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Evaluation of Registered Apprenticeship Initiatives
Apprenticeship Building America (ABA) Grants
Apprenticeship Survey for Participants
Who is administering this survey? The Urban Institute, a nonprofit, nonpartisan research organization in Washington, DC, is under contract with the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), to conduct an implementation evaluation of the Apprenticeship Building America (ABA) grant programs.
What is the purpose of the survey? This survey will collect information from participants who started a pre-apprenticeship program under an ABA grant program. It includes individuals who are currently in an apprenticeship, individuals who completed an apprenticeship, and individuals who started but left an apprenticeship program before completing. The survey results will provide the breadth of knowledge needed to systematically understand how participants learn about and experience their apprenticeship programs, as well as participant outcomes.
How long will it take to complete? This survey will take approximately 1 hour. You may stop and return to the survey to continue and complete it.
Is participation mandatory? Your participation is voluntary; however, please consider assisting us in learning about you experience to improve apprenticeships in general. Upon completing the survey, you will receive a $25 gift card by e-mail in appreciation of your participation.
Who will see my responses? The Urban Institute treats the information you provide as private and we will not share your individual responses with your pre-apprenticeship program, the grantee funding the program, or with DOL. All evaluation reports based on this survey will report your answers combined with the hundreds of other survey responses. You will not be identified in any publication.
Are there risks to participating? We believe the risks of participating in this study are minimal. Although there are no direct benefits to you, we believe that the findings from this study will benefit similar efforts to expand and modernize apprenticeships.
Who can I contact with questions? If you have any questions, please contact: XXXX at XXXXX@urban.org
Thank
you again for participating in this survey. We greatly appreciate
your time and assistance.
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Survey Instructions: This web-based survey can be saved and completed in several sittings by simply clicking the "Next" button at the bottom of the page to save your work. If you stop and return to the survey, you will be automatically directed to the last question you completed.
Survey Contents: The survey is divided into the following sections:
Apprenticeship Status
Background Prior to Apprenticeship
Apprenticeship Experiences
Skills and Knowledge Gained
Outcomes
D. Demographics
A1. What is the most accurate description of your current status with your apprenticeship program:
Currently registered as an apprentice 1
Completed the apprenticeship program 2
Employer or sponsor ended or temporarily suspended my apprenticeship
[GO TO A1.c] 3
I left the apprenticeship before completing 4
I never enrolled in an apprenticeship [GO TO A1.a] 5
DON’T KNOW [GO TO A1.a] 88
REFUSED [GO TO A1.a] 99
A1.a Did you ever receive classroom training (either in-person or online), on the job training, or other services while employed at [EMPLOYER NAME] [or “your current job, or, if you are not currently employed, your most recent job”]?
YES [GO TO A1.b] 1
NO [GO TO DISCONTINUE] 2
DON’T KNOW [GO TO DISCONTINUE] 88
REFUSED [GO TO DISCONTINUE] 99
A1.b For the purpose of this survey, we will consider these services as your apprenticeship program. What is the most accurate description of your current status with your apprenticeship program?
Currently registered as an apprentice [GO TO A2] 1
Completed the apprenticeship program [GO TO A2] 2
Employer or sponsor ended or temporarily suspended my apprenticeship
[GO TO A1.c.] 3
I left the apprenticeship before completing [GO TO A2] 4
DON’T KNOW [GO TO DISCONTINUE] 88
REFUSED [GO TO DISCONTINUE] 99
DISCONTINUE. It looks like our information is not correct and you may not have enrolled in an apprenticeship program. Since, this is a survey for people who have enrolled in an apprenticeship program, you will not be able to complete the survey. Thank you for your time.
A1.c. When was your apprenticeship ended or suspended?
[Insert drop down menu of month and Year with range 2022 to survey year],
DON’T KNOW 88
REFUSED 99
[PROGRAMMING NOTE: FOR THE REMAINING ITEMS IN THIS SECTION, USE PRESENT TENSE A1 OR A1.b = 1, OTHERWISE USE PAST TENSE.]
A2. What [is/was] the name of the employer of your apprenticeship program? If you completed more than one, please tell us about your most recent apprenticeship.
DON’T KNOW 88
REFUSED 99
A3. In what industry is your employer?
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting
Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction
Utilities
Construction
Manufacturing
Wholesale Trade
Retail Trade
Transportation and Warehousing
Information
Finance and Insurance
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Management of Companies and Enterprises
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services
Educational Services
Health Care and Social Assistance
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation
Accommodation and Food Services
Other Services
Public Administration
DON’T KNOW 88
REFUSED 99
A5. How long does it typically take to complete your apprenticeship program?
[RECORD IN YEARS AND/OR MONTHS] [RANGE: YEARS = 0 – 5, MONTHS = 0 – 12]
___ Years ___ Months
DON’T KNOW 88
REFUSED 99
A6. How long [have you been/were you] in the apprenticeship program?
