ATTACHMENT 8
SUPPLEMENT QUESTIONNAIRE
Current Population Survey, August 2021
Veterans Supplement
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H_SUPP_I
The information you give is important. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and the Veterans Employment and Training Service sponsor the Veterans Supplement. They will analyze these data to measure trends in veteran employment and unemployment and to formulate policies and programs regarding employment and job training for veterans.
PRESS ENTER TO PROCEED
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PRESUP
This month we are asking some additional questions concerning service in the Armed Forces.
ENTER (1) TO PROCEED
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NXTPR
(ENTER LINE NO: number FOR NAME/(I need to talk with/I also need to talk with) (name/READ LIST OF NAMES) (Is he/she at home now?/Are either of them at home now?/Are any of them at home now?)
CALLBACK #: l LINE NO. Q-NEED NAME AGE RELATION
l (person 1)
ENTER LINE NUMBER l (person 2)
FOR INTERVIEW l (person 3)
(R) Respondent refused FOR l (person 4)
someone else l (person 5)
l (person 6)
l (person 7)
l (person 8)
l (person 9)
l (person 10)
l (person 11)
l (person 12)
If the person you need is not available and this is not the second callback hit F10 to exit. When you have finished everyone then Enter 0 (zero) to exit.
l (person 1)
ENTER LINE NUMBER l (person 2)
FOR INTERVIEW l (person 3)
(R) Respondent refused FOR l (person 4)
someone else l (person 5)
l (person 6)
l (person 7)
l (person 8)
l (person 9)
l (person 10)
l (person 11)
l (person 12)
If the person you need is not available and this is not the second callback hit F10 to exit. When you have finished everyone then Enter 0 (zero) to exit.
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NXTPR3
Is this a Self or Proxy response?
***DO NOT ASK, INTERVIEWER CHECK ITEM***
Only take a proxy if this is the 2nd callback, the person will not return before closeout or the household is getting irritated.
Only take a proxy if this is the 2nd callback, the person will not return before closeout or the household is getting irritated.
(1) Self
(2) Proxy
(2) Proxy
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NXPER5
*** DO NOT ASK ***
ENTER LINE NUMBER OF CURRENT RESPONDENT
ENTER LINE NUMBER OF CURRENT RESPONDENT
l LINE NO. NAME AGE RELATION
l (person 1)
l (person 2)
l (person 3)
l (person 4)
l (person 5)
l (person 6)
l (person 7)
l (person 8)
l (person 9)
l (person 10)
l (person 1)
l (person 2)
l (person 3)
l (person 4)
l (person 5)
l (person 6)
l (person 7)
l (person 8)
l (person 9)
l (person 10)
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S0
I now have a few questions to ask you about [your/NAME] service in the Armed Forces. The Department of Veterans Affairs and the Veterans' Employment and Training Service of the Department of Labor sponsor the following questions. The goal of these questions is to understand what services veterans need to help with the transition to civilian employment. As a reminder, your responses will not impact [your/NAME] benefits and will not be seen by employers. Please do not disclose any classified information.
ENTER (1) TO CONTINUE
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S1
[Have/Has] [you/NAME] ever been a member of the Reserve or National Guard?
(1) Yes (Skip to S2)
(2) No (Skip to S5)
(D) Don't know (Skip to S5)
(R) Refused (Skip to S5)
(2) No (Skip to S5)
(D) Don't know (Skip to S5)
(R) Refused (Skip to S5)
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S2
[Are/Is] [you/NAME] currently a member of the Reserve or National Guard?
(1) Yes
(2) No
(D) Don't know
(R) Refused
(2) No
(D) Don't know
(R) Refused
All Entries: If any PEAFWHN(1-4)=1,2 goto
Else goto S5
Else goto S5
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S3
Was any of [your/NAME's] active service the result of a call-up from the Reserve or National Guard?
(1) Yes (Skip to S4)
(2) No (Skip to S5)
(D) Don't know (Skip to S5)
(R) Refused (Skip to S5)
(2) No (Skip to S5)
(D) Don't know (Skip to S5)
(R) Refused (Skip to S5)
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S4
Was [your/NAME's] LAST period on active duty a result of a call-up from the Reserve or National Guard?
