PROBE ON MONTH: Can you tell me what month you started in that job?
PROBE ON DAY: And was it around the beginning of the month, the middle of the month or closer to the
end of the month?
ENTER EXACT DAY IF KNOWN OR ENTER <5> FOR BEGINNING OF THE MONTH, 15 FOR
MIDDLE OF THE MONTH AND 25 FOR END OF THE MONTH.
PROBE: And what year was that?

FJ_5. How many hours per week did you usually work on this job?
_______________ HOURS PER WEEK (IF 32 OR MORE, GO TO FJ_7)
98
99

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

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FJ_6. We are interested in the most hours you worked on that job in a seven consecutive day period. On this job,
what was the highest number of hours you worked during a seven consecutive day period?
_______________ HOURS PER WEEK
98
99

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

PROBE: Your best estimate of when you started that job is fine.
FOR PROBE ON MONTH: Can you tell me what month you started in that job?
PROBE ON DAY: And was it around the beginning of the month, the middle of the month or closer to the
end of the month?
ENTER EXACT DAY IF KNOWN OR ENTER <5> FOR BEGINNING OF THE MONTH, 15 FOR
MIDDLE OF THE MONTH AND 25 FOR END OF THE MONTH.
PROBE: And what year was that?
FJ_7. How much were you paid per hour when you started that job?
ENTER AMOUNT [CURRENCY]
7

NOT PAID BY HOUR

8
9

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
[REFUSAL]

______ (GO TO FJ_9)

FJ_8. Were you making at least per hour on that job? That is, the federal minimum wage.
1
2

YES
NO

8
9

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
[REFUSAL]

FJ_9. Are you still working on that job?
1
2
8
9

YES (GO TO PROGRAM CHECK 4)
NO
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

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FJ_10. Why are you no longer working on that job?
IF RESPONDENT GIVES MORE THAN ONE REASON, PROBE: What was the main reason you are no
longer working on that job?
[OPTIONAL PROBE]: Of the reasons you just gave, which one reason was the main reason you are no
longer working on that job?

MARK ONLY ONE [OPTION BUTTONS]
1 GOT A JOB WITH HIGHER PAY/ BENEFITS
2 GOT A BETTER JOB (FOR REASONS OTHER THAN PAY OR BENEFITS)
3 WENT INTO MILITARY
4 BUSINESS CLOSED
5 QUIT FOR PERSONAL REASONS (e.g., HEALTH, FAMILY, PREGNANCY, MOVED ETC.)
6 QUIT TO GO TO SCHOOL/TRAINING PROGRAM OR BACK TO JOB CORPS
7 QUIT BECAUSE DID NOT LIKE THE JOB/SUPERVISOR/HOURS, ETC.
8 TEMPORARY OR SEASONAL JOB ENDED
9 LAID OFF
10 DISCHARGED OR FIRED
11 OTHER REASON, SPECIFY [GO TO JV1_A10_TXT]
98
99

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

JV10_TXT DESCRIBE OTHER REASON IN JV_10 [TEXT]

PROGRAM CHECK 4:
IF SV1 = 1, 3, or 4 GO TO FS_ED1
OTHERWISE GO TO FS_ED2

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FIRST SCHOOL/TRAINING
FS_ED1. Now, I would like to ask you about your first school or training experience after leaving Job Corps.
Was your enrollment in your first school or training experience after
leaving Job Corps on ?
1
2
8
9

YES [GO TO MODULE 3]
NO
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

FS_ED2. Did you attend any school or training program after leaving Job Corps?
1
2

YES
NO (GO TO MODULE 3)

8
9

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

FS_ED3 TXT. Thinking about the first school or training you attended after leaving Job Corps on , what was the name of that school or training program?

_____________________________________ [FIRST SCHOOL NAME]

PROGRAMMER: FOR FOLLOWING QUESTIONS, USE
NAME FROM FS_ED3 TXT FOR SCHOOL/TRAINING
NAME

SKIPPED QUESTION NUMBER FS_ED4

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FS_ED_5. What kind of school or training program was this?
MARK ONLY ONE
3. Courses (online or in-person) related to a hobby or interest (not your occupation)
4. Education prior to high school level (below 9 th grade)
3. Secondary level (high school at 9 th grade or higher)
3a. Preparation for high school equivalency exam
4. Technical/vocational training (e.g., Americorps, VISTA, NCCC, and Public Allies)
5. Occupational skills training
6. Online courses or other programs that lead to a certificate, a credential,
or improve employability (e.g., ESL courses)
7. College (4-yr)
8. Community or Junior college (2-yr)
9. Other _____(RECORD IN ED_5_TXT)

FS_ED_5_ TXT

(GO TO FS_ED_9)
(GO TO FS_ED_9)
(GO TO FS_ED_6)
(GO TO FS_ED_6-HSE)
(GO TO FS_ED7b)
(GO TO FS_ED_7a)
(GO TO FS_ED_7a)
(GO TO FS_ED_8)
(GO TO FS_ED_8)

DESCRIBE OTHER TRAINING [TEXT]

FS_ED_6. HIGH SCHOOL
FS_ED_6a.

When did you start this program?

MONTH ___________ DAY_____

8
9

YEAR ____________

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

FS_ED_6b.
Was this program expected to last at least one semester/trimester/quarter (at least
approximately 90 days)?
1
2

YES
NO

8
9

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

FS_ED_6c. While you were enrolled in this program did you attend classes at least 20 hours per week?
OPTIONAL PROBE: Twenty hours per week would be about four hours a day.
1
2

YES
NO

8
9

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

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FS_ED_6d. Did you receive a high school diploma?
1
2

YES
NO

GO TO FS_ED9

8
9

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

GO TO FS_ED9
GO TO FS_ED9

FS_ED_6e.

When did you receive the diploma/pass the high school equivalency exam?

Month ______________

Year ____________

GO TO FS_ED_9

FS_ED_6-HSE. HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY
FS_ED_6a_HSE.

Have you taken the High School Equivalence (HSE) exam?

1
2

YES
NO

8
9

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

FS_ED_6b_HSE.

Have you passed the High School Equivalence (HSE) exam?

1
2

YES
NO

8
9

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

FS_ED_6b_HSE.

When did pass the exam?

MONTH ___________ DAY_____

8
9

YEAR ____________

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

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FS_ED_7. TECHNICAL/VOCATIONAL TRAINING/OCCUPATIONAL SKILLS TRAINING/ONLINE

COURSES/OTHER EMPLOYABILITY ACTIVITIES

FS_ED_7a. Was this program expected to last at least 90 days, or about 3 months?
1
2

YES
NO

8
9

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

FS_ED_7b.

When did you start this program?

MONTH ___________

8
9

YEAR ____________

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

FS_ED_7c.
While you were enrolled in this program did you attend classes at least 20 hours per
week? OPTIONAL PROBE: Twenty hours per week would be about four hours a day.
1
2

YES
NO

8
9

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

FS_ED_7d. Did you learn a new trade in this program?
1
2

YES
NO

GO TO FS_ED_9

8
9

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

GO TO FS_ED_9
GO TO FS_ED_9

FS_ED_7e. When did you complete the program?
Month ______________
8
9

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

Year ____________

GO TO FS_ED_9

GO TO FS_ED_9
GO TO FS_ED_9

FS_ED_7f. Did you receive a certificate or something that your job or a job in your field requires?
1
2

YES
NO

GO TO FS_ED_9

8
9

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

GO TO FS_ED_9
GO TO FS_ED_9

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ED_7g. When did you receive the certificate?
Month ______________
8
9

FS_ED_8.

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

Year ____________

GO TO FS_ED_9

GO TO FS_ED_9
GO TO FS_ED_9

COLLEGE (4-yr)/COMMUNITY OR JUNIOR COLLEGE (2-yr)

FS_ED_8a.
1
2

Did you take college courses while you attended Job Corps?
Yes
No

(GO TO ED_9)

8 DON’T KNOW
9 REFUSED

(GO TO ED_9)
(GO TO ED_9)

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FS_ED_8b. When did you start college courses after leaving Job Corps?
3
4

Immediately / Continued / Never stopped
MONTH ___________
YEAR ____________

8
9

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

FS_ED_8c. In any semester/quarter/trimester since leaving Job Corps have you taken 9 credits during
the regular school year or 6 credits during the summer session?
3
4

Yes
No

8
9

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

GO TO FS_ED_8f

GO TO FS_ED_9

FS_ED_8d. How many classes have taken (or are currently taking) per semester/quarter/trimester since
leaving Job Corps?
ENTER NUMBER OF CLASSES _________
8
9

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

FS_ED_8e. Do these classes meet three times a week?
1
2

Yes
No

8
9

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

FS_ED_8f. How many college credits have you passed (D or better) since you started college course
during or after Job Corps?
ENTER NUMBER OF CREDITS __________ if number is LESS THAN 12 GO FS_ED_9
8
9

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

FS_ED_8g. Approximately when (Month and Year) did you pass 12 college credits after starting the

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college course during or after the Job Corps program.
MONTH __________
8
9

YEAR _____________

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

FS_ED_9. Are you still in the program? Please count school breaks as enrolled if you intend to return to school
after the break.
1
2
8
9
FS_ED_10.

YES [GO TO PROGRAM CHECK 5]
NO
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
Why did you leave this program?

IF RESPONDENT GIVES MORE THAN ONE REASON, PROBE: What was the one main reason you are no
longer attending this (school/college/training) program? PROBE: Of the reasons you just gave, which one reason
was the main reason you are no longer attending?
OPTION BUTTONS [MARK ONLY ONE]
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12

GOT A JOB
NEEDED A JOB
GRADUATED/COMPLETED ENTIRE PROGRAM
EXPELLED OR ASKED TO LEAVE
DID NOT LIKE PROGRAM/INSTRUCTOR/CLASSES/ PROGRAM WAS BORING/LOST
INTEREST/CHANGED MIND
DID NOT GET INTO PROGRAM OR CLASSES WANTED
NOT DOING WELL/POOR GRADES OR PERFORMANCE
CHANGED PROGRAMS/SCHOOLS/COURSES
PROGRAM ENDED/SCHOOL CLOSED
TRANSPORTATION PROBLEMS
LEFT FOR PERSONAL REASONS (E.G., HEALTH, FAMILY, ETC.)
OTHER REASON, SPECIFY, (FS_21_TXT)

98
99

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

ED_11_TXT. DESCRIBE OTHER REASON FOR LEAVING [TEXT]
PROGRAM CHECK 5:
GO TO MODULE 3 EMPLOYMENT EARNINGS SUMMARY

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MODULE 3: Q2 EMPLOYMENT/E RNINGS SUMM RY
Earlier, we talked about jobs and school after you left Job Corps.
Now, I have a few questions about jobs that you may have had in the past three-month period. Specifically, I’m
interested in jobs that you may have had between and .

NUMBER OF JOBS:
Q2_E1. During this 13-week period [that is, between and ] did you have any jobs for pay?
By “job for pay,” I mean any full or part time jobs, including military service, or work you do in the
evenings or on weekends. Did you have any such jobs during this 3-month period?
1
2

YES
NO

8
9

DON’T KNOW [GO TO Q2_E1a]
REFUSED [GO TO REFUSAL SCREEN___]

[GO TO MODULE 5]

Q2_E1a. Have you had any jobs during this 13-week period?
1
2

YES
NO

8
9

DON’T KNOW [GO TO MODULE 5]
REFUSED [GO TO REFUSAL SCREEN___]

[GO TO MODULE 5]

Q2_E2. How many jobs for pay did you have during this 13-week period [that is, between and
]?
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

8
9

1 JOB
2 JOBS
3 JOBS
4 JOBS
5 JOBS
6 JOBS
MORE THAN 6 JOBS
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

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Q2_E3. Please tell me the EMPLOYER NAME(S) of the three most important jobs where you worked during
this 13-week/three month period. That is, the jobs where you made the most money.
Q2_E3a_TXT. 1. ____________________________
Q2_E3b_TXT. 2. ____________________________
Q2_E3c_TXT. 3. ____________________________
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

WEEKS EMPLOYED:
Q2_E4. How many weeks, in total, were you employed for pay during this 13-week/3-month period [that is,
between and ]?
[ENTER VALUE] _______# WEEKS
INTERVIEWER: If more than 13 weeks, remind the respondent that we are only interested in number of
weeks worked during this period. [MUST BE 13 OR FEWER # WEEKS]
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

HOURS EMPLOYED:
Q2_E5. On average, how many hours per week in total did you usually work on this job/these jobs?
_______________ HOURS PER WEEK (GO TO Q2_E7)
98
99

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

Q2_E5a. Would you say it was less than 10 hours per week, between 10 and 15 hours, between 16 and
19 hours, between 20 and 31 hours or was it 32 or more hours?
MARK ONLY ONE [OPTION BUTTONS]
1
2
3
4
5
8
9

LESS THAN 10 HOURS
BETWEEN 10 AND 15 HOURS
BETWEEN 16 AND 19 HOURS
BETWEEN 20 AND 31 HOURS
32 HOURS OR MORE
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

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HOURLY WAGE:
Q2_E6. On average, how much were you paid per hour on this job/these jobs?
ENTER AMOUNT [CURRENCY]
7
8
9

(GO TO Q2_E7)

NOT PAID BY HOUR
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
[REFUSAL]

Q2_E6a. Were you making at least per hour on that/these jobs? That is, the federal
minimum wage.
1
2

YES
NO

8
9

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED [REFUSAL]

TOTAL EARNINGS:
Q2_E7. During this 13-week/3-month period [that is, between and ], in total, about how much did
you earn BEFORE TAXES and other deductions from this job/all these jobs?
[ENTER VALUE] _______ $
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
[REFUSAL]

GO TO MODULE 4: EMPLOYMENT Q2

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MODULE 4: EMPLOYMENT Q2
We just talked about the job(s) you held between and . Now, I have some more specific
questions about each of these jobs.
You told me that you had < Q2_E2 > JOBS during this period. I only need information on the jobs where you
made the most money first.
You may already told me about this job, however, I need some additional information about your current
situation at this job.

EMPLOYER 1:
Q2_J1_1. You mentioned that the name of the employer where you made the most money during this 13week/3-month period was < Q2_E3a>. Is that correct?
1
2

YES
NO

[GO TO Q2_J1_2]
(GO TO Q2_J1_1a)

8
9

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
(GO TO J1_2)

Q2_J1_1a. What was the name of the employer?
Q2_E3a_CORRECTED _____________________________

Q2_J1_2. Was this job a civilian or military job? [Probe on MILITARY:] By military we mean a job in the
uniformed military services such as the Army, Air Force, Navy, Marines or Coast Guard, reserve, or National
Guard.
1
2
8
9

Civilian
Military
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

START DATE:
Q2_J1_3.