[RECORD IN YEARS AND/OR MONTHS] [RANGE: YEARS = 0 – 5, MONTHS = 0 – 12]
___ Years ___ Months
DON’T KNOW 88
A7. How long [do/did] you expect it to take to complete your apprenticeship program?
[RECORD IN YEARS AND/OR MONTHS] [RANGE: YEARS = 0 – 5, MONTHS = 0 – 12]
___ Years ___Months
DON’T KNOW 88
REFUSED 99
Section
1. Background Prior to Apprenticeship
Topic 1.a. Recruitment into Apprenticeship
The next set of questions are about how you learned about apprenticeships and your motivation for choosing an apprenticeship program.
1.a.1 How much did you know about apprenticeship before you heard about the apprenticeship opportunity with [NAME OF EMPLOYER FROM 0.A.4, IF DK OR REF INSERT: your employer]?
Quite a bit 1
Some 2
Very little 3
None 4 (SKIP TO 1.a.3)
DON’T KNOW 88
1.a.2 How did you learn about this apprenticeship opportunity with [NAME OF EMPLOYER FROM 0.A.4, IF DK OR REF INSERT: your employer]?
[PROGRAMMER SELECT ALL THAT APPLY]
Recruiter 1
Job posting, online (e.g., LinkedIn, monster, CareerBuilder) 2
Job posting, printed 3
Friend or acquaintance 4
Through my school / college 5
Through my military base / military job 6
Through my employer at the time 7
Employment service office / American job center 8
A pre-apprenticeship, apprenticeship readiness, or other apprenticeship preparatory training program 9
Other, specify: ____________________ 10
DON’T KNOW 88
REFUSED 99
1.a.3 What steps were involved in the hiring process for the apprenticeship position? (Select all that apply)
Complete an application 1
Attend an orientation 2
Complete a skills assessment test (e.g. a math test) 3
Complete a work assessment test (e.g. a questionnaire about work scenarios)
Provide my resume 4
Participate in an interview 5
Provide references 6
Complete a pre-apprenticeship program 7
I prefer not to answer 99
1.a.4 What, if any, were the requirements for this apprenticeship position? (check all that apply)
None
Completion of a pre-apprenticeship 1
Prior workforce experience 2
Prior workforce experience related to the field 3
High school diploma 4
Alternative high school credential (for example, GED or HSE) 5
Some college credit, no degree 6
College certificate 7
Trade school certificate (for example, automotive mechanic) 8
Associate’s degree (for example, AA, AS) 9
Bachelor’s degree (for example, BA, BS) 10
Other, please specify: __________________ 11
I prefer not to answer 99
1.a.5 Which of the following best describes your employment status immediately before you started your apprenticeship? (check all that apply)
Employed at NAME OF EMPLOYER FROM 0.A.4 or at the same employer who sponsors the apprenticeship |
1 [go to 1.a.6] |
Employed in the military |
2 [go to 1.b.0] |
Employed in one job |
3 [go to 1.b.0] |
Employed at multiple jobs |
4 [go to 1.b.0] |
Employed on a project basis |
5 [go to 1.b.0] |
Self-employed |
6 [go to 1.b.0] |
Not working for pay, and actively searching for a job |
7 [go to 1.b.0] |
Not working for pay, not actively searching for a job |
8 [go to 1.b.0] |
DON’T KNOW |
88 [go to 1.b.0] |
REFUSED |
99 [go to 1.b.0] |
1.a.6 How many months were you working for [NAME OF EMPLOYER FROM A2, IF DK OR REF INSERT: your employer] before starting the apprenticeship?
____ (numeric field)
Topic 1.b. Motivation to choose apprenticeship rather than other type of educational or employment option
1.b.1 How important were each of the following considerations in your decision to become an apprentice, rather than pursue other employment or education options?
|
|
very important |
important |
Some what important |
Not important |
DON’T KNOW |
REFUSED |
a. |
I could earn while I learned |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
88 |
99 |
b. |
I could train for an occupation with high earning potential |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
88 |
99 |
c. |
I was confident that the skills and credentials I gained would be valued by employers |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
88 |
99 |
d. |
I could avoid student debt |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
88 |
99 |
e. |
I would have a concrete job opportunity after completing training |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
88 |
99 |
f. |
I could train for a career, not just a job |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
88 |
99 |
1.b.1.1 Did you decide to participate for another reason not described above? If yes, please describe.
______________________________
1.b.2 How much of a concern were each of the following factors when you were considering whether or not to become an apprentice?
|
|
Strong concern |
A concern |
Some what of a concern |
Not a concern |
DON’T KNOW |
REFUSED |
a. |
Having to take time for training, rather than getting right to work |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
88 |
99 |
b. |
The difficulty of the classroom training |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
88 |
99 |
c. |
The difficulty of the on-the-job training |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
88 |
99 |
d. |
Committing so strongly to a single career path |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
88 |
99 |
e. |
Unsure if I would like the work |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
88 |
99 |
f. |
Unsure what the experience would be like |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
88 |
99 |
1.b.2.1 Did you have a concern not listed above? f yes, please describe. [TEXT BOX]
Topic 1.c. Past experiences in labor market
The next set of questions ask about your employment experience before you began your apprenticeship. If you were working for the same employer before your apprenticeship as during your apprenticeship, please use that job, even if your job title did not change after your apprenticeship began.