(1) Yes (Skip to S5)
(2) No (Skip to S5)
Blind: (D) Don't know (Skip to S5)
(R) Refused (Skip to S5)
(2) No (Skip to S5)
Blind: (D) Don't know (Skip to S5)
(R) Refused (Skip to S5)
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S5
How long did [your/NAME's] serve on ACTIVE DUTY in the Armed Forces?
(1) 6 months or less (Skip to S6)
(2) More than 6 months, less than 2 years (Skip to S6)
(3) 2 to 3 years (Skip to S6)
(4) 4 to 5 years (Skip to S6)
(5) 6 to 9 years (Skip to S6)
(6) 10 to 14 years (Skip to S6)
(7) 15 to 19 years (Skip to S6)
(8) 20 years or more (Skip to S6)
Blind: (D) Don't know (Skip to S6)
(R) Refused (Skip to S6)
(2) More than 6 months, less than 2 years (Skip to S6)
(3) 2 to 3 years (Skip to S6)
(4) 4 to 5 years (Skip to S6)
(5) 6 to 9 years (Skip to S6)
(6) 10 to 14 years (Skip to S6)
(7) 15 to 19 years (Skip to S6)
(8) 20 years or more (Skip to S6)
Blind: (D) Don't know (Skip to S6)
(R) Refused (Skip to S6)
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S6
Did [you/NAME] EVER serve in a combat or war zone? Persons serving in a combat or war zone often receive combat zone tax exclusion, Imminent Danger Pay, or Hostile Fire Pay.
(1) Yes
(2) No
Blind: (D) Don't know
(R) Refused
(2) No
Blind: (D) Don't know
(R) Refused
All entries:
If any PEAFWHN(1-4) = 4 then goto S7
Else if (any PEAFWHN(1-4) =5 AND any PEAFWHN(1-4) ne 4) OR (any PEAFWHN(1-4) =3 AND any PEAFWHN(1-4) ne 4 or 5 AND PRTAGE >= 70) then goto S7a
Else if any PEAFWHN(1-4) = 1 then goto S8
Else if any PEAFWHN(1-4) = 6,7,8,9 goto S10
Else goto S9
If any PEAFWHN(1-4) = 4 then goto S7
Else if (any PEAFWHN(1-4) =5 AND any PEAFWHN(1-4) ne 4) OR (any PEAFWHN(1-4) =3 AND any PEAFWHN(1-4) ne 4 or 5 AND PRTAGE >= 70) then goto S7a
Else if any PEAFWHN(1-4) = 1 then goto S8
Else if any PEAFWHN(1-4) = 6,7,8,9 goto S10
Else goto S9
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S7
[(Were you)/(Was he/she)] on active duty in Vietnam, Laos, or Cambodia; in the waters in or around these countries; or fly missions over these areas at any time between August 5, 1964 and May 7, 1975?
(1) Yes
(2) No
Blind: (D) Don't know
(R) Refused
(2) No
Blind: (D) Don't know
(R) Refused
If (any PEAFWHN(1-4) =5 AND any PEAFWHN(1-4) ne 4) OR (any PEAFWHN(1-4) =3 AND any PEAFWHN(1-4) ne 4 or 5 AND PRTAGE >= 70) then goto S7a
Else if any PEAFWHN(1-4) = 1 then goto S8
Else if any PEAFWHN(1-4) = 6,7,8,9 goto S10
Else goto S9
Else if any PEAFWHN(1-4) = 1 then goto S8
Else if any PEAFWHN(1-4) = 6,7,8,9 goto S10
Else goto S9
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S7A
[(Were you)/(Was he/she)] on active duty in Vietnam, Cambodia, or Laos; in the waters in or around these countries; or fly missions over these areas at any time between February 28, 1961 and August 4, 1964?
(1) Yes
(2) No
Blind: (D) Don't know
(R) Refused
(2) No
Blind: (D) Don't know
(R) Refused
All entries:
If any PEAFWHN(1-4) = 1 then goto S8
Else if any PEAFWHN(1-4) = 2-4 goto S9
Else goto S10
If any PEAFWHN(1-4) = 1 then goto S8
Else if any PEAFWHN(1-4) = 2-4 goto S9
Else goto S10
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S8
Did you serve in Iraq, off the coast of Iraq, or did you fly missions over Iraq at any time since March 2003?