On what date did you begin working on this job? RECORD MONTH, DAY, YEAR.

ENTER DATE [DATE]
___________ MONTH

___________ DAY

___________ YEAR

PROBE: Your best estimate of when you started that job is fine.

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FOR PROBE ON MONTH: Can you tell me what month you started in that job?
PROBE ON DAY: And was it around the beginning of the month, the middle of the month or closer to the
end of the month?
ENTER EXACT DAY IF KNOWN OR ENTER <5> FOR BEGINNING OF THE MONTH, 15 FOR
MIDDLE OF THE MONTH AND 25 FOR END OF THE MONTH.
PROBE: And what year was that?
Q2_J1_4.
1
2
8
9

Are you still working at this job?
YES [GO TO Q2_J1_6]
NO
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

Q2_J1_5. On what date did you stop working for < Q2_E3a_TXT/ Q2_E3a_CORRECTED >? RECORD
MONTH, DAY, YEAR.
ENTER DATE [DATE]
___________ MONTH

___________ DAY

___________ YEAR

PROBE: Your best estimate of when you started that job is fine.
FOR PROBE ON MONTH: Can you tell me what month you started in that job?
PROBE ON DAY: And was it around the beginning of the month, the middle of the month or closer to the
end of the month?
ENTER EXACT DAY IF KNOWN OR ENTER <5> FOR BEGINNING OF THE MONTH, 15 FOR
MIDDLE OF THE MONTH AND 25 FOR END OF THE MONTH.
PROBE: And what year was that?

HOURS:
Q2_J1_6. (Next I want to ask a few questions about your weekly hours on this job.) On average, how many
hours per week did you usually work on this job during this 13-week/three-month period?
_______________ REGULAR HOURS PER WEEK (GO TO Q2_J1_8)
8
9

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

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Q2_J1_7.
(Can you give me an estimate?) Would you estimate that on average weekly hours you
worked…
MARK ONLY ONE [OPTION BUTTONS]
1
2
3
4
5

LESS THAN 10 HOURS
BETWEEN 10 AND 15 HOURS
BETWEEN 16 AND 19 HOURS
BETWEEN 20 AND 31 HOURS
Or was it 32 HOURS OR MORE?

8
9

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

PAYMENT TYPE:
Q2_J1_8. Are/Were you paid by the hour on that job?
1
2
8
9

YES (GO TO Q2_J1_13)
NO
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
(GO TO EARNINGS REFUSAL)

Q2_J8a. How frequently were you paid (READ OPTIONS)?
MARK ONLY ONE
1
2
3
4
5
6

DAILY
WEEKLY
EVERY OTHER WEEK
TWICE A MONTH
MONTHLY
OTHER _______________

8
9

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

Q2_J8b.

GO TO Q2_J1_9
GO TO Q2_J1_10
GO TO Q2_J1_11
GO TO Q2_J1_11
GO TO Q2_J1_11

Did you make at least per hour on that job?

1
2

YES
NO

(GO TO Q2_J1_15)
(GO TO Q2_J1_18)

8
9

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

(GO TO Q2_J1_18)
(GO TO Q2_J1_18)

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DAILY WAGE:
Q2_J1_9. On average, how many days did you work per week on that job?
_________DAYS WORKED PER WEEK
8
9

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

Q2_J1_9a. Before taxes and other deductions, how much did you earn each day on this job - not
counting any bonuses, tips or commissions? OPTIONAL PROBE: Your best estimate of
your average daily earnings is fine here.
ENTER AMOUNT [CURRENCY]
9998
9999

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

(GO TO Q2_J1_18)
(GO TO EARNINGS REFUSAL SCREEN)

Q2_J1_9a. During the 13-week period, how many daily payments did you receive while you were
working at < Q2_E3a_TXT/ Q2_E3a_CORRECTED >? OPTIONAL PROBE: Your best estimate of your
average daily earnings is fine here.
________ NUMBER OF PAYMENTS RECEIVED
8
9

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

(GO TO PROGRAM CHECK)
(GO TO PROGRAM CHECK)

Q2_J9b. Okay, I just want to verify what I have recorded. You told me that you received
payments of while you worked at < Q2_E3a_TXT/ Q2_E3a_CORRECTED >.
So, combining all these responses, your total earnings, before taxes and other deductions at <
Q2_E3a_TXT/ Q2_E3a_CORRECTED > were about $________. Does this sound about right?
[INTERVIEWER NOTE: IF NO: REVIEW HOURS, WAGES, AND OTHER RESPONSES
WITH RESPONDENT TO DETERMINE WHICH IS INCORRECT. SCROLL BACK TO THE
BRACKETED QUESTION(S), CHANGE ANSWER(S). THEN SCROLL HERE TO VIEW
RECALCULATED EARNINGS. REVERIFY THE ANSWER WITH RESPONDENT.
REPEAT AS NECESSARY.]
1
2
8
9

YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

ONLY YES MOVES FORWARD

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PROGRAM CHECK: GO TO Q2_J1_18)

WEEKLY WAGE
[PROGRAMMER: J2_8a = 2]

Q2_J1_10. Before taxes and other deductions, how much did you earn PER WEEK on this job - not counting any
bonuses, tips or commissions? OPTIONAL PROBE: Your best estimate of your average daily earnings is fine here.
ENTER AMOUNT [CURRENCY]
9998
9999

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

(GO TO Q2_J1_18)
(GO TO EARNINGS REFUSAL SCREEN)

Q2_J1_10a. During the 13-week period, how many weekly payments did you receive while you were
working at < Q2_E3a_TXT/ Q2_E3a_CORRECTED >?
________ NUMBER OF PAYMENTS RECEIVED
8
9

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

(GO TO PROGRAM CHECK)
(GO TO PROGRAM CHECK)

Q2_J11b. Okay, I just want to verify what I have recorded. You told me that you received
payments of while you worked at < Q2_E3a_TXT/ Q2_E3a_CORRECTED >.
So, combining all these responses, your total earnings, before taxes and other deductions at <
Q2_E3a_TXT/ Q2_E3a_CORRECTED > were about $________. Does this sound about right?
[INTERVIEWER NOTE: IF NO: REVIEW HOURS, WAGES, AND OTHER RESPONSES
WITH RESPONDENT TO DETERMINE WHICH IS INCORRECT. SCROLL BACK TO THE
BRACKETED QUESTION(S), CHANGE ANSWER(S). THEN SCROLL HERE TO VIEW
RECALCULATED EARNINGS. REVERIFY THE ANSWER WITH RESPONDENT.
REPEAT AS NECESSARY.]
1
2
8
9

YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

ONLY YES MOVES FORWARD

PROGRAM CHECK: GO TO Q2_J1_18)

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BI-WEEKLY, TWICE A MONTH, PER MONTH EARNINIGS
[PROGRAMMER: J2_8a = 3, 4, OR 5]
Q2_J1_11. How much do/did you earn before taxes and other deductions ? PROBE: Your best estimate is fine.
9998
9999

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

(GO TO Q2_J1_18)
(GO TO EARNINGS REFUSAL SCREEN)

Q2_J1_11a. During the 13-week period, how many of these payments did you receive while you were
working at < Q2_E3a_TXT/ Q2_E3a_CORRECTED >?
________ NUMBER OF PAYMENTS RECEIVED
8
9

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

(GO TO PROGRAM CHECK)
(GO TO PROGRAM CHECK)

Q2_J11b. Okay, I just want to verify what I have recorded. You told me that you received
payments of while you worked at < Q2_E3a_TXT/ Q2_E3a_CORRECTED >.
So, combining all these responses, your total earnings, before taxes and other deductions at <
Q2_E3a_TXT/ Q2_E3a_CORRECTED > were about $________. Does this sound about right?
[INTERVIEWER NOTE: IF NO: REVIEW HOURS, WAGES, AND OTHER RESPONSES
WITH RESPONDENT TO DETERMINE WHICH IS INCORRECT. SCROLL BACK TO THE
BRACKETED QUESTION(S), CHANGE ANSWER(S). THEN SCROLL HERE TO VIEW
RECALCULATED EARNINGS. REVERIFY THE ANSWER WITH RESPONDENT.
REPEAT AS NECESSARY.]
1
2
8
9

YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

ONLY YES MOVES FORWARD

PROGRAM CHECK: GO TO Q2_J1_18)

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OTHER PAYMENT TYPES
[PROGRAMMER: J2_8a = 6]
Q2_J1_12. Before taxes and other deductions, in total during this 13-week period, how much did you earn on this job
from these payments? OPTIONAL PROBE: Your best estimate is fine here.
ENTER AMOUNT [CURRENCY]
9998
9999

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

(GO TO Q2_J1_18)
(GO TO EARNINGS REFUSAL SCREEN)

PROGRAM CHECK: GO TO Q2_J1_18)

HOURLY WAGE

Q2_J1_13. What was (is) your hourly wage?
ENTER AMOUNT [CURRENCY]

$______._____PER HOUR (GO TO Q2_J1_10)

DON’T KNOW (ASK Q2_J1_9a)
REFUSED

(GO TO EARNINGS REFUSAL)

Q2_J1_13a. Were/Are you making at least per hour on that job? That is, the federal
minimum wage.
1
2

YES
NO

8
9

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED [REFUSAL]

OVERTIME:
Q2_J1_14. Do/Did you earn any overtime pay at this job during this 13-week/three-month period?
OPTIONAL PROBE: By overtime pay we mean earnings at a higher rate of pay than your
regular hourly rate of pay.
1
2

YES
NO

8
9

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

(GO TO Q2_J13)

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Q2_J1_14a. On an average week, how many hours of overtime did you work?
ENTER AMOUNT [HOURS] ______# HOURS
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

Q2_J1_14b. What was (is) your overtime hourly wage?
ENTER AMOUNT [CURRENCY]
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

$______._____OVERTIME HOURLY RATE

Q2_J14c. Okay, I just want to verify what I have recorded. You told me that you worked an average of
hours per week at < Q2_E3a_TXT/ Q2_E3a_CORRECTED >; your regular rate of pay was <
Q2_J9*> per hour, and you worked an average of < Q2_J11> hours at hourly wage rate. In
addition, you worked an average of overtime hours per week at hourly rate and you
received a weekly average of in other forms of payment.
So, combining all these responses, your weekly earnings, on average, before taxes and other
deductions were about $________ PER WEEK. Does this sound about right?
[INTERVIEWER NOTE: IF NO: REVIEW HOURS, WAGES, AND OTHER RESPONSES
WITH RESPONDENT TO DETERMINE WHICH IS INCORRECT. SCROLL BACK TO THE
BRACKETED QUESTION(S), CHANGE ANSWER(S). THEN SCROLL HERE TO VIEW
RECALCULATED EARNINGS. REVERIFY THE ANSWER WITH RESPONDENT.
REPEAT AS NECESSARY.]
1
2
8
9

YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

ONLY YES MOVES FORWARD

ADDITIONAL PAYMENTS:
Q2_J15. In addition to these wages, did you typically receive any other regular forms of payments like tips?
1
2
8
9

YES
NO
(Go to Q2_J15)
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

Q2_J1_15a. On an average week how much did you receive from tips?

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ENTER AMOUNT [CURRENCY]
$___________ PER WEEK
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
(GO TO EARNINGS REFUSAL)
Q2_J1_16. During this 13-week/3-month period, that is between and , did you receive any
other payments, like bonuses or commissions on this job?
1
2
8
9

YES
NO
(GO TO Q2_J17)
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

Q2_J1_17. How much did you receive in total from these forms of payment during this 13-week period that is
between and ?
ENTER AMOUNT [CURRENCY]
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

$___________

(GO TO EARNINGS REFUSAL)

APPRENTICESHIP:
Q2_J18. Is this job part of an apprenticeship training program?
1
2
8
9

YES
NO If no more jobs, go to next section
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

Q2_J19 Please describe the type of apprenticeship training program
_____________________________________ Record type

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REPEAT QUESTIONS FOR MOST IMPORTANT 3 EMPLOYERS IN Q2
EMPLOYER 2:
PROGRAMMER NOTE:
IF = 2, THEN CONTINUE BELOW:

Q2_J20_1. You mentioned that the name of the employer where you made the next highest amount of money
during this 13-week/3-month period was < Q2_E3b_>. Is that correct?
1
2

YES
NO

[GO TO NEXT PROGRAMMER NOTE]
(GO TO Q2_J20_1a)

8
9

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
(GO TO

Q2_J20_1a. What was the name of the employer?
Q2_E3b_CORRECTED _____________________________

PROGRAMMER NOTE: REPEAT Q2_J2 TO Q2_J19

EMPLOYER 3:
PROGRAMMER NOTE:
IF = 3, 4, 5, or 6 THEN CONTINUE BELOW:

Q2_J40_1. You mentioned that the name of the employer where you made the next highest amount of money
during this 13-week/3-month period was < Q2_E3c_>. Is that correct?
1
2

YES
NO

[GO TO NEXT PROGRAMMER NOTE]
(GO TO Q2_J40_1a)

8
9

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
(GO TO

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Q2_J40_1a. What was the name of the employer?
Q2_E3b_CORRECTED _____________________________

PROGRAMMER NOTE: PREPEAT Q2_J2 TO Q2_J19

MORE THAN 3 EMPLOYERS:
PROGRAMMER NOTE:
IF MORE THAN 3 THEN CONTINUE BELOW:

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Earlier, you mentioned that you had more than 3 employers during this 13-week period. I have a few questions
about these other jobs that you had.
Q2_J60. Can you estimate the number of weeks, in total that you were employed for pay in these other jobs
during this 13-week/3-month period [that is, between and ]?
[ENTER VALUE] _______# WEEKS
INTERVIEWER: If more than 13 weeks, remind the respondent that we are only interested in number of
weeks worked during this period. [MUST BE 13 OR FEWER # WEEKS]
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
Q2_J61. On average, how many hours per week did you usually work on this job/these jobs?
_______________ HOURS PER WEEK (GO TO Q2_E7)
98
99

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

Q2_J61a. Would you say it was less than 10 hours per week, between 10 and 15 hours, between 16 and
19 hours, between 20 and 31 hours or was it 32 or more hours?
MARK ONLY ONE [OPTION BUTTONS]
1 LESS THAN 10 HOURS
2
BETWEEN 10 AND 15 HOURS
3
BETWEEN 16 AND 19 HOURS
4
BETWEEN 20 AND 31 HOURS
5
32 HOURS OR MORE
8
DON’T KNOW
9
REFUSED
Q2_J62. On average, how much were you paid per hour on this job/these jobs?
ENTER AMOUNT [CURRENCY]
7
8
9

(GO TO Q2_J63)

NOT PAID BY HOUR
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
[REFUSAL]

Q2_J62a. Were you making at least per hour on that/these jobs? That is, the federal
minimum wage.
1
2

YES
NO

8
9

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED [REFUSAL]

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Q2_J63. During this 13-week/3-month period [that is, between and ], in total, about how
much did you earn BEFORE TAXES and other deductions from this job/all these jobs?
[ENTER VALUE] _______ $
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
[REFUSAL]

EARNINGS REFUSAL SCREEN
We understand that people are sometimes hesitant to talk about their earnings. I want to assure you that we will
only use this information for this research and not for any other purpose. We ask about your earnings only so that
Job Corps can better understand how former students are doing after leaving Job Corps. Your earnings are a good
indicator of how things are going. OPTIONAL CONTINUATION: The way this information will be used is to
calculate average earnings. Your earnings will be added together with all the other respondents and then divided by
the total number of people who answer. Reports about earnings are summarized and sent to Job
Corps so that they can see how their former students are doing overall.
IF RESPONDENT IS STILL REFUSING GO TO Q. EM11_MIN.
PROGRAM CHECK: USE AN INDICATOR TO MARK THE FIRST TIME AN INTERVIEWER USES
THIS SCREEN WITH A RESPONDENT.
INTERVIEWER: IF YOU HAVE ALREADY READ THIS SCREEN TO THE RESPONDENT DURING A
PREVIOUS QUESTION CLICK ON NEXT QUESTION.