1.c.2 [IF EMPLOYED (1.a.5 = 1,2,3, 4, 5, 6)]
How many hours per week on average did you work? Please include all of your jobs if you had more than one.
___ ___ HOURS PER WEEK [RANGE: 1 – 80]
DON’T KNOW 88
REFUSED 99 [SKIP TO 1.c.6]
1.c.3 [IF 1.c.1=NOT WORKING FOR PAY (1.a.5 = 7,8, 88, or 99)]
Had you worked for pay previously?
YES |
1 |
NO |
2 (SKIP TO 1.d.1) |
DON’T KNOW |
88 (SKIP TO 1.d.1) |
REFUSED |
99 (SKIP TO 1.d.1) |
1.c.4 How many hours per week on average did you work in your most recent job before the apprenticeship? Please include all of your jobs if you had more than one job at the time.
___ ___ HOURS PER WEEK [RANGE: 1 – 80]
DON’T KNOW 88
1.c.5 Before starting the apprenticeship, how many months had it been since you last worked for pay? (Round to the nearest number of months)
___ ___ MONTHS [RANGE: 1 - 36]
0 LESS THAN HALF A MONTH
DON’T KNOW 88
REFUSED 99
1.c.6 About how much did you typically earn per hour before taxes in your most recent main job before starting this apprenticeship? Please answer for your main job if you had more than one job.
(Please enter the amount using numbers and decimals only, for example enter $25.00 as 25.00 or $1,000 as 1000.00) [RANGE: 1 – 99]
$ ___ ___ . ___ ___ PER HOUR IN CURRENT/MOST RECENT JOB (SKIP TO 1.c.8)
REFUSED (SKIP TO 1.c.8)
DON’T KNOW
1.c.7 [IF R DOESN’T KNOW HOURLY RATE] Can you tell me how much you typically earned in your most recent main job before starting this apprenticeship for some other time period, such as per day, per week, every two weeks, or month? (Answer once for whatever time period is most appropriate)
(Please enter the amount using numbers and decimals only, for example enter $25.00 as 25.00 or $1,000 as 1000.00)
$ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ PER DAY [RANGE: 1 – 500]
$ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ PER WEEK [RANGE: 1 – 5,000]
$ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ EVERY 2 WEEKS [RANGE: 1 – 10,000]
$ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ TWICE MONTHLY [RANGE: 1 – 10,000]
$ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ EVERY MONTH [RANGE: 1 – 20,000]
$ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ANNUALLY [RANGE: 1 – 200,000]
DON’T KNOW 88
REFUSED 99
1.c.8 How long were you employed in your most recent main job before starting this apprenticeship? (Please answer in years and/or months.)
___ ___ YEARS___ ___ MONTHS [RANGE: YEARS 1 – 50, MONTHS, 1 - 12]
DON’T KNOW 88
REFUSED 99
1.c.9 How many different jobs have you held in the three years before starting your apprenticeship?
(Note: If you held multiple positions at the same employer, please count that as a single job)
1
3-4 2
5– 6 3
MORE THAN 6 4
DON’T KNOW 88
REFUSED 99
1.c.10 Were any of the jobs you had in the past in a similar field to your apprenticeship?
YES 1
NO 2
DON’T KNOW 88
REFUSED 99
Topic 1.d. Were you a participant of a pre-apprenticeship?
The next question is about pre-apprenticeship.
1.d.1 A pre-apprenticeship is a work-based learning program that teaches basic skills for an occupation and could lead to an apprenticeship. Sometimes these are called “apprenticeship readiness” or “job readiness” programs. Were you in a pre-apprenticeship program prior to your apprenticeship that was related to your apprenticeship?
YES 1 (ASK 1.d.2)
DON’T KNOW 88 (SKIP TO 2.a.1)
REFUSED 99 (SKIP TO 2.a.1)
1.d.2 Did your pre-apprenticeship program provide you with any of the following? (check all that apply)
Work experience 1
Classes that were counted for credit toward the apprenticeship program
(Go to 1.d.3) 2
A guaranteed interview for the with the apprenticeship program if you
successfully completed the pre-apprenticeship program 3
Priority in the application process for the apprenticeship program if you
successfully completed the pre-apprenticeship program. 4
Other, please specify: ___________ 5
I don’t know 88
I prefer not to answer 99
1.d.3 Who [is providing/provided] the classroom instruction for your pre-apprenticeship program?
