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Adult
Adult Training
Training and
and Education
Education Survey
Survey
Part of the 2015 National Household Education Survey
Part of the 2017 National Household Education Survey
Thank you for helping us with this
survey. Based on the information
we received from your household
in your last survey, we’re asking
you to complete this final step.
Administered by
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Economics and Statistics Administration
U.S. Census Bureau
NHES-ATES
(XX/XX/XXXX)
Instructions
In response to the survey you answered earlier, we recorded that the
person listed below is between the ages of 16 to 65, is not in high school,
and lives in this household. If this information is not correct, please call us
toll-free at 1-888-xxx-xxxx to let us know.
These questions should be filled out by:
No one else in the household should fill out the survey.
To answer a question, simply mark the box [X] that best represents your
answer.
Use a black or blue pen, if available, to complete this survey.
Please return the completed survey using the postage-paid envelope
provided.
The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), within the U.S. Department of Education, is authorized to conduct
this study by the Education Sciences Reform Act of 2002 (ESRA 2002; 20 USC § 9543). The U.S. Census Bureau is
administering this survey on behalf of NCES. You do not have to provide the information requested. However, the
information you provide will help the Department of Education’s ongoing efforts to learn more about the educational
experiences of children and families. There are no penalties should you choose not to participate in this study. Your
answers may be used only for statistical purposes and may not be disclosed, or used, in identifiable form for any other
purpose except as required by law (20 USC § 9573). Your responses will be combined with those from other participants
to produce summary statistics and reports.
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 survey is xxxx-xxxx. The
time required to complete this survey is estimated to average 10 minutes per response, including the time to review
instructions, gather the data needed, and complete and review the survey. If you have any comments concerning the
accuracy of the time estimate, suggestions for improving this survey, or any comments or concerns regarding the status
of your individual submission of this survey, please write to: National Household Education Survey, National Center for
Education Statistics, 1990 K Street, NW, Room 9016, Washington, DC 20006. Do not return the completed form to this
address.
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2. Which one of the following best describes the field
of study for the highest level of school you have
completed?
Mark [X] ONE only.
Education
1. What is the highest degree or level of school you
have completed?
If there was more than one, please choose the one
you consider most important.
Mark [X] ONE only.
General studies, no major, or undeclared major
Accounting, finance, insurance, or real estate
Administrative support
Agriculture
Audio, broadcasting, multimedia, or graphic
technologies
Business management, administration, or
marketing
Communications or journalism
Computer science or information technology
Professional degree beyond a bachelor’s degree
(for example, MD, DDS, DVM, LLB, JD)
Construction, repair, manufacturing, or
transportation
Cosmetology
Doctorate degree (for example, PhD, EdD)
Education
Engineering or architecture
English language or literature
Fine arts or music
Healthcare
Law or legal studies
Law enforcement, security, or firefighting
Liberal arts
Psychology
Religious vocations or theology
Science or mathematics
Social or human services or public administration
Social sciences, political science, economics, or
history
Other — Specify:
Elementary or high school, but no high school
diploma or GED®
High school diploma
GED® or alternative high school credential
Some college credit but less than one year of
college credit
1 or more years of college credit, no degree
Associate’s degree (for example, AA, AS)
Bachelor’s degree (for example, BA, BS)
Master’s degree (for example, MA, MS, MEng,
MEd, MSW, MBA)
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3. Are you currently enrolled at a college, university,
technical or trade school, or other school?
Certifications and Licenses
No
Yes, as a part-time student
Yes, as a full-time student
6. Do you have a currently active professional
certification or a state or industry license? Do not
include business licenses, such as a liquor license or
vending license.
A professional certification or license shows you are
qualified to perform a specific job and includes things
like Licensed Realtor, Certified Medical Assistant,
Certified Teacher, or an IT certification.
4. Since leaving high school, have you taken any classes
to learn English as a second language, sometimes
called ESL or ESOL classes?