(1) Yes (Skip to S8A)
(2) No (Skip to S8A)
Blind: (D) Don't know (Skip to S8A)
(R) Refused (Skip to S8A)
(2) No (Skip to S8A)
Blind: (D) Don't know (Skip to S8A)
(R) Refused (Skip to S8A)
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S8A
Did you serve in Afghanistan, or did you fly missions over Afghanistan, at any time since October 2001?
(1) Yes (Skip to S9)
(2) No (Skip to S9)
Blind: (D) Don't know (Skip to S9)
(R) Refused (Skip to S9)
(2) No (Skip to S9)
Blind: (D) Don't know (Skip to S9)
(R) Refused (Skip to S9)
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S9
In what year [were/was] [you/NAME] LAST released from active duty?
ENTER YEAR _______
Blind: (D) Don't know
(R) Refused
Blind: (D) Don't know
(R) Refused
All entries goto S10
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S10
From which branch of the Armed Forces [were/was] [you/NAME] last released from active duty?
DO NOT READ LIST OF RESPONSE OPTIONS ALOUD
(1) Air Force
(2) Army
(3) Coast Guard
(4) Marine Corps
(5) Navy
(6) Other
Blind: (D) Don't know
(R) Refused
(2) Army
(3) Coast Guard
(4) Marine Corps
(5) Navy
(6) Other
Blind: (D) Don't know
(R) Refused
All entries:
If S9 > 2010 goto S11
Else if S5 ne 8 goto S13
Else if any PEAFWHN(1-4) = 1,2,3,4 goto D1
Else goto END
If S9 > 2010 goto S11
Else if S5 ne 8 goto S13
Else if any PEAFWHN(1-4) = 1,2,3,4 goto D1
Else goto END
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S11
What was [your/NAME's] pay grade at separation?
DO NOT READ LIST OF RESPONSE OPTIONS ALOUD
(1) E-1 to E-3 (Skip to S12)
(2) E-4 to E-6 (Skip to S12)
(3) E-7 to E-9 (Skip to S12)
(4) O-1 to O-10 (Skip to S12)
(5) W-1 to W-5 (Skip to S12)
Blind: (D) Don't know (Skip to S12)
(R) Refused (Skip to S12)
(2) E-4 to E-6 (Skip to S12)
(3) E-7 to E-9 (Skip to S12)
(4) O-1 to O-10 (Skip to S12)
(5) W-1 to W-5 (Skip to S12)
Blind: (D) Don't know (Skip to S12)
(R) Refused (Skip to S12)
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S12
What kind of work did [NAME/you] do, that is, what was (your/his/her) primary occupation? For example, geospatial engineer or combat medic specialist.
Enter Character Response (Skip to S12a)
Blind: (D) Don't know
(R) Refused (Skip to S13)
Blind: (D) Don't know
(R) Refused (Skip to S13)
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S12a
What were (your/his/her) usual activities or duties at this job?
Enter Character Response (Skip to S13)
Blind: (D) Don't know
(R) Refused (Skip to S13)
Blind: (D) Don't know
(R) Refused (Skip to S13)
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S13
Did [you/NAME] retire from the Armed Forces?
(1) Yes
(2) No
Blind: (D) Don't know
(R) Refused
(2) No
Blind: (D) Don't know
(R) Refused
All entries:
If any PEAFWHN(1-4) ne (1,2,3,4) goto END
Else goto D1
If any PEAFWHN(1-4) ne (1,2,3,4) goto END
Else goto D1
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D0
The following questions are about the impact of service-connected disabilities on jobs. Your responses will not impact [your/NAME] benefits and will not be seen by employers.
ENTER (1) TO CONTINUE
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D1
[Have/Has] [you/NAME] filed a claim for or received a rating from the Department of Veterans Affairs or the Department of Defense confirming that [you/he/she] [have/has] a service-connected disability; that is, a health condition or impairment caused or made worse by military service?
(1) Yes (Skip to D2)
(2) No (If S9 > 2010 goto E1; else go to END)
Blind: (D) Don't know
(R) Refused (If S9 > 2010 goto E1; else go to END)
(2) No (If S9 > 2010 goto E1; else go to END)
Blind: (D) Don't know
(R) Refused (If S9 > 2010 goto E1; else go to END)
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D2
Did [you/NAME] receive a VA disability rating?
DO NOT READ LIST OF RESPONSE OPTIONS ALOUD
PROBE IF NECESSARY: If respondent answers 'no', probe whether claim was denied or still pending.
