2017 National Household Education Surveys Program (NHES) Adult Training and Education Survey (ATES) Work-Related Education and Training Concept Interviews

Attachment 2 – Recruitment Screener

NHES 2017 ATES Concept Interviews

The following text will be shown on the second screen:

Your answers may be used only for research purposes and may not be disclosed, or used, in identifiable form for any other purpose except as required by law (20 USC § 9573). According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a valid OMB control number. The valid OMB control number for this voluntary screener is 1850-0803. The time required to complete this screener is estimated to average 3 minutes per response. If you have any comments concerning the accuracy of the time estimate or any comments or concerns regarding the status of your individual submission of this screener, please contact [Recruitment Contact Info] or write to: Sharon Boivin, National Household Education Survey, National Center for Education Statistics, 1990 K Street, NW, Room 9016, Washington, DC 20006.

[All items in this form will be required]

The U.S. Department of Education is conducting a brief but important study about adults’ education and training experiences. American Institutes for Research (AIR) is assisting with this research. We are looking for people to help us learn more about the education and training adults complete to help them do their work. As part of this study, participants will complete a one-hour interview over the telephone. The information gained from the study will be used to make sure that the right questions are being asked in a survey that is currently being developed by the U.S. Department of Education. Your participation in this study is voluntary, and you will receive no sales pitch or follow-up calls based on your participation.

This online form includes a few questions to see if you qualify for the study. It should take about three minutes to complete the form.

1. What is the highest degree or level of education you have completed?

1. Less than high school

2. High school diploma or alternative high school credential (GED^®)

3. Some college but no degree; trade, technical or vocational school

4. College degree (associate’s degree, bachelor’s degree)

5. Graduate degree (master’s degree, professional degree, or doctoral degree)

2. Which of the following best describes your current employment status?

1. Working full time

2. Working part time

3. Full-time student

4. Not currently employed but looking for work

5. Not currently employed and not looking for work (e.g., retired, homemaker)

[IF FULL-TIME STUDENT OR NOT EMPLOYED & NOT LOOKING, THANK AND TERMINATE]

[RANDOMIZE ORDER OF Q4-5 BLOCK, 6-7 BLOCK, AND 8-9 BLOCK]

[IF NOT CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BUT LOOKING, SKIP TO Q4]

3. Please tell us a bit about your current job(s). What kind of work do you do? What are your most important activities or duties?

_____________________________________

4. Are you currently participating in classes or training to help you prepare for a certification, license, or certificate?

1. Yes

2. No

[IF NO, SKIP TO Q6]

5. Please tell us a bit about the classes or training you are currently participating in to help you prepare for a certification, license, or certificate.

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6. Are you currently participating in classes or training to help you maintain a work-related credential, maintain or update job skills, or get a promotion?

1. Yes

2. No

[IF NO, SKIP TO Q8]

7. Please tell us a bit about the classes or training you are currently participating in to help you maintain a work-related credential, maintain or update job skills, or get a promotion.

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8. Are you currently participating in classes or training to help you prepare for a new job or career?

1. Yes

2. No

[IF NO, SKIP TO Q10]

9. Please tell us a bit about the classes or training you are currently participating in to help you prepare for a new job or career.

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[IF R HAS NOT PROVIDED A YES RESPONSE TO ANY OF Qs 4,6,8, THANK AND TERMINATE]

10. In which state are you currently living?

[Drop-down menu]

11. Are you male or female?

1. Male

2. Female

12. How old are you?

_____ years old

[IF <18 OR >65, THANK AND TERMINATE]

13. Are you of Hispanic, Spanish, or Latino origin?

1. Yes

2. No

14. What is your race? You may select one or more races.

1. American Indian or Alaska Native

2. Asian

3. Black or African American

4. Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander

5. White

15. When is the last time you participated in a research study or focus group?

1. Within the last 3 months

2. 3-6 months ago

3. 7-12 months ago

4. More than 12 months ago

5. I have never participated in a research study or focus group.

[IF IN THE LAST 6 MONTHS, THANK AND TERMINATE]

[IF NOT CURRENTLY WORKING, SKIP Q16]

16. Do you work for the American Institutes for Research or the U. S. Department of Education?

1. Yes

2. No

[IF YES, THANK AND TERMINATE]

Based on your answers, you meet the criteria for participating in an interview to talk in more detail about the work-related classes and training in which you are currently participating. The interview would last about 1 hour in length and would be conducted over the telephone. After the interview, you will receive $25 as a thank you for completing the interview.

Please enter your contact information below, so that we can contact you about scheduling an interview.

17. What is your name?

________________________________________________

18. What is your phone number? Please include the area code.

_________________________________________________

19. What is your email address?

_________________________________________________

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