(Multiple Responses allowed)
A four-year college 1
A community college, two-year college,
Or technical college 2
A union 3
An employer 4
A nonprofit organization 5
A private, for-profit training provider 6
Other (please specify): _______________________ 7
DON’T KNOW 88
REFUSED 99
Topic 2.a: Nature of the Apprenticeship
The next set of questions will ask about your experiences during your apprenticeship.
2.a.1. [Is/Was] your apprenticeship time-based, competency-based, or a combination of both (a “hybrid”)?
[SINGLE RESPONSE]
Time-based (apprentices complete a required number of hours in on-the-job training and related instruction to complete the program) 1
Competency-based (apprentices demonstrate skills and knowledge to complete the program but are not required to meet a certain number of hours) 2
Combination/ Hybrid (programs have minimum and maximum number of hours and the successful demonstration of competencies) 3
DON’T KNOW 88
REFUSED 99
[IF 2.a.1= 1, “Time-based” THEN SKIP TO 2.a.3; ELSE, ASK 2.a.2]
2.a.2. Were you informed about the specific competencies you needed to learn to complete your apprenticeship?
YES 1
NO 2
DON’T KNOW 88
REFUSED 99
2.a.3 How many hours a week [did/do] you spend on the job during your apprenticeship?
____________ hours per week [RANGE: 0 – 40]
DON’T KNOW 88
REFUSED 99
2.a.4 How many hours a week did or do you spend in classroom instruction?
____________ hours per week [RANGE: 0 – 40]
DON’T KNOW 88
REFUSED 99
Topic 2.b: Related classroom or online instruction
This next set of questions are about the related classroom or online instruction you [are receiving/received] as part of your apprenticeship.
2.b.1. Please specify the best description of your instruction (also known as related technical instruction or “RTI”), either in a classroom, at the work site, or at a separate facility, for the apprenticeship program. Would you say your instruction…?
Is completed before on-the-job training starts |
1 |
Occurs at the same time as on-the-job training, but is completed before on-the-job training finishes |
2 |
Occurs at the same time as on-the-job training and is ongoing throughout the apprenticeship program |
3 |
Occurs at different times over the course of the apprenticeship program (e.g., block scheduling) (CATI ONLY: IF NECESSARY: Block scheduling is when classroom learning and on-the-job training are done in separate blocks of time. An example would be completing on-the-job training at the employer for 3 months full-time, and then doing classroom learning for a month full-time. You would be doing little or no on-the-job training while in classroom learning, but would still be an employee of the company.) |
4 |
Other (Please specify): _______________________ |
5 |
I don’t know how it is scheduled |
88 |
REFUSED |
99 |
2.b.2. Who [is providing/provided] the classroom instruction for your apprenticeship program?
A community college, two-year college,
Or technical college 2
A union 3
An employer 4
A nonprofit organization 5
A private, for-profit training provider 6
An industry association 7
A community or faith-based organization 8
Other (please specify): _______________________ 9
DON’T KNOW 88
REFUSED 99
2.b.3 How [is/was] the classroom instruction provided? (select all that apply)
In-person, with an instructor 1
On-line, with an instructor in real time 2
On-line, facilitated by an instructor, but not in real time. 3
In a group 4
Individualized 5
Other, please describe______________ 77
2.b.4. How many college credits have you earned or will you earn as a part of the classroom instruction for your apprenticeship program?
____________ College credits [RANGE: 1 – 99]
ALL CLASSES ARE NOT FOR COLLEGE CREDIT 0
DON’T KNOW 88
REFUSED 99
2.b.5. What subjects or topics [are you covering/did you cover] in the classroom instruction for your apprenticeship program?
(check all that apply. PROGRAMMER NOTE: This list of subjects are 2 digit CIP codes.)
Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences
Natural Resources and Conservation
Architecture and Related Services
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Personal and Culinary Services
Education
Engineering & Engineering-related fields
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
Legal Professions and Studies
English Language and Literature/Letters
Library Science
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Mathematics and Statistics
Military Science, Leadership and Operational Art
Military Technologies and Applied Sciences
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
Health-Related Knowledge and Skills
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Theology and Religious Vocations
Physical Sciences
Science Technologies/Technicians
Psychology
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Service
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Social Sciences
Construction Trades
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians
Precision Production
Transportation and Materials Moving
Visual and Performing Arts
Health Professions and Related Programs
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Use of tools, equipment, or specialized skills required for the apprenticeship occupation
Critical thinking and problem solving skills
Managing time effectively
Communicating with others in a work setting
Working effectively while part of a team
Professional skills (e.g., appropriate dress, punctuality, interaction with supervisors and colleagues)
Orientation or introduction to an industry/occupation
approved training curriculum approved by industry standards; Please specify: __________
Occupational skills
Financial literacy training
Soft/employability skills training, Please specify: ________________
Basic computer skills training
Basic math skills
Advanced math skills
Basic reading skills
Advanced reading skills
Other (Please specify): _______________________
DON’T KNOW 88
REFUSED 99
2.b.6. To what degree [are you using/did you use] what you learned in the classroom in your work on the job in your apprenticeship program?
