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VPLANTRACERT
Planning to seek: occupational certification
- Codes
- Description
- Comparability
- Universe
- Availability
- Flags
- Questionnaire Text
- UnHarmonized Variables
Codes and Frequencies
Description
For veterans who are somewhat or very likely to seek job-related education or training in the next 4 years (VPLANEDUCSEEK), VPLANTRACERT specifies whether the veteran plans to seek any occupational certification.
This variable is part of the Veterans Supplement.
Universe
- Veterans who are very or somewhat likely to seek job-related education or training in the next 4 years (VPLANEDUCSEEK).
Availability
| Years | Jan | Feb | ASEC | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 – 2024 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | X | - | - | - | - |