PROBE IF NECESSARY: If respondent answers 'no', probe whether claim was denied or still pending.
(1) Yes (Skip to D2A)
(2) No, claim was denied (If S9 > 2010 Goto D3; Else go to END)
(3) No, claim is pending (If S9 > 2010 Goto D3; Else go to END)
Blind: (D) Don't know (If S9 > 2010 Goto D3; Else go to END)
(R) Refused
(2) No, claim was denied (If S9 > 2010 Goto D3; Else go to END)
(3) No, claim is pending (If S9 > 2010 Goto D3; Else go to END)
Blind: (D) Don't know (If S9 > 2010 Goto D3; Else go to END)
(R) Refused
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D2A
What is (your/her/his) current service-connected disability rating?
(0) 0 percent
(1) 10 percent
(2) 20 percent
(3) 30 percent
(4) 40 percent
(5) 50 percent
(6) 60 percent
(7) 70 percent
(8) 80 percent
(9) 90 percent
(10) 100 percent
(D) Don't know
(R) Refused
(1) 10 percent
(2) 20 percent
(3) 30 percent
(4) 40 percent
(5) 50 percent
(6) 60 percent
(7) 70 percent
(8) 80 percent
(9) 90 percent
(10) 100 percent
(D) Don't know
(R) Refused
All entries:
If S9 > 2010 then goto D3
Else goto END
If S9 > 2010 then goto D3
Else goto END
***Recode for item D2A***
Description D2A PRD2A Recode Public Use File Configuration
0 percent 0 1 0 percent
10 percent 1 2 1-20 percent
20 percent 2 2
30 percent 3 3 30-50 percent
40 percent 4 3
50 percent 5 3
60 percent 6 4 60-90 percent
70 percent 7 4
80 percent 8 4
90 percent 9 4
100 percent 10 5 100 percent
10 percent 1 2 1-20 percent
20 percent 2 2
30 percent 3 3 30-50 percent
40 percent 4 3
50 percent 5 3
60 percent 6 4 60-90 percent
70 percent 7 4
80 percent 8 4
90 percent 9 4
100 percent 10 5 100 percent
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D3
Has [your/NAME's] service-connected disability EVER prevented [you/NAME] from getting or holding a job that met [your/his/her] long-term career goals?
(1) Yes (If PEMLR = (3,4,5,6,7) goto D4 Else goto D7)
(2) No (If PEMLR = (3,4,5,6,7) goto D5 Else goto D7)
Blind: (D) Don't know (If PEMLR = (3,4,5,6,7) goto D4)
(R) Refused (Else goto D7)
(2) No (If PEMLR = (3,4,5,6,7) goto D5 Else goto D7)
Blind: (D) Don't know (If PEMLR = (3,4,5,6,7) goto D4)
(R) Refused (Else goto D7)
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D4
Does [your/NAME's] service-connected disability CURRENTLY keep [you/NAME] from getting or holding a job that meets [your/his/her] long-term career goals?
(1) Yes (If PEMLR = (3,4,5,6,7) goto D6 Else goto D7)
(2) No (If PEMLR = (3,4,5,6,7) goto D5 Else goto D7)
Blind: (D) Don't know (If PEMLR = (3,4,5,6,7) goto D5 Else goto D7)
(R) Refused (If PEMLR = (3,4,5,6,7) goto D5 Else goto D7)
(2) No (If PEMLR = (3,4,5,6,7) goto D5 Else goto D7)
Blind: (D) Don't know (If PEMLR = (3,4,5,6,7) goto D5 Else goto D7)
(R) Refused (If PEMLR = (3,4,5,6,7) goto D5 Else goto D7)
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D5
Do you think that [your/NAME's] service-connected disability will EVENTUALLY keep [you/NAME] from getting or holding a job that meets [your/his/her] long-term career goals?
(1) Yes
(2) No
Blind: (D) Don't know
(R) Refused
(2) No
Blind: (D) Don't know
(R) Refused
All entries:
If D1 =1 AND any PEAFWHN(1-4)= (1-4) AND PRTAGE = (18-66) AND S9 > 2010 then goto D7
Else goto B1
If D1 =1 AND any PEAFWHN(1-4)= (1-4) AND PRTAGE = (18-66) AND S9 > 2010 then goto D7
Else goto B1
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D6
What is the last year during which (you/he/she) worked at a job or business?