I did not use what I learned in the classroom on the job 1
I used some of what I learned in the classroom on the job 2
I used most of what I learned in the classroom on the job 3
I used everything I learned in the classroom on the job 4
DON’T KNOW 88
REFUSED 99
Topic 2.c: Payment for tuition and tools
The next set of questions are about financial costs you incurred as part of your apprenticeship.
2.c.1. How much have you paid or will you pay in tuition, fees, and books for the apprenticeship program’s classroom instruction? Do not include tuition or expenses that your sponsor or employer paid for or paid you back for, or any costs that were paid for with a grant.
(Please enter the amount using numbers and decimals only, for example enter $25.00 as 25.00 or $1,000 as 1000.00)
____________ dollars [RANGE: 0 – 10,000]
DON’T KNOW 88
REFUSED 99
2.c.2. How much have you paid or will you pay for tools or equipment for the apprenticeship program? Do not include expenses that your sponsor or employer paid or that was paid for with a grant.
(Please enter the amount using numbers and decimals only, for example enter $25.00 as 25.00 or $1,000 as 1000.00)
____________ dollars [RANGE: 0 – 10,000]
DON’T KNOW 88
REFUSED 99
2.c.3. How much of your tuition, fees, and books was paid or will be paid for through a grant such as a Pell Grant or scholarship? Do not include tuition or expenses that your sponsor or employer paid or that was paid with a student loan.
(Please enter the amount using numbers and decimals only, for example enter $25.00 as 25.00 or $1,000 as 1000.00)
____________ dollars [RANGE: 0 – 25,000]
DON’T KNOW 88
REFUSED 99
Topic 2.d: Mentorship
The following questions are about the mentoring you received during your apprenticeship.
2.d.1. Thinking of your on-the-job mentor during your apprenticeship, how many hours per week [do/did] you usually work with that mentor?
____________ hours per week [RANGE: 0 – 40]
DON’T KNOW 88
2.d.2. How important [is/was] your mentor for helping you succeed in your apprenticeship—taking into account their help with classroom training, on-the-job components of the occupation (such as tools and techniques), and on-the-job professional skills (e.g., appropriate dress, punctuality, or professional interaction with supervisors)?
Very Important 1
Important 2
Somewhat Important 3
Not Important 4
DON’T KNOW 88
REFUSED 99
2.d.3. How satisfied [are/were] you with the mentors that worked with you for the apprenticeship program?
Very Satisfied 1
Satisfied 2
Somewhat Satisfied 3
Not Satisfied 4
DON’T KNOW 88
REFUSED 99
Topic 2.e: Apprentice wages
The following questions will ask about the compensation and other support received during your apprenticeship.
2.e.1. What hourly wage [IF 0.a.2 = 1 OR 0.a.3.b = 1: do you currently earn as an apprentice, ELSE: did you earn at the time that your apprenticeship was completed, suspended, or cancelled,] before taxes?
$ ___ ___ . ___ ___ PER HOUR (SKIP TO 2.e.2) [RANGE: 1 – 99]
DON’T KNOW 88
REFUSED (SKIP TO 2.e.2) 99
2.e.1.a [IF R DOESN’T KNOW HOURLY RATE] Can you tell me how much you [IF 0.a.2 = 1 OR 0.a.3.b = 1: currently earn ELSE: earned] for some other time period, such as per day, per week, every two weeks, or month? Answer once for the time period that is most appropriate.
$ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ PER DAY [RANGE: 1 – 500]
$ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ PER WEEK [RANGE: 1 – 5,000]
$ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ EVERY 2 WEEKS [RANGE: 1 – 10,000]
$ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ TWICE MONTHLY [RANGE: 1 – 10,000]
$ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ EVERY MONTH [RANGE: 1 – 20,000]
$ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ANNUALLY [RANGE: 1 – 200,000]
DON’T KNOW 88
2.e.2. How many paid hours [IF 0.a.2 = 1 OR 0.a.3.b = 1: do you typically work per week as an apprentice ELSE: did you typically work per week at the time that your apprenticeship was completed, suspended, or cancelled]?
______________ hours [RANGE: 1 – 80]
DON’T KNOW 88
REFUSED 99
2.e.3. How many wage increases [IF 0.a.2 = 1 OR 0.a.3.b = 1: have you received in the apprenticeship program since you started as an apprentice? ELSE: did you receive during your apprenticeship program?]
____________ wage increases [RANGE: 0 – 9]
DON’T KNOW 88
REFUSED 99
Topic 2.f: Other Supports
2.f.1. [Are you receiving/Did you receive] any of the following types of support through your apprenticeship program (not during your pre-apprenticeship program)?