No
Yes
5. Since leaving high school, have you taken any
literacy classes to help improve your reading? Do
not include college-level classes.
No
Yes
GO TO question 30
7. If yes, how many currently active certifications and
licenses do you have?
If you had to get a certification in order to get a
license, count each certification and license
separately.
No
Yes
number of certifications and licenses
8. The next few questions ask about the certification
and license that you consider to be your most important. What is the name of your most important
certification or license?
9. What kind of work is your most important
certification or license for?
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10. Is your most important certification or license
required by a federal, state, or local government
agency (such as a state board) in order to do that
kind of work?
14. Did you prepare for getting your most important
certification or license by...
Mark [X] ONE box for EACH ITEM below.
No
Yes
Don’t know
Mark [X] ONE box for EACH ITEM below.
Yes
▼
▼
c. taking classes or training
from a company, association,
or union?..............................
b. a certification or license in a field
in which you already have
another certification or license
from a different state ?………….
d. studying on your own using
textbooks or on-line
resources?………………………….
▼
15. Did any of the following help pay for this
certification or license (for example, exam fees, tuition, books, or supplies)?
c. a specialized certification or
license in a field in which you
already have another certification
or license?...................................
Mark [X] ONE box for EACH ITEM below.
d. an advanced-level certification or
license in a field in which you
already have another certification
or license?....................................
a. Your employer (include
reimbursements)………………..
12. Can your most important certification or license be
revoked or suspended for any reason?
▼
b. taking classes from a college,
technical school, or trade
school? ................................
a. your first certification or license
in this field ? .........................
Yes
a. taking classes related to this
field of work during high
school?……………………………..
11. Would you describe this certification or license as...
No
No
b. A scholarship or grant from
the federal government ......
No
Yes
Don’t know
c. A loan from the federal
government………………………..
13. In what year did you first get your most important
certification or license?
d. A scholarship or grant from a
school…………………………………..
e. A loan from a private
financial institution .............
f.
A family member or
friend…………………………………..
g. Other (specify) .....................
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No
Yes
▼
▼
16. Is your most important certification or license for
your current job?
Not applicable, not currently working
No
Yes
17. How useful has your most important certification
or license been for each of the following?
a. Getting a job
21. Is your second-most important certification or
license required by a federal, state, or local
government agency (such as a state board) in order
to do that kind of work?
22. Would you describe this certification or license as...
Not useful
Somewhat useful
Very useful
Too soon to tell
b. Keeping a job
Mark [X] ONE box for EACH ITEM below.
No
Yes
▼
▼
d. an advanced-level certification or
license in a field in which you
already have another certification ▼
or license?.................................
▼
a. your first certification or license
in this field ?………………………….
Not useful
Somewhat useful
Very useful
Too soon to tell
c. Keeping you marketable to employers or clients
b. a certification or license in a field
in which you already have
another certification or license
from a different state ?…………..
c. a specialized certification or
license in a field in which you
already have another certification
or license?……………………………..
Not useful
Somewhat useful
Very useful
Too soon to tell
d. Improving your work skills
Not useful
Somewhat useful
Very useful
Too soon to tell
18. Do you have another currently active certification
or license?
No
GO TO question 30
No
Yes
Don’t know
23. Can your second-most important certification or
license be revoked or suspended for any reason?
Yes
19. If yes, what is the name of your second-most
important certification or license?
No
Yes
Don’t know
24. Do you have another currently active certification
or license?
No
GO TO question 30
Yes
25. If yes, what is the name of your third-most
20. What kind of work is your second-most important
certification or license for?
important certification or license?
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Preparation for New
Certifications and Licenses
26. What kind of work is your third-most important
certification or license for?
30. Are you currently working on any of the following?
a. Maintaining or renewing a professional
certification or license
27. Is your third-most important certification or license
required by a federal, state, or local government
agency (such as a state board) in order to do that
kind of work?
b. Getting a new professional certification or
license
No
Yes
Don’t know
28. Would you describe this certification or license as...
Mark [X] ONE box for EACH ITEM below.