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MODULE 5: SCHOOL/TR INING Q2
Now I have some questions about school or training programs that you may have attended between
and ). Please think about any programs that lead to a certificate, credential, or improve employability.
SCHOOL 1:
ED_1. Did you attend any school, technical/vocational training, or college between and ?
Please include any program at the secondary level, the post-secondary level, other technical/vocation
training or occupational skills training, and online courses or other programs.
[OPTIONAL PROBE: This includes HSD, HSE, college, university, career technical programs,
training programs like Americorps, VISTA, and Public Allies, ESL courses.
1
2

YES
NO

8
9

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED [REFUSAL]

[GO TO MODULE 6]

ED_2. Did you attend or between and ?
1
2

Yes
No

[GO TO MODULE 6]

8
9

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

ED_3_TXT. What was the name of the school or training that you attended in Q2?

_____________________________________ [SCHOOL NAME1]

PROGRAMMER: FOR FOLLOWING QUESTIONS, USE
(FROM ED_3_TXT)
FOR SCHOOL/TRAINING NAME

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ED_5. What kind of school or training program was this?
MARK ONLY ONE
5. Courses (online or in-person) related to a hobby or interest (not your occupation)
6. Education prior to high school level (below 9 th grade)
3. Secondary level (high school at 9th grade or higher)
3a. Preparation for high school equivalency exam
4. Technical/vocational training (e.g., Americorps, VISTA, NCCC, and Public Allies)
5. Occupational skills training
6. Online courses or other programs that lead to a certificate, a credential,
improve employability (e.g., ESL courses)
7. College (4-yr)
8. Community or Junior college (2-yr)
9. Other _____(RECORD IN ED_5_TXT)

ED_5_ TXT

(GO TO ED_9)
(GO TO ED_9)
(GO TO ED_6)
(GO TO ED_6-HSE)
(GO TO ED7b)
(GO TO ED_7a)
or
(GO TO ED_7a)
(GO TO ED_8)
(GO TO ED_8)

DESCRIBE OTHER TRAINING [TEXT]

ED_6. HIGH SCHOOL
ED_6a. When did you start this program?
MONTH ___________ DAY_____

8
9

YEAR ____________

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

ED_6b. Was this program expected to last at least one semester/trimester/quarter (at least approximately
90 days)?
1
2

YES
NO

8
9

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

ED_6c. While you were enrolled in this program did you attend classes at least 20 hours per week?
OPTIONAL PROBE: Twenty hours per week would be about four hours a day.
1
2

YES
NO

8
9

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

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ED_6d. Did you receive a high school diploma?
1
2

YES
NO

GO TO ED9

8
9

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

GO TO ED9
GO TO ED9

ED_6e. When did you receive the diploma/pass the high school equivalency exam?
Month ______________

Year ____________

GO TO ED_9

ED_6-HSE. HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY
ED_6a_HSE. Have you taken the High School Equivalence (HSE) exam?
1
2

YES
NO

8
9

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

ED_6b_HSE. Have you passed the High School Equivalence (HSE) exam?
1
2

YES
NO

8
9

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

ED_6b_HSE. When did pass the exam?
MONTH ___________ DAY_____

8
9

YEAR ____________

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

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ED_7. TECHNICAL/VOCATIONAL TRAINING/OCCUPATIONAL SKILLS TRAINING/ONLINE
COURSES/OTHER EMPLOYABILITY ACTIVITIES
ED_7a. Was this program expected to last at least 90 days, or about 3 months?
1
2

YES
NO

8
9

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

ED_7b. When did you start this program?
MONTH ___________

8
9

YEAR ____________

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

ED_7c.
While you were enrolled in this program did you attend classes at least 20 hours per
week? OPTIONAL PROBE: Twenty hours per week would be about four hours a day.
1
2

YES
NO

8
9

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

ED_7d. Did you learn a new trade in this program?
1
2

YES
NO

GO TO ED_9

8
9

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

GO TO ED_9
GO TO ED_9

ED_7e. When did you complete the program?
Month ______________
8
9

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

Year ____________

GO TO ED_9

GO TO ED_9
GO TO ED_9

ED_7f. Did you receive a certificate or something that your job or a job in your field requires?
1
2

YES
NO

GO TO ED_9

8
9

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

GO TO ED_9
GO TO ED_9

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ED_7g. When did you receive the certificate?
Month ______________
8
9

ED_8.

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

Year ____________

GO TO ED_9

GO TO ED_9
GO TO ED_9

COLLEGE (4-yr)/COMMUNITY OR JUNIOR COLLEGE (2-yr)

ED_8a. Did you take college courses while you attended Job Corps?
3
4

Yes
No

(GO TO ED_9)

10 DON’T KNOW
11 REFUSED

(GO TO ED_9)
(GO TO ED_9)

ED_8b. When did you start college courses after leaving Job Corps?
5
6

Immediately / Continued / Never stopped
MONTH ___________
YEAR ____________

8
9

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

ED_8c. In any semester/quarter/trimester since leaving Job Corps have you taken 9 credits during the
regular school year or 6 credits during the summer session?
5
6

Yes
No

8
9

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

GO TO ED_8f

GO TO ED_9

ED_8d. How many classes have taken (or are currently taking) per semester/quarter/trimester since
leaving Job Corps?
ENTER NUMBER OF CLASSES _________
8
9

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

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ED_8e. Do these classes meet three times a week?
3
4

Yes
No

8
9

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

ED_8f. How many college credits have you passed (D or better) since you started college course during or
after Job Corps?
ENTER NUMBER OF CREDITS __________ if number is LESS THAN 12 GO ED_9
8
9

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

ED_8g. Approximately when (Month and Year) did you pass 12 college credits after starting the college
course during or after the Job Corps program.
MONTH __________
8
9

YEAR _____________

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

ED_9. Are you still in the program? Please count school breaks as enrolled if you intend to return to school after
the break.
1
2
8
9
ED_10.

YES [GO TO PROGRAM CHECK 6]
NO
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
Why did you leave this program?

IF RESPONDENT GIVES MORE THAN ONE REASON, PROBE: What was the one main reason you are no
longer attending this (school/college/training) program? PROBE: Of the reasons you just gave, which one reason
was the main reason you are no longer attending?
OPTION BUTTONS [MARK ONLY ONE]
1
2
3
4
5

GOT A JOB
NEEDED A JOB
GRADUATED/COMPLETED ENTIRE PROGRAM
EXPELLED OR ASKED TO LEAVE
DID NOT LIKE PROGRAM/INSTRUCTOR/CLASSES/ PROGRAM WAS BORING/LOST
INTEREST/CHANGED MIND

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6
7
8
9
10
11
12

DID NOT GET INTO PROGRAM OR CLASSES WANTED
NOT DOING WELL/POOR GRADES OR PERFORMANCE
CHANGED PROGRAMS/SCHOOLS/COURSES
PROGRAM ENDED/SCHOOL CLOSED
TRANSPORTATION PROBLEMS
LEFT FOR PERSONAL REASONS (E.G., HEALTH, FAMILY, ETC.)
OTHER REASON, SPECIFY, (ED_11_TXT)

98
99

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

ED_11_TXT. DESCRIBE OTHER REASON FOR LEAVING [TEXT]

SCHOOL 2:

ED_12 Did you attend any OTHER school, technical/vocational training, or college between and
? Please include any program at the secondary level, the post-secondary level, other
technical/vocation training or occupational skills training, and online courses or other programs.
[OPTIONAL PROBE: This includes HSD, HSE, college, university, career technical programs,
training programs like Americorps, VISTA, and Public Allies, ESL courses.
1
2

YES
NO

8
9

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED [REFUSAL]

[GO TO PROGRAM CHECK 6]

ED_13_TXT. What was the name of this OTHER school or training program that you attended in Q2?
_____________________________________ [SCHOOL NAME2]

PROGRAMMER: FOR FOLLOWING QUESTIONS, USE
(FROM ED_13_TXT)
FOR SCHOOL/TRAINING NAME

PROGRAMMER: SKIPPED QUESTION NUMBER ED_14

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ED_15. What kind of school or training program was this?
MARK ONLY ONE
7. Courses (online or in-person) related to a hobby or interest (not your occupation)
8. Education prior to high school level (below 9 th grade)
3. Secondary level (high school at 9th grade or higher)
3a. Preparation for high school equivalency exam
4. Technical/vocational training (e.g., Americorps, VISTA, NCCC, and Public Allies)
5. Occupational skills training
6. Online courses or other programs that lead to a certificate, a credential,
or improve employability (e.g., ESL courses)
7. College (4-yr)
8. Community or Junior college (2-yr)
9. Other _____(RECORD IN ED_5_TXT)

ED_5_ TXT

(GO TO ED_19)
(GO TO ED_19)
(GO TO ED_16)
(GO TO ED_16-HSE)
(GO TO ED_17b)
(GO TO ED_17a)
(GO TO ED_17a)
(GO TO ED_18)
(GO TO ED_18)

DESCRIBE OTHER TRAINING [TEXT]

SV_ED_16. HIGH SCHOOL
ED_16a.

When did you start this program?

MONTH ___________ DAY_____

8
9

YEAR ____________

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

ED_16b.
Was this program expected to last at least one semester/trimester/quarter (at least
approximately 90 days)?
1
2

YES
NO

8
9

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

ED_16c. While you were enrolled in this program did you attend classes at least 20 hours per week?
OPTIONAL PROBE: Twenty hours per week would be about four hours a day.
1
2

YES
NO

8
9

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

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ED_16d. Did you receive a high school diploma?
1
2

YES
NO

GO TO ED9

8
9

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

GO TO ED9
GO TO ED9

ED_16e.

When did you receive the diploma/pass the high school equivalency exam?

Month ______________

Year ____________

GO TO ED_9

ED_6-HSE. HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY
ED_16a_HSE. Have you taken the High School Equivalence (HSE) exam?
1
2

YES
NO

8
9

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

ED_16b_HSE. Have you passed the High School Equivalence (HSE) exam?
1
2

YES
NO

8
9

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

ED_16b_HSE. When did pass the exam?
MONTH ___________ DAY_____

8
9

YEAR ____________

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

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ED_7. TECHNICAL/VOCATIONAL TRAINING/OCCUPATIONAL SKILLS TRAINING/ONLINE
COURSES/OTHER EMPLOYABILITY ACTIVITIES
ED_17a. Was this program expected to last at least 90 days, or about 3 months?
1
2

YES
NO

8
9

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

ED_17b.

When did you start this program?

MONTH ___________

8
9

YEAR ____________

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

ED_17c.
While you were enrolled in this program did you attend classes at least 20 hours per
week? OPTIONAL PROBE: Twenty hours per week would be about four hours a day.
1
2

YES
NO

8
9

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

ED_17d. Did you learn a new trade in this program?
1
2

YES
NO

GO TO ED_9

8
9

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

GO TO ED_9
GO TO ED_9

ED_17e. When did you complete the program?
Month ______________
8
9

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

Year ____________

GO TO ED_9

GO TO ED_9
GO TO ED_9

ED_17f. Did you receive a certificate or something that your job or a job in your field requires?
1
2

YES
NO

GO TO ED_9

8
9

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

GO TO ED_9
GO TO ED_9

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ED_17g. When did you receive the certificate?
Month ______________
8
9

ED_18.

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

Year ____________

GO TO ED_9

GO TO ED_9
GO TO ED_9

COLLEGE (4-yr)/COMMUNITY OR JUNIOR COLLEGE (2-yr)

ED_18a.
5
6

Did you take college courses while you attended Job Corps?
Yes
No

(GO TO ED_19)

12 DON’T KNOW
13 REFUSED

(GO TO ED_19)
(GO TO ED_19)

ED_18b. When did you start college courses after leaving Job Corps?
7
8

Immediately / Continued / Never stopped
MONTH ___________
YEAR ____________

8
9

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

ED_18c. In any semester/quarter/trimester since leaving Job Corps have you taken 9 credits during the
regular school year or 6 credits during the summer session?
7
8

Yes
No

8
9

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

GO TO ED_8f

GO TO ED_9

ED_18d. How many classes have taken (or are currently taking) per semester/quarter/trimester since
leaving Job Corps?
ENTER NUMBER OF CLASSES _________
8
9

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

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ED_18e. Do these classes meet three times a week?
5
6

Yes
No

8
9

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

ED_18f. How many college credits have you passed (D or better) since you started college course
during or after Job Corps?
ENTER NUMBER OF CREDITS __________ if number is LESS THAN 12 GO ED_19
8
9

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

ED_18g. Approximately when (Month and Year) did you pass 12 college credits after starting the
college course during or after the Job Corps program.
MONTH __________
8
9

YEAR _____________

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

ED_19. Are you still in the ()? Please count school breaks as enrolled if you intend to
return to school after the break.
1
2
8
9

YES [GO TO PROGRAM CHECK 6]
NO
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

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ED_20.

Why did you leave this (?