ENTER YEAR _______ (If D1 =1 AND any PEAFWHN(1-4)= (1-4) AND PRTAGE = (18-66) AND S9 > 2010 then goto D7; Else goto B1)
Enter ?0? for ?Never worked?
Blind: (D) Don't know
(R) Refused
Enter ?0? for ?Never worked?
Blind: (D) Don't know
(R) Refused
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D7
[Have/Has] [you/NAME] ever [changed/requested any change in] [your/his/her]] workplace to help [you/him/her] do [your/his/her] job better and accommodate [your/his/her] service-connected disability? For example, changes in work policies, equipment, or schedules?
(1) Yes (If PUIO1INT ne 4 then goto D8 Else goto E1)
(2) No (Skip to E1)
Blind: (D) Don't know (Skip to E1)
(R) Refused (Skip to E1)
(2) No (Skip to E1)
Blind: (D) Don't know (Skip to E1)
(R) Refused (Skip to E1)
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D8
Were any of those requests granted?
(1) Yes
(2) No
Blind: (D) Don't know
(R) Refused
(2) No
Blind: (D) Don't know
(R) Refused
All entries:
If S9 > 2010 AND any PEAFWHN(1-4) = (1-4) AND PRTAGE = (18-66) then goto E1
Else goto B1
If S9 > 2010 AND any PEAFWHN(1-4) = (1-4) AND PRTAGE = (18-66) then goto E1
Else goto B1
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E0
The following questions are about [your/NAME's] transition to civilian employment.
ENTER (1) TO CONTINUE
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E1
While still on active duty, did [you/NAME] attend any of the Transition Assistance Program workshops, known as TAP or A-CAP? READ IF NECESSARY: These workshops provide information about finding civilian jobs, obtaining training, securing veterans benefits, and obtaining other services available to veterans.
(1) Yes (Skip to E2)
(2) No (Skip to E2)
Blind: (D) Don't know (Skip to E2)
(R) Refused
(2) No (Skip to E2)
Blind: (D) Don't know (Skip to E2)
(R) Refused
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E2
When did [you/NAME] first apply for a civilian job?
(1) Before separation (Skip to E4)
(2) Within 1 month of separation (Skip to E4)
(3) 1 to 3 months after separation (Skip to E4)
(4) More than 4 months after separation (Skip to E4)
(5) Have not applied (Skip to E3)
Blind: (D) Don't know (Skip to E4)
(R) Refused
(2) Within 1 month of separation (Skip to E4)
(3) 1 to 3 months after separation (Skip to E4)
(4) More than 4 months after separation (Skip to E4)
(5) Have not applied (Skip to E3)
Blind: (D) Don't know (Skip to E4)
(R) Refused
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E3
Did [you/NAME] not want a job, return to a previous job, go back to school, or something else?
(1) Not want a job (Skip to T1)
(2) Return to a previous job (Skip to T1)
(3) Go back to school (Skip to T1)
(4) Something else (Skip to T1)
Blind: (D) Don't know (Skip to T1)
(R) Refused
(2) Return to a previous job (Skip to T1)
(3) Go back to school (Skip to T1)
(4) Something else (Skip to T1)
Blind: (D) Don't know (Skip to T1)
(R) Refused
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E4
When first applying for a civilian job, did [you/NAME] want a job that used the specialized training [you/he/she] acquired in [your/his/her] military occupation?
(1) Yes (Skip to E5)
(2) No (Skip to E5)
Blind: (D) Don't know (Skip to E5)
(R) Refused
(2) No (Skip to E5)
Blind: (D) Don't know (Skip to E5)
(R) Refused
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E5
[Have/Has] [you/NAME] received an offer for a civilian job?
(1) Yes (Skip to E6)
(2) No (Skip to T1)
Blind: (D) Don't know (Skip to T1)
(R) Refused
(2) No (Skip to T1)
Blind: (D) Don't know (Skip to T1)
(R) Refused
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E6
When did [you/NAME] accept the offer for [your/his/her] first civilian job?
(1) Before separation (Skip to E7)
(2) Within 1 month of separation (Skip to E7)
(3) 1 to 3 months after separation (Skip to E7)
(4) More than 4 months after separation (Skip to E7)
Blind: (D) Don't know (Skip to E7)
(R) Refused
(2) Within 1 month of separation (Skip to E7)
(3) 1 to 3 months after separation (Skip to E7)
(4) More than 4 months after separation (Skip to E7)
Blind: (D) Don't know (Skip to E7)
(R) Refused
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E7
What was that first civilian job, that is, what was [your/NAME's] occupation. For example, information security officer or management analyst.