(Multiple Responses allowed)
Academic/career counseling 1
Tutoring 2
Basic skills or remedial/developmental training in math and/or English (as opposed to occupation-specific math or English training) 3
Introductory information technology training 4
Tuition assistance 5
Assistance with costs for tools, equipment, books, supplies, and/or other
materials 6
Child care 7
Flexible scheduling 8
Transportation assistance 9
Other (Please specify): _____________________ 10
None 11
DON’T KNOW 88
REFUSED 99
2.f.1.1 What, if any, services were not offered but would have been helpful? [Note to [Programmer: Make the list of options for this question be conditional on the answers to the prior question, so that only services not selected in the previous question show here.]
Academic/career counseling 1
Tutoring 2
Basic skills or remedial/developmental training in math and/or English (as opposed to occupation-specific math or English training) 3
Introductory information technology training 4
Tuition assistance 5
Assistance with costs for tools, equipment, books, supplies, and/or other
materials 6
Child care 7
Flexible scheduling 8
Transportation assistance 9
Other (Please specify): _____________________ 10
None 11
DON’T KNOW 88
REFUSED 99
Topic 2.g: Recommendations
2.g.1. Would you recommend your apprenticeship program to a family member or friend who wants to work in this field?
YES |
1 |
NO |
2 |
DON’T KNOW |
88 |
REFUSED |
99 |
2.g.2 What, if any, recommendations do you have for how the apprenticeship program could be improved?
____________________________________
Topic 3.a. Skill level before starting the apprenticeship
Apprenticeships typically aim to help participants develop a range of different skills. The following questions aim to learn more about that skill development process.
3.a. For each of the following skills, please rate how well-developed your skills were before you began your apprenticeship. If the skill is not applicable to the work performed on the job during your apprenticeship, please select N/A.
[PROGRAMMER: RANDOMIZE THE ORDER OF ITEMS, THEN USE THE SAME ORDER IN 3.a FOR 3.b, and 3.c]
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Highly skilled |
Some what skilled |
Not very skilled |
N/A |
DON’T KNOW |
REFUSE |
1. |
Use of tools, equipment, or specialized skills required for the apprenticeship occupation. [IF CATI: Would you say…] |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
88 |
99 |
2. |
Reading and math skills relevant to the apprenticeship occupation. [IF CATI: Would you say…] |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
88 |
99 |
3. |
Computer science or information technology skills. [IF CATI: Would you say…] |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
88 |
99 |
4. |
Engineering or engineering technology skills. [IF CATI: Would you say…] |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
88 |
99 |
5. |
Business management skills (e.g., project management, accounting, industry background). [IF CATI: Would you say…] |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
88 |
99 |
6. |
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills. [IF CATI: Would you say…] |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
88 |
99 |
7. |
Working and communicating effectively with others. [IF CATI: Would you say…] |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
88 |
99 |
8. |
Managing time effectively. [IF CATI: Would you say…] |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
88 |
99 |
Topic 3.b. Level of skill development
3.b How well has the classroom and on-the-job training you received through the apprenticeship prepared you with the skills needed to operate at a high level in your occupation? Please rate each of the following skills. If the skill is not applicable to the work performed on the job during your apprenticeship, please select.
[PROGRAMMER: RANDOMIZE ITEMS IN SAME ORDER AS 3.a]
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Very well prepared |
Well prepared |
Some what prepared |
Not well prepared |
N/A |
DON’T KNOW |
REFUSE |
1. |
Use of tools, equipment, or specialized skills required for the apprenticeship occupation. |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
88 |
99 |
2. |
Reading and math skills relevant to the apprenticeship occupation. |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
88 |
99 |
3. |
Computer science or information technology skills. |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
88 |
99 |
4. |
Engineering or engineering technology skills. |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
88 |
99 |
5. |
Business management skills (e.g., project management, accounting, industry background). |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
88 |
99 |
6. |
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
88 |
99 |
7. |
Working and communicating effectively with others |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
88 |
99 |
8. |
Managing time effectively. |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
88 |
99 |
Topic 3.c. What was most helpful in learning skills?
3.c Which aspects of the apprenticeship – either classroom learning, guidance from an on-the-job mentor, OR work experience (learning by doing) – contributed the most to helping you develop the following skills?