IF RESPONDENT GIVES MORE THAN ONE REASON, PROBE: What was the one main reason you are no
longer attending this (school/college/training) program? PROBE: Of the reasons you just gave, which one reason
was the main reason you are no longer attending?
OPTION BUTTONS [MARK ONLY ONE]
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12

GOT A JOB
NEEDED A JOB
GRADUATED/COMPLETED ENTIRE PROGRAM
EXPELLED OR ASKED TO LEAVE
DID NOT LIKE PROGRAM/INSTRUCTOR/CLASSES/ PROGRAM WAS BORING/LOST
INTEREST/CHANGED MIND
DID NOT GET INTO PROGRAM OR CLASSES WANTED
NOT DOING WELL/POOR GRADES OR PERFORMANCE
CHANGED PROGRAMS/SCHOOLS/COURSES
PROGRAM ENDED/SCHOOL CLOSED
TRANSPORTATION PROBLEMS
LEFT FOR PERSONAL REASONS (E.G., HEALTH, FAMILY, ETC.)
OTHER REASON, SPECIFY, (FJ_21_TXT)

98
99

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

ED_21_TXT. DESCRIBE OTHER REASON FOR LEAVING [TEXT]
PROGRAMMER CHECK 6:
IF RESPONDENT WAS NOT WORKING AND NOT IN SCHOOL LAST QUARTER
(FJ_2 AND FJ_13 =NO) GO TO MODULE 6, OTHERWISE GO TO MODULE 7.

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REFUSAL
SCHOOL REFUSAL SCREEN
READ TO RESPONDENT.
We understand that people are sometimes hesitant to talk about their personal lives. I want to assure you
that we will only use this information for this research and not for any other purpose. We ask about your
educational experiences only so that Job Corps can better understand how former students are doing
after leaving Job Corps.
IF RESPONDENT STILL REFUSES TO GO ON WITH THIS SECTION, CLICK ;
ELSE,CLICK TO RETURN TO AND ENTER R'S RESPONSE.
PROGRAM CHECK: USE AN INDICATOR TO MARK THE FIRST TIME AN INTERVIEWER USES
THIS SCREEN WITH A RESPONDENT.
INTERVIEWER: IF YOU HAVE ALREADY READ THIS SCREEN TO THE RESPONDENT DURING A
PREVIOUS QUESTION CLICK ON NEXT AND GO TO THE NEXT SECTION.

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MODULE 6 -NEITHER WORKING NOR SCHOOL
PROGRAMMER NOTE:
IF RESPONDENT IS NOT CURRENTLY WORKING AND NOT CURRENTLY IN SCHOOL
(Q2_E1 = NO AND ED_1 = NO) ASK QUESTIONS IN THIS MODULE.

NW1. Are you currently looking for work?
1 YES (GO TO NW4)
2 NO
8 DON’T KNOW
9 REFUSED

(GO TO NW4)
(GO TO NW4)

NW2. What is the main reason you are not looking for work? INTERVIEWER IF RESPONDENT GIVES
MORE THAN ONE REASON PROBE: Of the reasons you just gave, which would you say is the one
main reason?
MARK ONLY ONE
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
98
99
NW3_TXT

I ALREADY HAVE A JOB/ HAVE A JOB I AM RETURNING TO/WAITING FOR
TEMPORARY AGENCY PLACEMENT)
NO JOBS AVAILABLE/CANNOT FIND A JOB/CANNOT FIND A JOB FOR
ADEQUATE PAY
LACKS QUALIFICATIONS FOR A JOB
DISCRIMINATION
CHILDCARE PROBLEMS (CAN’T AFFORD, SCHEDULING)
OTHER PERSONAL OR FAMILY PROBLEMS/OBLIGATION
HEALTH/INJURY/ILLNESS/MEDICAL LIMITATIONS
CONFLICT WITH SCHOOL OR TRAINING
TRANSPORTATION PROBLEMS
OTHER, SPECIFY REASON
GO TO Q. NW4_TXT
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
OTHER REASON NOT LOOKING FOR WORK [TEXT]

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NW4. If you get a job, how many hours per week do you want to work? IF RESPONDENT SAYS,
“FULL TIME”/“PART TIME” PROBE: And how many hours per week would that be?
MARK ONLY ONE
1
2
3

8
9

LESS THAN 20 HOURS
BETWEEN 20 AND 31 HOURS
32 OR MORE HOURS

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

NW5. Are you currently planning to attend school or training?
1 YES (GO TO NW6)
2 NO (GO TO MODULE 7)
8 DON’T KNOW
9 REFUSED

(GO TO NW4)
(GO TO NW4)

NW6. What type of school or training would you like to attend?

MARK ONLY ONE
1. Courses (online or in-person) related to a hobby or interest (not your occupation)
2. Education prior to high school level (below 9 th grade)
3. Secondary level (high school at 9th grade or higher)
3a. Preparation for high school equivalency exam
4. Technical/vocational training (e.g., Americorps, VISTA, NCCC, and Public Allies)
5. Occupational skills training
6. Online courses or other programs that lead to a certificate, a credential,
or improve employability (e.g., ESL courses)
7. College (4-yr)
8. Community or Junior college (2-yr)
9. Other _____(RECORD IN NW7_TXT)

NW7_ TXT

DESCRIBE OTHER TRAINING [TEXT]

PROGRAM NOTE: GO TO NEXT MODULE

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MODULE 7 - S TISF CTION WITH JOB CORPS

TO CLOSE, I WOULD LIKE TO ASK YOU A FEW QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR JOB CORPS EXPERIENCE.
S1. On a scale of 1 to 10, where 1 is the least satisfied and 10 is the most satisfied, how would you rate your
overall satisfaction with the quality of training provided by Job Corps?
Interviewer: Record number __________________
98
DON’T KNOW
99
REFUSED
S2. On a scale of 1 to 10, where 1 is the least satisfied and 10 is the most satisfied, how well did the Job Corps
center you attended prepare you for employment or further schooling?
Interviewer: Record number __________________
98
DON’T KNOW
99
REFUSED
S3. Next, I’m going to read a list of services you may have received while in Job Corps.
Using the same scale of 1 to 10, where 1 is the least satisfied and 10 is the most satisfied, how satisfied were you
with the following services: (READ EACH OPTION AND RECORD RESPONSE)
RECORD
RATING (1-10)

97
NA

98
DK

99
REF

1. Job Corps orientation at the center
2. Job search skills training
3. Employability training (resume development, interviewing
skills, career success skills)
4. Reading classes
5. Math classes
6. HSD or HSE classes
7. Career Technical Training
8. Counselor
9. Social activities / student life
10. Assistance with finding job openings
11. Assistance scheduling interviews
12. Assistance with transition after Job Corps

IF NON-GRADUATE GO TO S4; GRADUATES GO TO S5

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S4
Our records indicate you left Job Corps before completing your career technical training or obtaining your
HSD/HSE. What would you say was the main reason you did not complete your program?
1 Got a job or needed job
2 Went to another job training program
3 Went to school/to another education program
4 Did not want HSD or HSE
5 Medical/administrative termination (Pregnancy, illness)
6 Disciplinary separation (Zero Tolerance or Level II infraction)
7 Child care issues
8 Did not like the program or program boring
9 Home or family issues
10 Dissatisfaction with quality of program
11 Did not like or get along with program staff
12 Did not like or get along with other students
13 Did not feel safe on center
14 Other, Specify (Go to S5a)
S4a_TXT
98
99

OTHER: _________________________
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

S5 Thinking about the educational and career technical training services offered by the Job Corps program, is it the
kind of program you would recommend to a friend?

1
2

YES
NO
8 DON’T KNOW
9
REFUSED

S6 Do you have any other comments about Job Corps that you would like to make?

1
2

YES
NO (GO TO CLOSING)

8
9

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

S6a: Record comments: ________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________

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CLOSING:
This is the end of the interview. Thank you very much for taking the time and participation.
(For Q2 survey: We will be contacting you again in about six months to see how things are going with you then.)
I want to check your address and telephone number where we can reach you next time so that Job Corps can mail you
a check and thank you for doing this survey.

INSERT SCRIPT FOR ADDRESS VERIFICATION

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Q4 - Job Corps Follow up Survey- WIO Redesign
PROGRAMMER NOTE:
IF RESPONDED COMPLETED Q2 SURVEY AND WAS PLACED IN EMPLOYMENT AT Q2 SURVEY, SKIP
MODULE 1-J
IF RESPONDENT COMPLETED Q2 SURVEY AND WAS PLACED IN SCHOOL OR TRAINING AT Q2, SKIP
MODULE 1-S
IF RESPONDENT COMPLETED Q2 SURVEY AND WAS NOT PLACED IN EMPLOYMENT OR SCHOOL OR
TRAINING AT Q2, CONTINUE
IF RESPONDENT DID NOT COMPLETE Q2 SURVEY, CONTINUE

MODULE 1 - J: VERIFIC TION OF REPORTED PL CEMENT
IF PLACED IN EMPLOYMENT ONLY, START (MODULE 1-J - EMPLOYMENT VERIFICATION).
IF PLACED IN BOTH EMPLOYMENT AND EDUCATION, START HERE (MODULE 1-J
EMPLOYMENT VERIFICATION).
IF PLACED IN EDUCATION ONLY GO TO (MODULE 1 - S - VERIFICATION OF EDUCATION
PLACEMENT).
IF NOT PLACED IN EMPLOYMENT OR EDUCATION GO TO MODULE 2 (FIRST JOB/SCHOOL
AFTER EXIT).
PROGRAMMER NOTE:
START WITH THIS MODULE IF PLACEMENT STATUS CODE (PLACE_ST) IS EQUAL TO 01-07:
01 -- PLACED IN ONE FULLTIME JOB (MIN. 32 HOURS), OR
02 -- PLACED IN TWO JOBS THAT TOTAL AT LEAST 32 HOURS PER WEEK, OR
03 -- PLACED IN ONE PART TIME JOB (MIN.20 HOURS), OR
04 -- PLACED IN TWO PART TIME JOBS THAT TOTAL AT LEAST 20 - 31 HOURS PER WEEK, OR
05 -- PLACED IN THE MILITARY, OR
06 - PLACED IN FULL TIME COMBINATION JOB (MIN. 16 HRS) AND COLLEGE CREDITS (6), OR
07 - PLACED IN PART TIME COMBINATION JOB (MIN.10 HRS) AND COLLEGE CREDITS (6), OR
START WITH MODULE 1-S IF PLACEMENT STATUS CODE (PLACE_ST) IS EQUAL TO 08-12.
08 — Placed in high school, or
09 — Placed in post-secondary vocational or technical school, or
10 — Placed in college or
11 — Placed in subsidized employment or on-the-job training (MIN. 20 HOURS)
12 — Placed in other training program
START WITH MODULE 2 IF NOT PLACED IN EMPLOYMENT OR SCHOOL
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EMPLOYMENT 1 VERIFICATION:
First, I would like to ask about your work and education experiences since you left Job Corps.
JV1_A1. Our records show that after leaving Job Corps you / enlisted in the
. Is that right?
IF RESPONDENT DOES NOT SEEM TO RECOGNIZE EMPLOYER, USE OPTIONAL PROBE:
Our records list at in , . Do you remember working there?
1
2
3
8
9
JV1_A1a.

YES (GO TO JV1_A3)
NO
(MARK AS QP / GO TO PROGRAM CHECK 1)
YES, BUT ERROR IN EMPLOYER NAME/ADDRESS (GO TO JV1_A1a)
DON’T KNOW (GO TO PROGRAM CHECK 1)
REFUSED
(GO TO PROGRAM CHECK 1)
What was the name of the employer?

EMPLOYER1 NAME_CORRECTED: __________________________________
EMPLOYER1 STREET ADDRESS_CORRECTED: _______________________________________
EMPLOYER 1 CITY_ CORRECTED: _________________________________________
EMPLOYER 1 STATE_ CORRECTED: ________________________________________
JV1_A2. Just to confirm. Our records show you were working there around . Do you recall working at a job with
around that time?
[INTERVIEWER NOTE: A DATE REPORTED CAN BE INCORRECT AND NOT RESULT IN A
QUESTIONABLE PLACEMENT. THUS, WE ARE USING DATES MORE AS A REMINDER FOR
THE RESPONDENT THAN AS DATA BY WHICH WE CAUSE A QP TO HAPPEN.]
3
4
8
9

YES
NO
(GO TO PROGRAM CHECK 1)
DON’T KNOW (GO TO PROGRAM CHECK 1)
REFUSED
(GO TO PROGRAM CHECK 1)

JV1_A3. Did you begin working for on about ?
1
2
8
9

YES
(GO TO JV1_A5)
NO
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

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JV1_A4. On what date did you begin working for ? RECORD
MONTH, DAY, YEAR.
PROBE: Your best estimate of when you started that job is fine.
FOR PROBE ON MONTH: Can you tell me what month you started in that job?
PROBE ON DAY: And was it around the beginning of the month, the middle of the month or closer to the
end of the month?
ENTER EXACT DAY IF KNOWN OR ENTER <5> FOR BEGINNING OF THE MONTH, 15 FOR
MIDDLE OF THE MONTH AND 25 FOR END OF THE MONTH.
PROBE: And what year was that?
ENTER DATE [DATE]
8
DON’T KNOW
9
REFUSED

JV1_A5.
Our records also show that you worked at about
per week. Is that right?
1
2
8
9

YES
(GO TO JV1_A7)
NO
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

JV1_A6. Please estimate the most hours you worked on that job in a seven consecutive day period. Would you
say it was less than 10 hours, between 10 and 15 hours, between 16 and 19 hours, between 20 and 31 hours or was
it 32 or more hours?
MARK ONLY ONE [OPTION BUTTONS]
1
2
3
4
5
8
9

LESS THAN 10 HOURS
BETWEEN 10 AND 15 HOURS
BETWEEN 16 AND 19 HOURS
BETWEEN 20 AND 31 HOURS
32 HOURS OR MORE
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

JV1_A7. The next question is about your wages on that job. Our records show that you were paid about
per hour when you started that job. Is that right?
1
2
3
8
9

YES (GO TO JV1_A8)
NO
NOT PAID BY HOUR (GO TO JV1_A7b)
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
[REFUSAL]

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JV1_A7a. How much were you paid per hour when you started that job?
ENTER AMOUNT [CURRENCY] (GO TO JV8)
8
9

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
[REFUSAL]

JV1_A7b. Were you making at least per hour on that job? That is, the federal minimum
wage.
1
2
8
9
JV1_A8.

YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

Are you still working on that job?