Enter Character Response (Skip to E7a)
Blind: (D) Don't know (Skip to E8)
(R) Refused
Blind: (D) Don't know (Skip to E8)
(R) Refused
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E7a
What were (your/his/her) usual activities or duties at this job?
Enter Character Response (Skip to E8)
Blind: (D) Don't know (Skip to E8)
(R) Refused
Blind: (D) Don't know (Skip to E8)
(R) Refused
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E8
Was that the job that (you/he/she) wanted at the time of separation?
(1) Yes (Skip to T1)
(2) No (Skip to T1)
Blind: (D) Don't know (Skip to T1)
(R) Refused
(2) No (Skip to T1)
Blind: (D) Don't know (Skip to T1)
(R) Refused
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T0
The next questions are about training for civilian employment.
ENTER (1) TO CONTINUE
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T1
[Have/Has] [you/NAME] used the specialized training that [you/he/she] acquired in [your/his/her] military occupation in ANY civilian job?
(1) Yes (Skip to T2)
(2) No (Skip to T2)
Blind: (D) Don't know (Skip to T2)
(R) Refused
(2) No (Skip to T2)
Blind: (D) Don't know (Skip to T2)
(R) Refused
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T2
[Since separation/At any time in the last four years], [have/has] [you/NAME] TRIED to find any job-related education or training?
READ IF NECESSARY: Include high school, college, or graduate level coursework taken to improve job prospects, knowledge, or skills.
(1) Yes (Skip to T3)
(2) No (Skip to T6)
Blind: (D) Don't know (Skip to T6)
(R) Refused
(2) No (Skip to T6)
Blind: (D) Don't know (Skip to T6)
(R) Refused
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T3
[Were/Was] [you/NAME] ABLE to find the job-related education or training that [you/he/she] looked for most recently?
(1) Yes (Skip to T4)
(2) No (Skip to T5)
Blind: (D) Don't know (Skip to T6)
(R) Refused
(2) No (Skip to T5)
Blind: (D) Don't know (Skip to T6)
(R) Refused
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T4
[Were/Was] [you/NAME] able to complete that education or training?
(1) Yes (Skip to T6)
(2) No (Skip to T5)
(3) Training or education still in progress (Skip to T6)
Blind: (D) Don't know (Skip to T6)
(R) Refused
(2) No (Skip to T5)
(3) Training or education still in progress (Skip to T6)
Blind: (D) Don't know (Skip to T6)
(R) Refused
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T5
What was the main reason [you/NAME] [weren't/wasn't] able to [find/complete] that education or training?
DO NOT READ LIST OF RESPONSE OPTIONS
(1) VA BENEFITS did not cover cost
(2) EMPLOYER did not support time or cost
(3) COULD NOT AFFORD COST
(4) INCONVENIENT time or location
(5) FAMILY obligations
(6) DID NOT MEET ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
(7) Desired training/education NOT AVAILABLE
(8) WRONG INFORMATION from employment specialists
Blind: (D) Don't know
(R) Refused
(2) EMPLOYER did not support time or cost
(3) COULD NOT AFFORD COST
(4) INCONVENIENT time or location
(5) FAMILY obligations
(6) DID NOT MEET ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
(7) Desired training/education NOT AVAILABLE
(8) WRONG INFORMATION from employment specialists
Blind: (D) Don't know
(R) Refused
All entries:
(Skip to T6)
(Skip to T6)
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T6
In the next four years, how likely is it that [you/NAME] will seek job-related education or training?
(1) Very likely (Skip to T7)
(2) Somewhat likely (Skip to T7)
(3) Not at all likely (Skip to T8)
Blind: (D) Don't know (Skip to T8)
(R) Refused
(2) Somewhat likely (Skip to T7)
(3) Not at all likely (Skip to T8)
Blind: (D) Don't know (Skip to T8)
(R) Refused
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T7
[Are/Is] [you/NAME] planning to seek out any of the following?