Please choose one for each of the following skills. If the skill is not applicable to the work performed on the job during your apprenticeship, please select N/A
[PROGRAMMER: RANDOMIZE ITEMS IN SAME ORDER AS 3.a]
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Classroom learning |
On-the-job mentor guidance |
Independent on-the-job experience |
N/A |
DON’T KNOW |
REFUSE |
1. |
Use of tools, equipment, or specialized skills required for the apprenticeship occupation. |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
88 |
99 |
2. |
Reading and math skills relevant to the apprenticeship occupation. |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
88 |
99 |
3. |
Computer science or information technology skills. |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
88 |
99 |
4. |
Engineering or engineering technology skills . |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
88 |
99 |
5. |
Business management skills (e.g., project management, accounting, industry background) |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
88 |
99 |
6. |
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills. |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
88 |
99 |
7. |
Working and communicating effectively with others |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
88 |
99 |
8. |
Managing time effectively |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
88 |
99 |
3.c.1 What [are or were] the top three most valuable aspects of your apprenticeship? (PROGRAMMER NOTE: PLEASE SET THIS QUESTION SO THEY CAN RANK OPTIONS WITH 1, 2, 3)
Learned about the business model for my organization. 1
Gained an understanding of how my job relates to the general processes at my
organization. 2
Earned industry recognized credentials. 3
Earned money while learning occupational skills. 4
Gained work experience. 5
Received an introduction to what it’s like to work in my occupational area. 6
The support services I received while in the program. 7
The content I learned in the classroom. 8
The combination of on-the-job training or work experience and the classroom instruction. [Go to 3.C.2] 9
The on-the-job training experience. 10
My mentor(s) at work. 11
My classroom instructors. 12
Other, please specify __________________________ 13
3.c.2 What made the combination of on-the-job training or work experience and the classroom instruction valuable?
_______________________
Topic 3.d. Sufficiency and relevance of classroom learning
3.d.1 Thinking about the skills you developed during your apprenticeship, could you have developed a high level of competence in these skills through classroom instruction (either in-person or online) alone?
YES |
1 |
NO |
2 |
DON’T KNOW |
88 |
REFUSED |
99 |
[ASK 3.d.2 IF A1 OR A1.b IS NOT EQUAL TO 1, “Currently registered as an apprentice,” ELSE SKIP TO 3.e]
3.d.2 Overall, how relevant was your classroom training (either in-person or online) to the work you do in your current job, or, if you are not currently employed, your most recent job?
Very relevant 1
Somewhat relevant 2
Not relevant 3
DON’T KNOW 88
REFUSED 99
3.d.3 Do you think you did better or worse in your classroom work because of your participation in the apprenticeship than you would have done if you were enrolled in the same class(es) but were not an apprentice?
Did better 1
Did worse 2
No difference 3
DON’T KNOW 88
REFUSED 99
Topic 3.e. Challenges
3.e.1 What, if any, of the below challenges did you encounter? (check all that apply)
The classroom training was not sequenced well with the on-the-job training. For example, we learned the classroom content after covering the topics in the on-the-job training. 1
My mentor did not provide me with sufficient guidance about work tasks. 2
It was hard to manage the time demands of the apprenticeship. 3
The career ladder for me at the organization post-apprenticeship was unclear. 4
It was challenging working with my direct supervisor. 5
Finding transportation to get to my work site was a challenge. 6
Finding transportation to get to my classroom site was a challenge. 7
Finding child care was a challenge 8
Oher, please explain_______________ 9
3.e.2 What, if any, challenges did you encounter during your apprenticeship?
___________________________
Topic 4.a: Reasons for non-completion
These next questions ask about completing your apprenticeship and any credentials or certifications you may have earned.
[IF A1 = 1 OR A1.b = 1 , “Currently registered as an apprentice,” go to 4.a.1
IF A1 = 3 , OR A1.b = 3, “Employer or sponsor ended my apprenticeship,” go to 4.a.2
IF A1 = 4 OR A1.b = 4, “I left the apprenticeship before completing,” go to 4.a.3
ELSE, SKIP TO 4.b.1]
4.a.1. Which of the following best describes your current status in the apprenticeship program?
I am still registered and on track to complete the apprenticeship
by the expected completion date [Go to 4.b.1] 1
I am still registered but will not complete on time. [Go to 4.a.1.1] 2
Other. (Please specify): _______________________ [Go to 4.b.1] 3
REFUSED
[Go to 4.b.1] 99
4.a.1.1 What are the reasons you expect you won’t complete your apprenticeship (select all that apply)
Due to delays in my progress through classroom instruction 1
Due to delays in my progress through on-the-job training 2
Due to personal or family problems 3
Due to a shortage of available work from my employer 4
DON’T KNOW [Go to 4.b.1] 88
REFUSED
[Go to 4.b.1] 99
4.a.2. Which of the following best describes why your employer cancelled your registered apprenticeship?
Lack of work 1
They went out of business 2
They temporarily closed or reduced staff 3
My poor performance on the job 4
For reasons that I am not aware of 5
Other (Please specify): _______________________ 6
DON’T KNOW 88
REFUSED 99
[Skip to 4.b.1]
4.a.3. Which of the following best describes your reasons for not completing your registered apprenticeship at this time?
I lost interest in the occupation 1
I found a better paying job 2
I disliked the classroom training content 3
I disliked the on-the-job training 4
I disliked the employer 5
I disliked my direct supervisor 6
Personal or family problems 7
Other (Please specify): _______________________ 8
DON’T KNOW 88
REFUSED 99
4.a.3.1 What, if anything, could have helped you stay in the program?