1
2
8
9

YES (GO TO PROGRAM CHECK 1)
NO
DON’T KNOW (GO TO PROGRAM CHECK 1)
REFUSED
(GO TO PROGRAM CHECK 1)

JV1_A9. Why are you no longer working on that job?
IF RESPONDENT GIVES MORE THAN ONE REASON, PROBE: What was the main reason you are no
longer working on that job?
[OPTIONAL PROBE]: Of the reasons you just gave, which one reason was the main reason you are no
longer working on that job?
MARK ONLY ONE [OPTION BUTTONS]
1
2
3
4
5
ETC.)
6
7
8
9
10
11

GOT A JOB WITH HIGHER PAY/ BENEFITS
GOT A BETTER JOB (FOR REASONS OTHER THAN PAY OR BENEFITS)
WENT INTO MILITARY
BUSINESS CLOSED
QUIT FOR PERSONAL REASONS (e.g., HEALTH, FAMILY, PREGNANCY, MOVED

98
99

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

QUIT TO GO TO SCHOOL/TRAINING PROGRAM OR BACK TO JOB CORPS
QUIT BECAUSE DID NOT LIKE THE JOB/SUPERVISOR/HOURS, ETC.
TEMPORARY OR SEASONAL JOB ENDED
LAID OFF
DISCHARGED OR FIRED
OTHER REASON, SPECIFY [GO TO JV1_A10_TXT]

JV1_A10_TXT

DESCRIBE OTHER REASON IN JV1_A9 [TEXT]

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P
R
GO TO EMPLOYER 2 VERIFICATION SECTION IF STUDENTS INITIALLY PLACED IN TWO
JOBS. OTHERWISE, GO TO PROGRAM CHECK 2.
NOTE: THESE QUESTIONS ARE USED TO DETERMINE IF STUDENT WORKED TWO JOBS
AROUND SAME DATE AS REQUIRED FOR VALID PLACEMENT OF TWO JOB
PLACEMENT.
CHECK 1

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EMPLOYER 2 VERIFICATION:
THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS ARE ONLY FOR STUDENTS INITIALLY PLACED IN TWO JOBS.
NOTE: THESE QUESTIONS ARE USED TO DETERMINE IF STUDENT WORKED TWO JOBS AROUND
SAME DATE AS REQUIRED FOR VALID PLACEMENT OF TWO JOB PLACEMENT.
JV1_A11. Our records show that you also worked for ?
IF RESPONDENT DOES NOT SEEM TO RECOGNIZE EMPLOYER NAME, USE OPTIONAL
PROBE: Our records list at in
, . Do you remember working there?
1
2
3
8
9
JV1_A11a.

YES (GO TO JV1_A13)
NO
(GO TO PROGRAM CHECK 2)
YES, BUT ERROR IN EMPLOYER NAME/ADDRESS (GO TO JV1_A11a)
DON’T KNOW (GO TO PROGRAM CHECK 2)
REFUSED
(GO TO PROGRAM CHECK 2)
What was the name of the employer?

EMPLOYER2 NAME_CORRECTED: __________________________________
EMPLOYER2 STREET ADDRESS_CORRECTED: _______________________________________
EMPLOYER 2 CITY_ CORRECTED: _________________________________________
EMPLOYER 2 STATE_ CORRECTED: ________________________________________

JV1_A12. Just to confirm. Our records show you were working there around . Do you recall working at a job with around that time?
[INTERVIEWER NOTE: A DATE REPORTED CAN BE INCORRECT AND NOT RESULT IN A
QUESTIONABLE PLACEMENT. THUS, WE ARE USING DATES MORE AS A REMINDER FOR
THE RESPONDENT THAN AS DATA BY WHICH WE CAUSE A QP TO HAPPEN.]
1 YES
2 NO
(GO TO PROGRAM CHECK 2)
8
DON’T KNOW (GO TO PROGRAM CHECK 2)
9
REFUSED
(GO TO PROGRAM CHECK 2)

JV1_A13. Did you begin working for on about ?
1
2
8
9

YES (GO TO JV1_A15)
NO
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

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JV1_A14. On what date did you begin working for ? RECORD MONTH, DAY,
YEAR.
PROBE: Your best estimate of when you started that job is fine.
FOR PROBE ON MONTH: Can you tell me what month you started in that job?
PROBE ON DAY: And was it around the beginning of the month, the middle of the month or closer to the
end of the month?
ENTER EXACT DAY IF KNOWN OR ENTER <5> FOR BEGINNING OF THE MONTH, 15 FOR
MIDDLE OF THE MONTH AND 25 FOR END OF THE MONTH.
PROBE: And what year was that?
ENTER DATE [DATE]
8
DON’T KNOW
9
REFUSED

JV1_A15.
Our records also show that you worked at about
per week. Is that right?
1
2
8
9

YES
(GO TO JV1_A17)
NO
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
(GO TO JV1_A17)

JV1_A16. Please estimate the most hours you worked on that job in a seven consecutive day period. Would you
say it was less than 10 hours, between 10 and 15 hours, between 16 and 19 hours, between 20 and 31 hours or was
it 32 or more hours?
MARK ONLY ONE [OPTION BUTTONS]
1
2
3
4
5
8
9

LESS THAN 10 HOURS
BETWEEN 10 AND 15 HOURS
BETWEEN 16 AND 19 HOURS
BETWEEN 20 AND 31 HOURS
32 HOURS OR MORE
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

JV1_A17. The next question is about your wages on that job. Our records show that you were paid about
per hour when you started that job. Is that right?
1
2
3
8
9

YES (GO TO JV1_A18)
NO
NOT PAID BY HOUR (GO TO JV1_A17b)
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
[REFUSAL]

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JV1_A17a. How much were you paid per hour when you started that job?
ENTER AMOUNT [CURRENCY] (GO TO JV18)
8
9

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
[REFUSAL]

JV7_A17b. Were you making at least per hour on that job? That is, the federal minimum
wage.
1
2
8
9
JV1_A18.
1
2
8
9

YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

Are you still working on that job?
YES (GO TO JV1_A21)
NO
DON’T KNOW (GO TO JV1_A21)
REFUSED
(GO TO JV1_A21)

JV1_A19. Why are you no longer working on that job?
IF RESPONDENT GIVES MORE THAN ONE REASON, PROBE: What was the main reason you are no
longer working on that job?
[OPTIONAL PROBE]: Of the reasons you just gave, which one reason was the main reason you are no
longer working on that job?
MARK ONLY ONE [OPTION BUTTONS]
1
2
3
4
5
ETC.)
6
7
8
9
10
11

GOT A JOB WITH HIGHER PAY/ BENEFITS
GOT A BETTER JOB (FOR REASONS OTHER THAN PAY OR BENEFITS)
WENT INTO MILITARY
BUSINESS CLOSED
QUIT FOR PERSONAL REASONS (e.g., HEALTH, FAMILY, PREGNANCY, MOVED

98
99

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

QUIT TO GO TO SCHOOL/TRAINING PROGRAM OR BACK TO JOB CORPS
QUIT BECAUSE DID NOT LIKE THE JOB/SUPERVISOR/HOURS, ETC.
TEMPORARY OR SEASONAL JOB ENDED
LAID OFF
DISCHARGED OR FIRED
OTHER REASON, SPECIFY

JV1_A20_TXT

DESCRIBE OTHER REASON IN JV1_A19 [TEXT]

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OVERLAP EMPLOYER 1 WITH EMPLOYER 2:
JV1_A21. You just told me about your job at . Were you working at
this job at the same time you were working for ?
1
2
8
9

YES
NO
(GO TO PROGRAM CHECK 2)
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

COMBINED HOURS EMPLOYER 1 AND EMPLOYER 2:
JV1_A22. Now, thinking about the time when you were working both at
and . Would you say the
most hours you worked on those two jobs combined during a seven day period was less than 20 hours, between
20 and 31 hours, or was it 32 or more hours? PROBE: Your best estimate is fine here.
MARK ONLY ONE [OPTION BUTTONS]
1
2
3
8
9

LESS THAN 20 HOURS
BETWEEN 20 AND 31 HOURS
32 HOURS OR MORE
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

PROGRAM CHECK 2

IF PLACEMENT STATUS CODE (PLACE_ST) IS EQUAL TO 09-12, GO TO MODULE 1-S
08 — Placed in high school, or
09 — Placed in post-secondary vocational or technical school, or
10 — Placed in college or
11 — Placed in subsidized employment or on-the-job training (MIN. 20 HOURS) or
12 — Placed in other training program
OTHERWISE GO TO MODULE 2

MODULE 1 - S: VERIFIC TION OF INITI L EDUC TION L EXPERIENCE

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IF PLACED IN COMBO (EMPLOYMENT AND SCHOOL) OR
IF PLACEMENT STATUS CODE (PLACE_ST) IS EQUAL TO 06-12 ASK MODULE 1 - S.
06 - PLACED IN FULL TIME COMBINATION JOB (MIN. 16 HRS) AND COLLEGE CREDITS (6),
OR
07 - PLACED IN PART TIME COMBINATION JOB (MIN.10 HRS) AND COLLGE CREDITS (6) or
08 — Placed in high school, or
09 — Placed in post-secondary vocational or technical school, or
10 — Placed in college or
11 — Placed in subsidized employment or on-the-job training (MIN. 20 HOURS) or
12 — Placed in other training program
OTHERWISE, GO TO MODULE 2

The next few questions are about your education and training experiences since you left Job Corps.

SCHOOL/TRAINING PLACEMENT VERIFICATION
SV_ED1.
Our records show you were enrolled in at < INSTITUTION NAME>
located at in , . Is that right?
1
2
3
4

YES (GO TO SV_ED5)
NO
(MARK AS QP / GO TO MODULE 2)
YES, BUT MINOR ERROR IN INSTITUTION NAME/ADDRESS. (GO TO SV_ED2)
YES, ENROLLED BUT ERROR IN TYPE OF TRAINING (GO TO SV_ED3)

8
9

DON’T KNOW (GO TO MODULE 2)
REFUSED
(GO TO MODULE 2)

SV_ED2.

What was the name of the INSTITUTION?

INSTITUTION NAME_CORRECTED: __________________________________
INSTITUTION STREET ADDRESS_CORRECTED: _________________________________
INSTITUTION CITY_ CORRECTED: _________________________________________
INSTITUTION STATE_ CORRECTED: ________________________________________
8
9

SV_ED3.

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

What was the name of the TRAINING PROGRAM?
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TRAINING PROGRAM_CORRECTED: __________________________________
8
9

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

SV_ED4. Just to confirm, our records show you were enrolled in this program at around
. Do you recall being in this (school/a training program/college)
around that time?
1
2

YES
NO

8
9

DON’T KNOW (GO TO MODULE 2)
REFUSED
(GO TO MODULE 2)

(MARK AS QP / GO TO MODULE 2)

PROGRAMMER: FOR FOLLOWING QUESTIONS, USE
FOR
SCHOOL/TRAINING NAME

SV_ED_5. What kind of school or training program was this?
MARK ONLY ONE
4. Courses (online or in-person) related to a hobby or interest (not your occupation)
5. Education prior to high school level (below 9 th grade)
3. Secondary level (high school at 9 th grade or higher)
3a. Preparation for high school equivalency exam
4. Technical/vocational training (e.g., Americorps, VISTA, NCCC, and Public Allies)
5. Occupational skills training
6. Online courses or other programs that lead to a certificate, a credential,
or improve employability (e.g., ESL courses)
7. College (4-yr)
8. Community or Junior college (2-yr)
9. Other _____(RECORD IN ED_5_TXT)

SV_ED_5_ TXT

(GO TO SV_ED_9)
(GO TO SV_ED_9)
(GO TO SV_ED_6)
(GO TO SV_ED_6-HSE)
(GO TO SV_ED7b)
(GO TO SV_ED_7a)
(GO TO SV_ED_7a)
(GO TO SV_ED_8)
(GO TO SV_ED_8)

DESCRIBE OTHER TRAINING [TEXT]

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SV_ED_6. HIGH SCHOOL
SV_ED_6a.

When did you start this program?

MONTH ___________ DAY_____

8
9

YEAR ____________

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

SV_ED_6b. Was this program expected to last at least one semester/trimester/quarter (at least
approximately 90 days)?
1
2

YES
NO

8
9

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

SV_ED_6c. While you were enrolled in this program did you attend classes at least 20 hours per week?
OPTIONAL PROBE: Twenty hours per week would be about four hours a day.
1
2

YES
NO

8
9

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

SV_ED_6d. Did you receive a high school diploma?
1
2

YES
NO

GO TO SV_ED9

8
9

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

GO TO SV_ED9
GO TO SV_ED9

SV_ED_6e.

When did you receive the diploma/pass the high school equivalency exam?

Month ______________

Year ____________

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SV_ED_6-HSE. HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY
SV_ED_6a_HSE.

Have you taken the High School Equivalence (HSE) exam?

1
2

YES
NO

8
9

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

SV_ED_6b_HSE.

Have you passed the High School Equivalence (HSE) exam?

1
2

YES
NO

8
9

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

SV_ED_6b_HSE.

When did pass the exam?

MONTH ___________ DAY_____

8
9

YEAR ____________

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

SV_ED_7. TECHNICAL/VOCATIONAL TRAINING/OCCUPATIONAL SKILLS
TRAINING/ONLINE COURSES/OTHER EMPLOYABILITY ACTIVITIES
SV_ED_7a. Was this program expected to last at least 90 days, or about 3 months?
1
2

YES
NO

8
9

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

SV_ED_7b.

When did you start this program?

MONTH ___________
8
9

DAY ________YEAR ____________

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

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SV_ED_7c. While you were enrolled in this program did you attend classes at least 20 hours per
week? OPTIONAL PROBE: Twenty hours per week would be about four hours a day.
1
2

YES
NO

8
9

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

SV_ED_7d. Did you learn skills in a trade in this program?
1
2

YES
NO

8
9

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

GO TO SV_ED_9
GO TO SV_ED_9

SV_ED_7e. Did you complete the program? Insert yes, no responses and if yes ask month, day, year;
both yes and no are asked about certificates/credentials below
Month ____________ DAY______ Year ____________
8
9

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

GO TO ED_9

GO TO SV_ED_9
GO TO SV_ED_9

SV_ED_7f. Did you obtain a credential or receive a certificate that your job or a job in your field
requires?
1
2

YES
NO

GO TO SV_ED_9

8
9

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

GO TO SV_ED_9
GO TO SV_ED_9

Please describe the credential/certificate :___________________________________________________

SV_ED_7g. When did you receive this credential or certificate?
Month ___________
8
9

DAY __________Year ____________

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

GO TO ED_9

GO TO SV_ED_9
GO TO SV_ED_9

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SV_ED_8.