No
Yes
▼
▼
No
Yes
GO TO question 47
31. The next few questions ask about the new
certification or license you are working on that you
consider to be the most important. What is the
name of the most important new certification or
license that you are working on?
a. your first certification or license
in this field ?. ................. ….….
b. a certification or license in a field
in which you already have
another certification or license
from a different state?………….
32. What kind of work is this certification or license for?
c. a specialized certification or license in a field in which you already have another certification
or license?...............................
33. Is this certification or license required by a federal,
state, or local government agency (such as a state
board) in order to do that kind of work?
d. an advanced-level certification or
license in a field in which you
already have another certification
or license?................................
29. Can your third-most important certification or
license be revoked or suspended for any reason?
No
Yes
No
Yes
Don’t know
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No
Yes
Don’t know
34. Would you describe this certification or license as...
37. Are any of the following required to get this
certification or license?
Mark [X] ONE box for EACH ITEM below.
Mark [X] ONE box for EACH ITEM below.
No
Yes
▼
▼
a. your first certification or license
in this field ?…………………………..
a. Demonstrating skills while on
job .........................................
b. a certification or license in a field
in which you already have another certification or license from a
different state ?……………………...
b. Completing an internship,
practicum, clerkship, externship, apprenticeship, or similar program .........................
c. Working a minimum number
of years in the field……………..
c. a specialized certification or license in a field in which you already have another certification
or license ?.................................
d. Completing a certificate or
degree from a college, university, technical school, or
trade school .........................
d. an advanced-level certification or
license in a field in which you
already have another certification
or license?....................................
c. Passing a certification or
licensing exam ………………….
f.
35. In what month and year did you start working on
this certification or license?
g. Other (specify)………….……..
/
Month
Year
36. In what month and year do you expect to get this
certification or license?
/
Month
Submitting a portfolio of
work………………………….……..
Year
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No
Yes
▼
▼
38. Have you done any of the following as part of working on this certification or license?
41. As part of working on this certification or license,
have you taken any classes or trainings from a
company, association, or union?
Mark [X] ONE box for EACH ITEM below.
No
Yes
▼
▼
No
Yes
GO TO question 43
42. As part of working on this certification or license,
how many classes or trainings have you taken from a
company, association, or union?
a. Demonstrated skills while on
the job………………………...…….
b. Participated in an internship,
practicum, clerkship, Externship, apprenticeship, or similar program ..........................
number of classes or trainings
43. As part of working on this certification or license,
have you studied on your own using textbooks or
online resources?
No
Yes
c. Worked in the field…………..
d. Enrolled in a certificate or
degree program from a college, technical school, or
trade school……………………..
44. Did (or will) any of the following help pay for this
certification or license (for example, exam fees,
tuition, books, or supplies)?
e. Took a certification or licensing exam...............................
Mark [X] ONE box for EACH ITEM below.
f.
Submitted a portfolio of
work…………………………………..
39. As part of working on this certification or license,
have you taken any classes or trainings from a
college, technical school, or trade school?
No
Yes
a. Your employer (include reimbursements)……………………….
GO TO question 41
b. A scholarship or grant from
the federal government ......
c. A loan from the federal
government………………………..
40. As part of working on this certification or license,
how many classes or trainings have you taken from a
college, technical school, or trade school?
d. A scholarship or grant from a
school……………………….………..
number of classes or trainings
e. A loan from a private
financial institution …………….
f.
A family member or a
friend…………………………………..
g. Other (specify)…………………...
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No
Yes
▼
▼
45. Did (or will) your employer give you paid release time
to work on this certification or license? That is, did
(or will) your employer let you work on this certification or license as part of your paid work hours?
Not applicable, have not been employed while
working on this certification or license
No
Yes
46. Do any of the following describe why you are working
on this certification or license?
Yes
▼
▼
a. To get a different job in the same
field……………………………………...