[MARK ALL THAT APPLY]
(1) Occupational Certification (Skip to T8)
(2) Entrepreneurship Training (Skip to T8)
(3) On-the-Job Training or Apprenticeship (Skip to T8)
(4) School-Based Education (Skip to T8)
Blind: (D) Don't know (Skip to T8)
(R) Refused
(2) Entrepreneurship Training (Skip to T8)
(3) On-the-Job Training or Apprenticeship (Skip to T8)
(4) School-Based Education (Skip to T8)
Blind: (D) Don't know (Skip to T8)
(R) Refused
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T8
Did [you/NAME] receive any GI Bill benefits? The GI Bill is an education benefit that helps to cover the costs associated with getting an education or training. It includes: Post-9/11 GI Bill, Montgomery GI Bill, Dependents' Education Assistance, and Fry Scholarship`
(1) Yes (Skip to T9)
(2) No (Skip to W1)
Blind: (D) Don't know (Skip to W1)
(R) Refused
(2) No (Skip to W1)
Blind: (D) Don't know (Skip to W1)
(R) Refused
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T9
Who used the benefits or who plans to use them?
[MARK ALL THAT APPLY]
(1) Yourself/NAME (Skip to W1)
(2) [A/NAME's] child (Skip to W1)
(3) [A/NAME's] spouse (Skip to W1)
(4) Another dependent (Skip to W1)
Blind: (D) Don't know (Skip to W1)
(R) Refused
(2) [A/NAME's] child (Skip to W1)
(3) [A/NAME's] spouse (Skip to W1)
(4) Another dependent (Skip to W1)
Blind: (D) Don't know (Skip to W1)
(R) Refused
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W0
The following questions are about [your/NAME's] experience with state employment or career services agencies.
ENTER (1) TO CONTINUE
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W1
[Since separation/At any time in the last four years], [have/has] [you/NAME] ever visited a website for or made face-to-face or telephone contact with a state employment or career services agency, sometimes known as American Job Centers, for help finding a job or job-related training?
(1) Yes (Skip to W3)
(2) No (Skip to W2)
Blind: (D) Don't know (Skip to W4A)
(R) Refused
(2) No (Skip to W2)
Blind: (D) Don't know (Skip to W4A)
(R) Refused
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W2
What were the reasons [you/NAME] did not visit or contact a state employment or career services center or website?
[MARK ALL THAT APPLY]
DO NOT READ LIST OF RESPONSE OPTIONS
(1) NOT AWARE of services offered at centers (Skip to W4A)
(2) NOT USEFUL/NO FAITH in centers (Skip to W4A)
(3) CONTACTED OTHER job search/headhunter/VA service (Skip to W4A)
(4) Believe NO JOBS AVAILABLE (Skip to W4A)
(5) DID NOT WANT HELP/Found own job (Skip to W4A)
(6) ALREADY HAVE job lined up (Skip to W4A)
(7) NOT LOOKING for a job or work (Skip to W4A)
(8) DISBALED or UNABLE to work (Skip to W4A)
Blind: (D) Don't know (Skip to W4A)
(R) Refused
DO NOT READ LIST OF RESPONSE OPTIONS
(1) NOT AWARE of services offered at centers (Skip to W4A)
(2) NOT USEFUL/NO FAITH in centers (Skip to W4A)
(3) CONTACTED OTHER job search/headhunter/VA service (Skip to W4A)
(4) Believe NO JOBS AVAILABLE (Skip to W4A)
(5) DID NOT WANT HELP/Found own job (Skip to W4A)
(6) ALREADY HAVE job lined up (Skip to W4A)
(7) NOT LOOKING for a job or work (Skip to W4A)
(8) DISBALED or UNABLE to work (Skip to W4A)
Blind: (D) Don't know (Skip to W4A)
(R) Refused
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W3
[Were/Was] [you/NAME] able to get all the help that [you/he/she] needed from the state employment or career services center or website?
(1) Yes (Skip to W4A)
(2) No (Skip to W4A)
Blind: (D) Don't know (Skip to W4A)
(R) Refused
(2) No (Skip to W4A)
Blind: (D) Don't know (Skip to W4A)
(R) Refused
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W4A
I am going to read a list of services that a state employment or career services center might offer to help with [your/NAME's] next job search. For each service, please tell me if you would prefer to use the service in-person, online, or not at all.