COLLEGE (4-yr)/COMMUNITY OR JUNIOR COLLEGE (2-yr)

SV_ED_8a. When did you start college courses after leaving Job Corps?
1

Started while in Job Corps

2

MONTH ___________

8
9

DAY_________YEAR ____________

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

SV_ED_8b. Did you obtain an AA or AS degree while you were in college?
1
2

YES
NO

GO TO SV_ED_9

8
9

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

GO TO SV_ED_9
GO TO SV_ED_9

SV_ED_8c. When did you receive this degree?
Month ___________
8
9

DAY __________Year ____________ GO TO PROGRAM CHECK 3

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

GO TO SV_ED_9
GO TO SV_ED_9

SV_ED_8d. At any time since leaving Job Corps have you taken 9 credits during the regular school year
or 6 credits during a summer session?
1
2

Yes
No
8
9

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

GO TO ED_9

SV_ED_8e. How many college credits have you passed (D or better) since you started this college
program?
ENTER NUMBER OF CREDITS __________ if number is LESS THAN 12 GO SV_ED_9
8
9

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

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SV_ED_8f. Approximately when (Month, Day and Year) did you obtain 12 college credits?
MONTH __________ DAY ___________YEAR _____________
8
9

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

SV_ED_9. Are you still in this PROGRAM? Please count school breaks as enrolled if you intend to return to
school after the break.
1
2
8
9
SV_ED_10.

YES [GO TO PROGRAM CHECK 3]
NO
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
Why did you leave this program?

IF RESPONDENT GIVES MORE THAN ONE REASON, PROBE: What was the one main reason you are no
longer attending this (school/college/training) program? PROBE: Of the reasons you just gave, which one reason
was the main reason you are no longer attending?
OPTION BUTTONS [MARK ONLY ONE]
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12

GOT A JOB
NEEDED A JOB
GRADUATED/COMPLETED ENTIRE PROGRAM
EXPELLED OR ASKED TO LEAVE
DID NOT LIKE PROGRAM/INSTRUCTOR/CLASSES/ PROGRAM WAS BORING/LOST
INTEREST/CHANGED MIND
DID NOT GET INTO PROGRAM OR CLASSES WANTED
NOT DOING WELL/POOR GRADES OR PERFORMANCE
CHANGED PROGRAMS/SCHOOLS/COURSES
PROGRAM ENDED/SCHOOL CLOSED
TRANSPORTATION PROBLEMS
LEFT FOR PERSONAL REASONS (E.G., HEALTH, FAMILY, ETC.)
OTHER REASON, SPECIFY, (FJ_21_TXT)

98
99

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

SV_ED_11_TXT.

DESCRIBE OTHER REASON FOR LEAVING [TEXT]

PROGRAM CHECK 3:
GO TO MODULE 2 FIRST JOB/SCHOOL AFTER EXIT

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MODULE 3: Q2 EMPLOYMENT/E RNINGS SUMM RY
I have a few questions about jobs that you may have had in the past three-month period. Specifically, I’m
interested in jobs that you may have had between and .

NUMBER OF JOBS:
Q2_E1. During this 13-week period [that is, between and ] did you have any jobs for pay?
By “job for pay,” I mean any full or part time jobs, including military service, or work you do in the
evenings or on weekends. Did you have any such jobs during this 3-month period?
1
2

YES
NO

8
9

DON’T KNOW [GO TO Q4_E1a]
REFUSED [GO TO REFUSAL SCREEN___]

[GO TO MODULE 5]

Q4_E1a. Have you had any jobs during this 13-week period?
1
2

YES
NO

8
9

DON’T KNOW [GO TO MODULE 5]
REFUSED [GO TO REFUSAL SCREEN___]

[GO TO MODULE 5]

Q4_E2. How many jobs for pay did you have during this 13-week period [that is, between and
]?
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

8
9

1 JOB
2 JOBS
3 JOBS
4 JOBS
5 JOBS
6 JOBS
MORE THAN 6 JOBS
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

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Q4_E3. Please tell me the EMPLOYER NAME(S) of the three most important jobs where you worked during
this 13-week/three month period. That is, the jobs where you made the most money.
Q4_E3a_TXT. 1. ____________________________
Q4_E3b_TXT. 2. ____________________________
Q4_E3c_TXT. 3. ____________________________
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

WEEKS EMPLOYED:
Q4_E4. How many weeks, in total, were you employed for pay during this 13-week/3-month period [that is,
between and ]?
[ENTER VALUE] _______# WEEKS
INTERVIEWER: If more than 13 weeks, remind the respondent that we are only interested in number of
weeks worked during this period. [MUST BE 13 OR FEWER # WEEKS]
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

HOURS EMPLOYED:
Q4_E5. On average, how many hours per week in total did you usually work on this job/these jobs?
_______________ HOURS PER WEEK (GO TO Q4_E7)
98
99

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

Q4_E5a. Would you say it was less than 10 hours per week, between 10 and 15 hours, between 16 and
19 hours, between 20 and 31 hours or was it 32 or more hours?
MARK ONLY ONE [OPTION BUTTONS]
1
2
3
4
5
8
9

LESS THAN 10 HOURS
BETWEEN 10 AND 15 HOURS
BETWEEN 16 AND 19 HOURS
BETWEEN 20 AND 31 HOURS
32 HOURS OR MORE
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

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HOURLY WAGE:
Q4_E6. On average, how much were you paid per hour on this job/these jobs?
ENTER AMOUNT [CURRENCY]
7
8
9

(GO TO Q4_E7)

NOT PAID BY HOUR
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
[REFUSAL]

Q4_E6a. Were you making at least per hour on that/these jobs? That is, the federal
minimum wage.
1
2

YES
NO

8
9

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED [REFUSAL]

TOTAL EARNINGS:
Q4_E7. During this 13-week/3-month period [that is, between and ], in total, about how much did
you earn BEFORE TAXES and other deductions from this job/all these jobs?
[ENTER VALUE] _______ $
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
[REFUSAL]

GO TO MODULE 4: EMPLOYMENT Q2

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MODULE 4: EMPLOYMENT Q4
We just talked about the job(s) you held between and . Now, I have some more specific
questions about each of these jobs.
You told me that you had < Q4_E2 > JOBS during this period. I only need information on the jobs where you
made the most money first.
You may already told me about this job, however, I need some additional information about your current
situation at this job.

EMPLOYER 1:
Q4_J1_1. You mentioned that the name of the employer where you made the most money during this 13week/3-month period was < Q4_E3a>. Is that correct?
1
2

YES
NO

[GO TO Q4_J1_2]
(GO TO Q4_J1_1a)

8
9

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
(GO TO J1_2)

Q4_J1_1a. What was the name of the employer?
Q4_E3a_CORRECTED _____________________________

Q4_J1_2. Was this job a civilian or military job? [Probe on MILITARY:] By military we mean a job in the
uniformed military services such as the Army, Air Force, Navy, Marines or Coast Guard, reserve, or National
Guard.
1
2
8
9

Civilian
Military
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

START DATE:
Q4_J1_3.

On what date did you begin working on this job? RECORD MONTH, DAY, YEAR.

ENTER DATE [DATE]
___________ MONTH

___________ DAY

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PROBE: Your best estimate of when you started that job is fine.
FOR PROBE ON MONTH: Can you tell me what month you started in that job?
PROBE ON DAY: And was it around the beginning of the month, the middle of the month or closer to the
end of the month?
ENTER EXACT DAY IF KNOWN OR ENTER <5> FOR BEGINNING OF THE MONTH, 15 FOR
MIDDLE OF THE MONTH AND 25 FOR END OF THE MONTH.
PROBE: And what year was that?
Q4_J1_4.
1
2
8
9

Are you still working at this job?
YES [GO TO Q4_J1_6]
NO
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

Q4_J1_5. On what date did you stop working for < Q4_E3a_TXT/ Q4_E3a_CORRECTED >? RECORD
MONTH, DAY, YEAR.
ENTER DATE [DATE]
___________ MONTH

___________ DAY

___________ YEAR

PROBE: Your best estimate of when you started that job is fine.
FOR PROBE ON MONTH: Can you tell me what month you started in that job?
PROBE ON DAY: And was it around the beginning of the month, the middle of the month or closer to the
end of the month?
ENTER EXACT DAY IF KNOWN OR ENTER <5> FOR BEGINNING OF THE MONTH, 15 FOR
MIDDLE OF THE MONTH AND 25 FOR END OF THE MONTH.
PROBE: And what year was that?

HOURS:
Q4_J1_6. (Next I want to ask a few questions about your weekly hours on this job.) On average, how many
hours per week did you usually work on this job during this 13-week/three-month period?
_______________ REGULAR HOURS PER WEEK (GO TO Q4_J1_8)
8
9

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

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Q4_J1_7.
(Can you give me an estimate?) Would you estimate that on average weekly hours you
worked…
MARK ONLY ONE [OPTION BUTTONS]
1
2
3
4
5

LESS THAN 10 HOURS
BETWEEN 10 AND 15 HOURS
BETWEEN 16 AND 19 HOURS
BETWEEN 20 AND 31 HOURS
Or was it 32 HOURS OR MORE?

8
9

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

PAYMENT TYPE:
Q4_J1_8. Are/Were you paid by the hour on that job?
1
2
8
9

YES (GO TO Q4_J1_13)
NO
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
(GO TO EARNINGS REFUSAL)

Q4_J8a. How frequently were you paid (READ OPTIONS)?
MARK ONLY ONE
1
2
3
4
5
6

DAILY
WEEKLY
EVERY OTHER WEEK
TWICE A MONTH
MONTHLY
OTHER _______________

8
9

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

Q4_J8b.

GO TO Q4_J1_9
GO TO Q4_J1_10
GO TO Q4_J1_11
GO TO Q4_J1_11
GO TO Q4_J1_11

Did you make at least per hour on that job?

1
2

YES
NO

(GO TO Q4_J1_15)
(GO TO Q4_J1_18)

8
9

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

(GO TO Q4_J1_18)
(GO TO Q4_J1_18)

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DAILY WAGE:
Q4_J1_9. On average, how many days did you work per week on that job?
_________DAYS WORKED PER WEEK
8
9

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

Q4_J1_9a. Before taxes and other deductions, how much did you earn each day on this job - not
counting any bonuses, tips or commissions? OPTIONAL PROBE: Your best estimate of
your average daily earnings is fine here.
ENTER AMOUNT [CURRENCY]
9998
9999

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

(GO TO Q4_J1_18)
(GO TO EARNINGS REFUSAL SCREEN)

Q4_J1_9a. During the 13-week period, how many daily payments did you receive while you were
working at < Q4_E3a_TXT/ Q4_E3a_CORRECTED >? OPTIONAL PROBE: Your best estimate of your
average daily earnings is fine here.
________ NUMBER OF PAYMENTS RECEIVED
8
9

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

(GO TO PROGRAM CHECK)
(GO TO PROGRAM CHECK)

Q4_J9b. Okay, I just want to verify what I have recorded. You told me that you received
payments of while you worked at < Q4_E3a_TXT/ Q4_E3a_CORRECTED >.
So, combining all these responses, your total earnings, before taxes and other deductions at
< Q4_E3a_TXT/ Q4_E3a_CORRECTED > were about $_______. Does that sound about right?
[INTERVIEWER NOTE: IF NO: REVIEW HOURS, WAGES, AND OTHER RESPONSES
WITH RESPONDENT TO DETERMINE WHICH IS INCORRECT. SCROLL BACK TO THE
BRACKETED QUESTION(S), CHANGE ANSWER(S). THEN SCROLL HERE TO VIEW
RECALCULATED EARNINGS. REVERIFY THE ANSWER WITH RESPONDENT.
REPEAT AS NECESSARY.]
1
2
8
9

YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

ONLY YES MOVES FORWARD

PROGRAM CHECK: GO TO Q4_J1_18)

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WEEKLY WAGE
[PROGRAMMER: J2_8a = 2]
Q4_J1_10. Before taxes and other deductions, how much did you earn PER WEEK on this job - not counting any
bonuses, tips or commissions? OPTIONAL PROBE: Your best estimate of your average daily earnings is fine here.
ENTER AMOUNT [CURRENCY]
9998
9999

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

(GO TO Q4_J1_18)
(GO TO EARNINGS REFUSAL SCREEN)

Q4_J1_10a. During the 13-week period, how many weekly payments did you receive while you were
working at < Q4_E3a_TXT/ Q4_E3a_CORRECTED >?
________ NUMBER OF PAYMENTS RECEIVED
8
9

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

(GO TO PROGRAM CHECK)
(GO TO PROGRAM CHECK)

Q4_J11b. Okay, I just want to verify what I have recorded. You told me that you received
payments of while you worked at < Q4_E3a_TXT/ Q4_E3a_CORRECTED >.
So, combining all these responses, your total earnings, before taxes and other deductions at
< Q4_E3a_TXT/ Q4_E3a_CORRECTED > were about $_______. Does that sound about right?
[INTERVIEWER NOTE: IF NO: REVIEW HOURS, WAGES, AND OTHER RESPONSES
WITH RESPONDENT TO DETERMINE WHICH IS INCORRECT. SCROLL BACK TO THE
BRACKETED QUESTION(S), CHANGE ANSWER(S). THEN SCROLL HERE TO VIEW
RECALCULATED EARNINGS. REVERIFY THE ANSWER WITH RESPONDENT.
REPEAT AS NECESSARY.]
1
2
8
9

YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

ONLY YES MOVES FORWARD

PROGRAM CHECK: GO TO Q4_J1_18)

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BI-WEEKLY, TWICE A MONTH, PER MONTH EARNINIGS
[PROGRAMMER: J2_8a = 3, 4, OR 5]
Q4_J1_11. How much do/did you earn before taxes and other deductions ? PROBE: Your best estimate is fine.
9998
9999

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

(GO TO Q4_J1_18)
(GO TO EARNINGS REFUSAL SCREEN)

Q4_J1_11a. During the 13-week period, how many of these payments did you receive while you were
working at < Q4_E3a_TXT/ Q4_E3a_CORRECTED >?
________ NUMBER OF PAYMENTS RECEIVED
8
9

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

(GO TO PROGRAM CHECK)
(GO TO PROGRAM CHECK)