No
Yes
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a. Cost of preparation activities
b. To get a job in a new field……..
c. To keep your job……………………
d. To get a promotion or increase
your pay ………………………………..
Not at all
Somewhat
Very much
b. Timing or location of preparation activities (for
example, exams, classes, or work experience
programs)
e. To meet an employer requirement or expectation ………….….
f.
47. In the past five years, have you seriously considered working on a new professional certification
or license that you did not end up getting?
48. Thinking of all the new professional certifications
or licenses you considered working on in the past
five years but did not end up getting – to what
extent was each of the following a barrier to
getting any of these certifications or licenses?
Mark [X] ONE box for EACH ITEM below.
No
Certifications and Licenses You
Have Considered Getting
To satisfy the requirements for
working in your field …………….
g. To make you more marketable to
employers or clients ……………..
Not at all
Somewhat
Very much
c. Difficulty of classes or exams
h. Other (specify) ……………………….
Not at all
Somewhat
Very much
d. Dissatisfaction with classes or training materials
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Not at all
Somewhat
Very much
e.
f.
Work responsibilities
j.
Not sure of the value of the certification or
license
Not at all
Somewhat
Not at all
Very much
Somewhat
Very much
Family/home responsibilities
k. Other (specify)
Not at all
Somewhat
Not at all
Very much
Somewhat
Very much
g. Transportation constraints
Not at all
Somewhat
Very much
h. Personal problems, injury or illness
i.
Not at all
Somewhat
Very much
Not sure about the process of obtaining the
certification or license
Not at all
Somewhat
Very much
Thank You.
Please return this questionnaire in the postage-paid envelope provided. If you have lost the
envelope, mail the completed questionnaire to:
National Household Education Survey
[RETURN ADDRESS HERE]
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Commonly Asked Questions
Q: How was my household chosen?
A: Your address was randomly selected from among all of the home addresses in the nation. It was selected
using scientific sampling methods to represent other U.S. households. The sample was designed so that
surveys of only a few thousand people will accurately describe the educational experiences of almost all
Americans.
Q: Why should I participate? Do I have to do this?
A: Your answers are very important to the success of this study. You represent thousands of other adults like
yourself, and you cannot be replaced. This survey is voluntary. You may choose not to answer any or all
questions in this survey, but in order for the survey to be representative, it is important that you complete and
return it. Those who do not return the survey will not be represented in statistics used by policymakers and
researchers. There are no penalties should you choose not to participate in the study.
Q: Will the information I provide be kept confidential? Will my privacy be protected?
A: Your responses will be combined with those from other adults to produce statistical summaries about
education and training in the United States. Your individual data will not be reported. Your answers may be
used only for statistical purposes and may not be disclosed, or used, in identifiable form for any other
purpose except as required by law (20 USC § 9573).
Q: How will my response help the Federal Government?
A: The U.S. Departments of Education and Labor want to understand how adults acquire and maintain the skills
they need for work. This survey is the only way these Departments can learn about the education and
training that adults receive from schools, employers, and other training sponsors. The survey will allow
policymakers and researchers to better understand the demand for education and training programs, and
can help direct national policy in these areas. Your responses will be combined with those from other
households to inform educators, policymakers, and schools about how adults in the U.S. learn the skills
needed for work.
Q: Who is conducting this study?
A: The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), within the U.S. Department of Education, is authorized
to conduct this study by the Education Sciences Reform Act of 2002 (ESRA 2002; 20 USC § 9543). The U.S.
Census Bureau is administering this survey on behalf of NCES. This study has been approved by the Office
of Management and Budget (OMB), the office that reviews all federally sponsored surveys.
Q: What if I have other questions?
A: If you have any questions about the study, you may send e-mail to xxxx@census.gov or you may call the
Census Bureau toll-free at 1-800-xxx-xxxx
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| File Type | application/pdf |
| Author | Manville, Kirsten |
| File Modified | 2016-02-09 |
| File Created | 2016-02-09 |