Resume help
(1) In-person (Skip to W4B)
(2) On-line (Skip to W4B)
(3) Would no use the service (Skip to W4B)
Blind: (D) Don't know (Skip to W4B)
(R) Refused
(2) On-line (Skip to W4B)
(3) Would no use the service (Skip to W4B)
Blind: (D) Don't know (Skip to W4B)
(R) Refused
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W4B
I am going to read a list of services that a state employment or career services center might offer to help with [your/NAME's] next job search. For each service, please tell me if you would prefer to use the service in-person, online, or not at all.
Job application help
(1) In-person (Skip to W4C)
(2) On-line (Skip to W4C)
(3) Would no use the service (Skip to W4C)
Blind: (D) Don't know (Skip to W4C)
(R) Refused
(2) On-line (Skip to W4C)
(3) Would no use the service (Skip to W4C)
Blind: (D) Don't know (Skip to W4C)
(R) Refused
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W4C
I am going to read a list of services that a state employment or career services center might offer to help with [your/NAME's] next job search. For each service, please tell me if you would prefer to use the service in-person, online, or not at all.
Finding job opportunities
(1) In-person (Skip to W4D)
(2) On-line (Skip to W4D)
(3) Would no use the service (Skip to W4D)
Blind: (D) Don't know (Skip to W4D)
(R) Refused
(2) On-line (Skip to W4D)
(3) Would no use the service (Skip to W4D)
Blind: (D) Don't know (Skip to W4D)
(R) Refused
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W4D
I am going to read a list of services that a state employment or career services center might offer to help with [your/NAME's] next job search. For each service, please tell me if you would prefer to use the service in-person, online, or not at all.
Developing career goals
(1) In-person (Skip to W4E)
(2) On-line (Skip to W4E)
(3) Would no use the service (Skip to W4E)
Blind: (D) Don't know (Skip to W4E)
(R) Refused
(2) On-line (Skip to W4E)
(3) Would no use the service (Skip to W4E)
Blind: (D) Don't know (Skip to W4E)
(R) Refused
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W4E
I am going to read a list of services that a state employment or career services center might offer to help with [your/NAME's] next job search. For each service, please tell me if you would prefer to use the service in-person, online, or not at all.
Translating military work experience for civilian employers
(1) In-person (If PES9 > 2010 goto B1, Else goto END)
(2) On-line (If PES9 > 2010 goto B1, Else goto END)
(3) Would no use the service (If PES9 > 2010 goto B1, Else goto END)
Blind: (D) Don't know (If PES9 > 2010 goto B1, Else goto END)
(R) Refused
(2) On-line (If PES9 > 2010 goto B1, Else goto END)
(3) Would no use the service (If PES9 > 2010 goto B1, Else goto END)
Blind: (D) Don't know (If PES9 > 2010 goto B1, Else goto END)
(R) Refused
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B0
And now, the last questions are about [your/NAME's] VA benefits.
ENTER (1) TO CONTINUE
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B1
How confident [are/is] [you/NAME] that [you/he/she] [are/is] aware of all the benefits that [you/he/she] [are/is] eligible for from the VA?
(1) Not at all confident (Skip to B2)
(2) Somewhat confident (Skip to B2)
(3) Very confident (Skip to B2)
Blind: (D) Don't know (Skip to B2)
(R) Refused
(2) Somewhat confident (Skip to B2)
(3) Very confident (Skip to B2)
Blind: (D) Don't know (Skip to B2)
(R) Refused
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B2
Finally, I'd like to read you a list of different ways the VA could reach out to [you/NAME] about the benefits that [you/he/she] [are/is] eligible for. For each one, please let me know if that's a way that [you/NAME] would like to learn about [your/his/her] benefits.
[MARK ALL THAT APPLY]
READ EACH ITEM ALOUD
(0) None of these (End Questions)
(1) In-person visit to a local VA officer (End Questions)
(3) Website for browsing all benefits and programs (End Questions)
(4) Online account with personal information (End Questions)
(5) Social media (End Questions)
(6) Personal e-mail (End Questions)
(7) Personal text message (End Questions)
Blind: (D) Don't know
(R) Refused
READ EACH ITEM ALOUD
(0) None of these (End Questions)
(1) In-person visit to a local VA officer (End Questions)
(3) Website for browsing all benefits and programs (End Questions)
(4) Online account with personal information (End Questions)
(5) Social media (End Questions)
(6) Personal e-mail (End Questions)
(7) Personal text message (End Questions)
Blind: (D) Don't know
(R) Refused