Q4_J11b. Okay, I just want to verify what I have recorded. You told me that you received
payments of while you worked at < Q4_E3a_TXT/ Q4_E3a_CORRECTED >.
So, combining all these responses, your total earnings, before taxes and other deductions at
< Q4_E3a_TXT/ Q4_E3a_CORRECTED > were about $_______. Does that sound about right?
[INTERVIEWER NOTE: IF NO: REVIEW HOURS, WAGES, AND OTHER RESPONSES
WITH RESPONDENT TO DETERMINE WHICH IS INCORRECT. SCROLL BACK TO THE
BRACKETED QUESTION(S), CHANGE ANSWER(S). THEN SCROLL HERE TO VIEW
RECALCULATED EARNINGS. REVERIFY THE ANSWER WITH RESPONDENT.
REPEAT AS NECESSARY.]
1
2
8
9

YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

ONLY YES MOVES FORWARD

PROGRAM CHECK: GO TO Q4_J1_18)

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OTHER PAYMENT TYPES
[PROGRAMMER: J2_8a = 6]
Q4_J1_12. Before taxes and other deductions, in total during this 13-week period, how much did you earn on this job
from these payments? OPTIONAL PROBE: Your best estimate is fine here.
ENTER AMOUNT [CURRENCY]
9998
9999

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

(GO TO Q4_J1_18)
(GO TO EARNINGS REFUSAL SCREEN)

PROGRAM CHECK: GO TO Q4_J1_18)

HOURLY WAGE

Q4_J1_13. What was (is) your hourly wage?
ENTER AMOUNT [CURRENCY]

$______._____PER HOUR (GO TO Q4_J1_10)

DON’T KNOW (ASK Q4_J1_9a)
REFUSED

(GO TO EARNINGS REFUSAL)

Q4_J1_13a. Were/Are you making at least per hour on that job? That is, the federal
minimum wage.
1
2

YES
NO

8
9

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED [REFUSAL]

OVERTIME:
Q4_J1_14. Do/Did you earn any overtime pay at this job during this 13-week/three-month period?
OPTIONAL PROBE: By overtime pay we mean earnings at a higher rate of pay than your
regular hourly rate of pay.
1
2

YES
NO

8
9

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

(GO TO Q4_J13)

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Q4_J1_14a. On an average week, how many hours of overtime did you work?
ENTER AMOUNT [HOURS] ______# HOURS
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

Q4_J1_14b. What was (is) your overtime hourly wage?
ENTER AMOUNT [CURRENCY]
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

$______._____OVERTIME HOURLY RATE

Q4_J14c. Okay, I just want to verify what I have recorded. You told me that you worked an average of
hours per week at < Q4_E3a_TXT/ Q4_E3a_CORRECTED >; your regular rate of pay was <
Q4_J9*> per hour, and you worked an average of < Q4_J11> hours at hourly wage rate. In
addition, you worked an average of overtime hours per week at hourly rate and you
received a weekly average of in other forms of payment.
So, combining all these responses, your total earnings, before taxes and other deductions at
< Q4_E3a_TXT/ Q4_E3a_CORRECTED > were about $_______. Does that sound about right?
[INTERVIEWER NOTE: IF NO: REVIEW HOURS, WAGES, AND OTHER RESPONSES
WITH RESPONDENT TO DETERMINE WHICH IS INCORRECT. SCROLL BACK TO THE
BRACKETED QUESTION(S), CHANGE ANSWER(S). THEN SCROLL HERE TO VIEW
RECALCULATED EARNINGS. REVERIFY THE ANSWER WITH RESPONDENT.
REPEAT AS NECESSARY.]
1
2
8
9

YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

ONLY YES MOVES FORWARD

ADDITIONAL PAYMENTS:
Q4_J15. In addition to these wages, did you typically receive any other regular forms of payments like tips?
1
2
8
9

YES
NO
(Go to Q4_J15)
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

Q4_J1_15a. On an average week how much did you receive from tips?
ENTER AMOUNT [CURRENCY]
$___________ PER WEEK
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
(GO TO EARNINGS REFUSAL)

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Q4_J1_16. During this 13-week/3-month period, that is between and , did you receive any
other payments, like bonuses or commissions on this job?
1
2
8
9

YES
NO
(GO TO Q4_J17)
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

Q4_J1_17. How much did you receive in total from these forms of payment during this 13-week period that is
between and ?
ENTER AMOUNT [CURRENCY]
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

$___________

(GO TO EARNINGS REFUSAL)

APPRENTICESHIP:
Q4_J18. Is this job part of an apprenticeship training program?
1
2
8
9

YES
NO If no more jobs, go to next section
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

Q4_J19 Please describe the type of apprenticeship training program
_____________________________________ Record type

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REPEAT QUESTIONS FOR MOST IMPORTANT 3 EMPLOYERS IN Q4
EMPLOYER 2:
PROGRAMMER NOTE:
IF = 2, THEN CONTINUE BELOW:

Q4_J20_1. You mentioned that the name of the employer where you made the next highest amount of money
during this 13-week/3-month period was < Q4_E3b_>. Is that correct?
1
2

YES
NO

[GO TO NEXT PROGRAMMER NOTE]
(GO TO Q4_J20_1a)

8
9

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
(GO TO

Q4_J20_1a. What was the name of the employer?
Q4_E3b_CORRECTED _____________________________

PROGRAMMER NOTE: REPEAT Q2_J2 TO Q2_J19

EMPLOYER 3:
PROGRAMMER NOTE:
IF = 3, 4, 5, or 6 THEN CONTINUE BELOW:

Q4_J40_1. You mentioned that the name of the employer where you made the next highest amount of money
during this 13-week/3-month period was < Q4_E3c_>. Is that correct?
1
2

YES
NO

[GO TO NEXT PROGRAMMER NOTE]
(GO TO Q4_J40_1a)

8
9

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
(GO TO

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Q4_J40_1a. What was the name of the employer?
Q4_E3b_CORRECTED _____________________________

PROGRAMMER NOTE: PREPEAT Q2_J2 TO Q2_J19

MORE THAN 3 EMPLOYERS:
PROGRAMMER NOTE:
IF MORE THAN 3 THEN CONTINUE BELOW:

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Earlier, you mentioned that you had more than 3 employers during this 13-week period. I have a few questions
about these other jobs that you had.
Q4_J60. Can you estimate the number of weeks, in total that you were employed for pay in these other jobs
during this 13-week/3-month period [that is, between and ]?
[ENTER VALUE] _______# WEEKS
INTERVIEWER: If more than 13 weeks, remind the respondent that we are only interested in number of
weeks worked during this period. [MUST BE 13 OR FEWER # WEEKS]
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
Q4_J61. On average, how many hours per week did you usually work on this job/these jobs?
_______________ HOURS PER WEEK (GO TO Q4_E7)
98
99

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

Q4_J61a. Would you say it was less than 10 hours per week, between 10 and 15 hours, between 16 and
19 hours, between 20 and 31 hours or was it 32 or more hours?
MARK ONLY ONE [OPTION BUTTONS]
1
2
3
4
5
8
9

LESS THAN 10 HOURS
BETWEEN 10 AND 15 HOURS
BETWEEN 16 AND 19 HOURS
BETWEEN 20 AND 31 HOURS
32 HOURS OR MORE
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

Q4_J62. On average, how much were you paid per hour on this job/these jobs?
ENTER AMOUNT [CURRENCY]
7
8
9

(GO TO Q4_J63)

NOT PAID BY HOUR
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
[REFUSAL]

Q4_J62a. Were you making at least per hour on that/these jobs? That is, the federal
minimum wage.
1
2

YES
NO

8
9

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED [REFUSAL]
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Q4_J63. During this 13-week/3-month period [that is, between and ], in total, about how
much did you earn BEFORE TAXES and other deductions from this job/all these jobs?
[ENTER VALUE] _______ $
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
[REFUSAL]

EARNINGS REFUSAL SCREEN
We understand that people are sometimes hesitant to talk about their earnings. I want to assure you that we will
only use this information for this research and not for any other purpose. We ask about your earnings only so that
Job Corps can better understand how former students are doing after leaving Job Corps. Your earnings are a good
indicator of how things are going. OPTIONAL CONTINUATION: The way this information will be used is to
calculate average earnings. Your earnings will be added together with all the other respondents and then divided by
the total number of people who answer. Reports about earnings are summarized and sent to Job
Corps so that they can see how their former students are doing overall.
IF RESPONDENT IS STILL REFUSING GO TO Q. EM11_MIN.
PROGRAM CHECK: USE AN INDICATOR TO MARK THE FIRST TIME AN INTERVIEWER USES
THIS SCREEN WITH A RESPONDENT.
INTERVIEWER: IF YOU HAVE ALREADY READ THIS SCREEN TO THE RESPONDENT DURING A
PREVIOUS QUESTION CLICK ON NEXT QUESTION.

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MODULE 5: SCHOOL/TR INING Q4
Now I have some questions about school or training programs that you may have attended between
and ). Please think about any programs that lead to a certificate, credential, or improve employability.
SCHOOL 1:
ED_1. Did you attend any school, technical/vocational training, or college between and ?
Please include any program at the secondary level, the post-secondary level, other technical/vocation
training or occupational skills training, and online courses or other programs.
[OPTIONAL PROBE: This includes HSD, HSE, college, university, career technical programs,
training programs like Americorps, VISTA, and Public Allies, ESL courses.
1
2

YES
NO

8
9

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED [REFUSAL]

[GO TO MODULE 6]

ED_2. Did you attend or between and ?
1
2

Yes
No

[GO TO MODULE 6]

10
11

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

ED_3_TXT. What was the name of the school or training that you attended in Q4?

_____________________________________ [SCHOOL NAME1]

PROGRAMMER: FOR FOLLOWING QUESTIONS, USE
(FROM ED_3_TXT)
FOR SCHOOL/TRAINING NAME

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ED_5. What kind of school or training program was this?
MARK ONLY ONE
1. Courses (online or in-person) related to a hobby or interest (not your occupation)
2. Education prior to high school level (below 9 th grade)
3. Secondary level (high school at 9th grade or higher)
3a. Preparation for high school equivalency exam
4. Technical/vocational training (e.g., Americorps, VISTA, NCCC, and Public Allies)
5. Occupational skills training
6. Online courses or other programs that lead to a certificate, a credential,
improve employability (e.g., ESL courses)
7. College (4-yr)
8. Community or Junior college (2-yr)
9. Other _____(RECORD IN ED_5_TXT)

ED_5_ TXT

(GO TO ED_9)
(GO TO ED_9)
(GO TO ED_6)
(GO TO ED_6-HSE)
(GO TO ED7b)
(GO TO ED_7a)
or
(GO TO ED_7a)
(GO TO ED_8)
(GO TO ED_8)

DESCRIBE OTHER TRAINING [TEXT]

ED_6. HIGH SCHOOL
ED_6a. When did you start this program?
MONTH ___________ DAY_____

8
9

YEAR ____________

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

ED_6b. Was this program expected to last at least one semester/trimester/quarter (at least approximately
90 days)?
1
2

YES
NO

8
9

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

ED_6c. While you were enrolled in this program did you attend classes at least 20 hours per week?
OPTIONAL PROBE: Twenty hours per week would be about four hours a day.
1
2

YES
NO

8
9

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

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ED_6d. Did you receive a high school diploma?
1
2

YES
NO

GO TO ED9

8
9

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

GO TO ED9
GO TO ED9

ED_6e. When did you receive the diploma/pass the high school equivalency exam?
Month ______________

Year ____________

GO TO ED_9

ED_6-HSE. HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY
ED_6a_HSE. Have you taken the High School Equivalence (HSE) exam?
1
2

YES
NO

8
9

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

ED_6b_HSE. Have you passed the High School Equivalence (HSE) exam?
1
2

YES
NO

8
9

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

ED_6b_HSE. When did pass the exam?
MONTH ___________ DAY_____

8
9

YEAR ____________

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

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ED_7. TECHNICAL/VOCATIONAL TRAINING/OCCUPATIONAL SKILLS TRAINING/ONLINE
COURSES/OTHER EMPLOYABILITY ACTIVITIES
ED_7a. Was this program expected to last at least 90 days, or about 3 months?
1
2

YES
NO

8
9

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

ED_7b. When did you start this program?
MONTH ___________

8
9

YEAR ____________

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

ED_7c.
While you were enrolled in this program did you attend classes at least 20 hours per
week? OPTIONAL PROBE: Twenty hours per week would be about four hours a day.
1
2

YES
NO

8
9

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

ED_7d. Did you learn a new trade in this program?
1
2

YES
NO

GO TO ED_9

8
9

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

GO TO ED_9
GO TO ED_9

ED_7e. When did you complete the program?
Month ______________
8
9

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

Year ____________

GO TO ED_9

GO TO ED_9
GO TO ED_9

ED_7f. Did you receive a certificate or something that your job or a job in your field requires?
1
2

YES
NO

GO TO ED_9

8
9

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

GO TO ED_9
GO TO ED_9
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ED_7g. When did you receive the certificate?
Month ______________
8
9

ED_8.

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

Year ____________

GO TO ED_9

GO TO ED_9
GO TO ED_9

COLLEGE (4-yr)/COMMUNITY OR JUNIOR COLLEGE (2-yr)

ED_8a. Did you take college courses while you attended Job Corps?
1
2

Yes
No

(GO TO ED_9)

8 DON’T KNOW
9 REFUSED

(GO TO ED_9)
(GO TO ED_9)

ED_8b. When did you start college courses after leaving Job Corps?
1
2

Immediately / Continued / Never stopped
MONTH ___________
YEAR ____________

8
9

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

ED_8c. In any semester/quarter/trimester since leaving Job Corps have you taken 9 credits during the
regular school year or 6 credits during the summer session?
1
2

Yes
No

8
9

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

GO TO ED_8f

GO TO ED_9

ED_8d. How many classes have taken (or are currently taking) per semester/quarter/trimester since
leaving Job Corps?
ENTER NUMBER OF CLASSES _________
8
9

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

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ED_8e. Do these classes meet three times a week?
1
2

Yes
No

8
9

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

ED_8f. How many college credits have you passed (D or better) since you started college course during or
after Job Corps?
ENTER NUMBER OF CREDITS __________ if number is LESS THAN 12 GO ED_9
8
9

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

ED_8g. Approximately when (Month and Year) did you pass 12 college credits after starting the college
course during or after the Job Corps program.
MONTH __________
8
9

YEAR _____________

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

ED_9. Are you still in the program? Please count school breaks as enrolled if you intend to return to school after
the break.
1
2
8
9

YES [GO TO PROGRAM CHECK 6]
NO
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

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ED_10.

Why did you leave this program?

IF RESPONDENT GIVES MORE THAN ONE REASON, PROBE: What was the one main reason you are no
longer attending this (school/college/training) program? PROBE: Of the reasons you just gave, which one reason
was the main reason you are no longer attending?
OPTION BUTTONS [MARK ONLY ONE]
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12

GOT A JOB
NEEDED A JOB
GRADUATED/COMPLETED ENTIRE PROGRAM
EXPELLED OR ASKED TO LEAVE
DID NOT LIKE PROGRAM/INSTRUCTOR/CLASSES/ PROGRAM WAS BORING/LOST
INTEREST/CHANGED MIND
DID NOT GET INTO PROGRAM OR CLASSES WANTED
NOT DOING WELL/POOR GRADES OR PERFORMANCE
CHANGED PROGRAMS/SCHOOLS/COURSES
PROGRAM ENDED/SCHOOL CLOSED
TRANSPORTATION PROBLEMS
LEFT FOR PERSONAL REASONS (E.G., HEALTH, FAMILY, ETC.)
OTHER REASON, SPECIFY, (FJ_21_TXT)

98
99

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

ED_11_TXT. DESCRIBE OTHER REASON FOR LEAVING [TEXT]

SCHOOL 2:

ED_12 Did you attend any OTHER school, technical/vocational training, or college between and
? Please include any program at the secondary level, the post-secondary level, other
technical/vocation training or occupational skills training, and online courses or other programs.
[OPTIONAL PROBE: This includes HSD, HSE, college, university, career technical programs,
training programs like Americorps, VISTA, and Public Allies, ESL courses.
1
2

YES
NO

8
9

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED [REFUSAL]

[GO TO PROGRAM CHECK 6]

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ED_13_TXT. What was the name of this OTHER school or training program that you attended in Q4?
_____________________________________ [SCHOOL NAME2]

PROGRAMMER: FOR FOLLOWING QUESTIONS, USE
(FROM ED_13_TXT)
FOR SCHOOL/TRAINING NAME

PROGRAMMER: SKIPPED QUESTION NUMBER ED_14

ED_15. What kind of school or training program was this?
MARK ONLY ONE
3. Courses (online or in-person) related to a hobby or interest (not your occupation)
4. Education prior to high school level (below 9 th grade)
3. Secondary level (high school at 9 th grade or higher)
3a. Preparation for high school equivalency exam
4. Technical/vocational training (e.g., Americorps, VISTA, NCCC, and Public Allies)
5. Occupational skills training
6. Online courses or other programs that lead to a certificate, a credential,
or improve employability (e.g., ESL courses)
7. College (4-yr)
8. Community or Junior college (2-yr)
9. Other _____(RECORD IN ED_15_TXT)

(GO TO ED_19)
(GO TO ED_19)
(GO TO ED_16)
(GO TO ED_16-HSE)
(GO TO ED_17b)
(GO TO ED_17a)
(GO TO ED_17a)
(GO TO ED_18)
(GO TO ED_18)

ED_15_ TXT DESCRIBE OTHER TRAINING [TEXT]

ED_6. HIGH SCHOOL
ED_16a.

When did you start this program?

MONTH ___________ DAY_____

8
9

YEAR ____________

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

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ED_16b.
Was this program expected to last at least one semester/trimester/quarter (at least
approximately 90 days)?
1
2

YES
NO

8
9

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

ED_16c. While you were enrolled in this program did you attend classes at least 20 hours per week?
OPTIONAL PROBE: Twenty hours per week would be about four hours a day.
1
2

YES
NO

8
9

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

ED_16d. Did you receive a high school diploma?
1
2

YES
NO

GO TO ED9

8
9

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

GO TO ED9
GO TO ED9

ED_16e.

When did you receive the diploma/pass the high school equivalency exam?

Month ______________

Year ____________

GO TO ED_9

ED_16-HSE. HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY
ED_16a_HSE. Have you taken the High School Equivalence (HSE) exam?
1
2

YES
NO

8
9

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

ED_16b_HSE. Have you passed the High School Equivalence (HSE) exam?
1
2

YES
NO

8
9

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

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ED_16b_HSE. When did pass the exam?
MONTH ___________ DAY_____

8
9

YEAR ____________

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

ED_7. TECHNICAL/VOCATIONAL TRAINING/OCCUPATIONAL SKILLS TRAINING/ONLINE
COURSES/OTHER EMPLOYABILITY ACTIVITIES
ED_17a. Was this program expected to last at least 90 days, or about 3 months?
1
2

YES
NO

8
9

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

ED_17b.

When did you start this program?

MONTH ___________

8
9

YEAR ____________

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

ED_17c.
While you were enrolled in this program did you attend classes at least 20 hours per
week? OPTIONAL PROBE: Twenty hours per week would be about four hours a day.
1
2

YES
NO

8
9

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

ED_17d. Did you learn a new trade in this program?
1
2

YES
NO

GO TO ED_19

8
9

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

GO TO ED_19
GO TO ED_19

ED_17e. When did you complete the program?
Month ______________
8
9

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

Year ____________

GO TO ED_9

GO TO ED_19
GO TO ED_19
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ED_17f. Did you receive a certificate or something that your job or a job in your field requires?
1
2

YES
NO

GO TO ED_19

8
9

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

GO TO ED_19
GO TO ED_19

ED_17g. When did you receive the certificate?
Month ______________
8
9

ED_18.

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

Year ____________

GO TO ED_9

GO TO ED_19
GO TO ED_19

COLLEGE (4-yr)/COMMUNITY OR JUNIOR COLLEGE (2-yr)

ED_18a.
1
2

Did you take college courses while you attended Job Corps?
Yes
No

(GO TO ED_19)

10 DON’T KNOW
11 REFUSED

(GO TO ED_19)
(GO TO ED_19)

ED_18b. When did you start college courses after leaving Job Corps?
1
2

Immediately / Continued / Never stopped
MONTH ___________
YEAR ____________

8
9

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

ED_18c. In any semester/quarter/trimester since leaving Job Corps have you taken 9 credits during the
regular school year or 6 credits during the summer session?
1
2

Yes
No

8
9

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

GO TO ED_18f

GO TO ED_19

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ED_18d. How many classes have taken (or are currently taking) per semester/quarter/trimester since
leaving Job Corps?
ENTER NUMBER OF CLASSES _________
8
9

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

ED_18e. Do these classes meet three times a week?
1
2

Yes
No

8
9

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

ED_18f. How many college credits have you passed (D or better) since you started college course
during or after Job Corps?
ENTER NUMBER OF CREDITS __________ if number is LESS THAN 12 GO ED_19
8
9

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

ED_18g. Approximately when (Month and Year) did you pass 12 college credits after starting the
college course during or after the Job Corps program.
MONTH __________
8
9

YEAR _____________

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

ED_19. Are you still in the ()? Please count school breaks as enrolled if you intend to
return to school after the break.
1
2
8
9

YES [GO TO PROGRAM CHECK 6]
NO
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

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ED_20.

Why did you leave this (?

IF RESPONDENT GIVES MORE THAN ONE REASON, PROBE: What was the one main reason you are no
longer attending this (school/college/training) program? PROBE: Of the reasons you just gave, which one reason
was the main reason you are no longer attending?
OPTION BUTTONS [MARK ONLY ONE]
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12

GOT A JOB
NEEDED A JOB
GRADUATED/COMPLETED ENTIRE PROGRAM
EXPELLED OR ASKED TO LEAVE
DID NOT LIKE PROGRAM/INSTRUCTOR/CLASSES/ PROGRAM WAS BORING/LOST
INTEREST/CHANGED MIND
DID NOT GET INTO PROGRAM OR CLASSES WANTED
NOT DOING WELL/POOR GRADES OR PERFORMANCE
CHANGED PROGRAMS/SCHOOLS/COURSES
PROGRAM ENDED/SCHOOL CLOSED
TRANSPORTATION PROBLEMS
LEFT FOR PERSONAL REASONS (E.G., HEALTH, FAMILY, ETC.)
OTHER REASON, SPECIFY, (FJ_21_TXT)

98
99

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

ED_21_TXT. DESCRIBE OTHER REASON FOR LEAVING [TEXT]
PROGRAMMER CHECK 6:
IF RESPONDENT WAS NOT WORKING AND NOT IN SCHOOL LAST QUARTER
(FJ_2 AND FJ_13 =NO) GO TO MODULE 6, OTHERWISE GO TO MODULE 7.

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REFUSAL
SCHOOL REFUSAL SCREEN
READ TO RESPONDENT.
We understand that people are sometimes hesitant to talk about their personal lives. I want to assure you
that we will only use this information for this research and not for any other purpose. We ask about your
educational experiences only so that Job Corps can better understand how former students are doing
after leaving Job Corps.
IF RESPONDENT STILL REFUSES TO GO ON WITH THIS SECTION, CLICK ;
ELSE,CLICK TO RETURN TO AND ENTER R'S RESPONSE.
PROGRAM CHECK: USE AN INDICATOR TO MARK THE FIRST TIME AN INTERVIEWER USES
THIS SCREEN WITH A RESPONDENT.
INTERVIEWER: IF YOU HAVE ALREADY READ THIS SCREEN TO THE RESPONDENT DURING A
PREVIOUS QUESTION CLICK ON NEXT AND GO TO THE NEXT SECTION.

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MODULE 6 -NEITHER WORKING NOR SCHOOL
PROGRAMMER NOTE:
IF RESPONDENT IS NOT CURRENTLY WORKING AND NOT CURRENTLY IN SCHOOL
(Q2_E1 = NO AND ED_1 = NO) ASK QUESTIONS IN THIS MODULE.

NW1. Are you currently looking for work?
1 YES (GO TO NW4)
2 NO
10 DON’T KNOW
11 REFUSED

(GO TO NW4)
(GO TO NW4)

NW2. What is the main reason you are not looking for work? INTERVIEWER IF RESPONDENT GIVES
MORE THAN ONE REASON PROBE: Of the reasons you just gave, which would you say is the one
main reason?
MARK ONLY ONE
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
98
99
NW3_TXT

I ALREADY HAVE A JOB/ HAVE A JOB I AM RETURNING TO/WAITING FOR
TEMPORARY AGENCY PLACEMENT)
NO JOBS AVAILABLE/CANNOT FIND A JOB/CANNOT FIND A JOB FOR
ADEQUATE PAY
LACKS QUALIFICATIONS FOR A JOB
DISCRIMINATION
CHILDCARE PROBLEMS (CAN’T AFFORD, SCHEDULING)
OTHER PERSONAL OR FAMILY PROBLEMS/OBLIGATION
HEALTH/INJURY/ILLNESS/MEDICAL LIMITATIONS
CONFLICT WITH SCHOOL OR TRAINING
TRANSPORTATION PROBLEMS
OTHER, SPECIFY REASON
GO TO Q. NW4_TXT
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
OTHER REASON NOT LOOKING FOR WORK [TEXT]

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NW4. If you get a job, how many hours per week do you want to work? IF RESPONDENT SAYS,
“FULL TIME”/“PART TIME” PROBE: And how many hours per week would that be?
MARK ONLY ONE
1
2
3

10
11

LESS THAN 20 HOURS
BETWEEN 20 AND 31 HOURS
32 OR MORE HOURS

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

NW5. Are you currently planning to attend school or training?
1 YES (GO TO NW6)
2 NO (GO TO MODULE 7)
10 DON’T KNOW
11 REFUSED

(GO TO NW4)
(GO TO NW4)

NW6. What type of school or training would you like to attend?

MARK ONLY ONE
1
2
3
4
5
6

Courses (online or in-person) related to a hobby or interest (not your occupation)
Education prior to high school level
Secondary level (high school or preparation for high school equivalency exam)
Technical/vocational training (e.g., Americorps, VISTA, NCCC, and Public Allies)
Occupational skills training
Online courses or other programs that lead to a certificate, a credential, or improve employability (e.g.,
ESL courses)
7 College (4-yr)
8 Community or Junior college (2-yr)
9 Other (RECORD IN ED_5_TXT)
ED_5_ TXT

DESCRIBE OTHER TRAINING [TEXT]

PROGRAM NOTE: GO TO NEXT MODULE

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MODULE 7 - S TISF CTION WITH JOB CORPS

TO CLOSE, I WOULD LIKE TO ASK YOU A FEW QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR JOB CORPS EXPERIENCE.
S1. On a scale of 1 to 10, where 1 is the least satisfied and 10 is the most satisfied, how would you rate your
overall satisfaction with the quality of training provided by Job Corps?
Interviewer: Record number __________________
98
DON’T KNOW
99
REFUSED
S2. On a scale of 1 to 10, where 1 is the least satisfied and 10 is the most satisfied, how well did the Job Corps
center you attended prepare you for employment or further schooling?
Interviewer: Record number __________________
98
DON’T KNOW
99
REFUSED
S3. Next, I’m going to read a list of services you may have received while in Job Corps.
Using the same scale of 1 to 10, where 1 is the least satisfied and 10 is the most satisfied, how satisfied were you
with the following services: (READ EACH OPTION AND RECORD RESPONSE)
RECORD
RATING (1-10)

97
NA

98
DK

99
REF

1. Job Corps orientation at the center
2. Job search skills training
3. Employability training (resume development, interviewing
skills, career success skills)
4. Reading classes
5. Math classes
6. HSD or HSE classes
7. Career Technical Training
8. Counselor
9. Social activities / student life
10. Assistance with finding job openings
11. Assistance scheduling interviews
12. Assistance with transition after Job Corps

IF NON-GRADUATE GO TO S4; GRADUATES GO TO S5

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S4
Our records indicate you left Job Corps before completing your career technical training or obtaining your
HSD/HSE. What would you say was the main reason you did not complete your program?
1 Got a job or needed job
2 Went to another job training program
3 Went to school/to another education program
4 Did not want HSD or HSE
5 Medical/administrative termination (Pregnancy, illness)
6 Disciplinary separation (Zero Tolerance or Level II infraction)
7 Child care issues
8 Did not like the program or program boring
9 Home or family issues
10 Dissatisfaction with quality of program
11 Did not like or get along with program staff
12 Did not like or get along with other students
13 Did not feel safe on center
14 Other, Specify (Go to S5a)
S4a_TXT
98
99

OTHER: _________________________
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

S5 Thinking about the educational and career technical training services offered by the Job Corps program, is it the
kind of program you would recommend to a friend?

1
2

YES
NO
8 DON’T KNOW
9
REFUSED

S6 Do you have any other comments about Job Corps that you would like to make?

1
2

YES
NO (GO TO CLOSING)

8
9

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

S6a: Record comments: ________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________

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CLOSING:
This is the end of the interview. Thank you very much for taking the time and participation.
I want to check your address and telephone number where we can reach you next time so that Job Corps can mail you
a check and thank you for doing this survey.

INSERT SCRIPT FOR ADDRESS VERIFICATION

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