Academic/career counseling 1
Tutoring 2
Basic skills or remedial/developmental training in math and/or English (as opposed to occupation-specific math or English training) 3
Introductory information technology training 4
Tuition assistance 5
Assistance with costs for tools, equipment, books, supplies, or other materials 6
Child care 7
Flexible scheduling 8
Transportation assistance 9
A wider option of promotion opportunities 10
Other (Please specify): _____________________ 11
None of the above 12
DON’T KNOW 88
REFUSED 99
[SKIP TO 4.b.1]
Topic 4.b: Certificates and credentials
4.b.1. Did you receive any degrees, certificates, or professional licenses as a result of the apprenticeship program?
YES |
1 |
NO |
2 |
DON’T KNOW |
88 |
REFUSED |
99 |
[IF 4.b.1=1 “YES”, ask 4.b.1.a and 4.b.2; ELSE SKIP TO 4.b.3.]
4.b.1.a. What is the name of the degree, certificate, or professional license that you received? Please list up to three.
1. ___________________________________
2. ___________________________________
3. ___________________________________
DON’T KNOW |
88 |
REFUSED |
99 |
4.b.2. Are any of the credentials (degree, license certification) earned through your apprenticeship recognized by other employers?
YES |
1 |
NO |
2 |
DON’T KNOW |
88 |
REFUSED |
99 |
4.b.3. Are you currently in an occupation where a license is required?
YES |
1 (ASK 4.b.4) |
NO |
2 |
DON’T KNOW |
88 |
REFUSED |
99 |
[IF 4.b.3 = 1, Yes, ASK 4.b.4; ELSE, SKIP TO 4.b.6]
4.b.4. Do you have a license in your occupation?
YES |
1 (ASK 4.b.5) |
NO |
2 |
DON’T KNOW |
88 |
REFUSED |
99 |
[IF 4.b.4 = 1, Yes, ASK 4.b.5; ELSE, SKIP TO 4.b.6]
4.b.5. Did you earn that license as a result of your apprenticeship program?
YES |
1 |
NO |
2 |
DON’T KNOW |
88 |
REFUSED |
99 |
4.b.6. Are you currently in an occupation where a certification is available?
YES |
1 (ASK 4.b.7) |
NO |
2 (GO TO 4.b.9) |
DON’T KNOW |
88 GO TO 4.b.9) |
REFUSED |
99 (GO TO 4.b.9) |
[IF 4.b.6 = 1, Yes, ASK 4.b.7; ELSE, SKIP TO 4.b.9]
4.b.7. Do you have a certification in your occupation?
YES |
1 (ASK 4.b.8) |
NO |
2 |
DON’T KNOW |
88 |
REFUSED |
99 |
[IF 4.b.7 = 1, Yes, ASK 4.b.8; ELSE, SKIP TO 4.b.9]
4.b.8. Did you earn that certification as a result of your apprenticeship program?
YES |
1 |
NO |
2 |
DON’T KNOW |
88 |
REFUSED |
99 |
[IF A1 or A1.b = 1, “Currently registered as an apprentice,” OR 2, “Completed the apprenticeship program,” ASK 4.b.9-4.b.10.
IF A1 or A1.b =3, “Employer or sponsor ended my apprenticeship,” OR 4 “I left the apprenticeship before completing,” , SKIP TO 4.c.1]
4.b.9 Do you consider what you [IF = 2 accomplished; IF = 1 have accomplished] in your apprenticeship as achieving a high level of expertise in a profession or occupation?
YES |
1 |
NO |
2 |
DON’T KNOW |
88 |
REFUSED |
99 |
4.b.10. What level of expertise do you believe you have achieved relative to an experienced worker just promoted to the next level after completing the apprenticeship?
10% 1
25% 2
50% 3
75% 4
90% 5
100% 6
DON’T KNOW 88
REFUSED 99
[IF A1 = 1 OR A1.b = 1, “Currently registered as an apprentice,” SKIP TO END1, ELSE CONTINUE]
Topic 4.c: Employment
The following questions are about your current employment status.
4.c.1. Are you currently employed?
YES 1 ASK 4.c.1.1
NO 2 SKIP TO 4.c.3
DON’T KNOW 88 ASK 4.c.1.1
REFUSED 99 ASK 4.c.1.1
4.c.1.1 What hourly wage do you currently earn?
$ ___ ___ . ___ ___ PER HOUR (SKIP TO 4.c.1.2) [RANGE: 1 – 99]
DON’T KNOW 88
REFUSED(SKIP TO 4.c.1.1a) 99
4.c.1.1a [IF R DOESN’T KNOW HOURLY RATE] Can you tell me how much you earn for some other time period, such as per day, per week, every two weeks, or month? Answer once for the time period that is most appropriate.
$ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ PER DAY [RANGE: 1 – 500]
$ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ PER WEEK [RANGE: 1 – 5,000]
$ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ EVERY 2 WEEKS [RANGE: 1 – 10,000]
$ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ TWICE MONTHLY [RANGE: 1 – 10,000]
$ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ EVERY MONTH [RANGE: 1 – 20,000]
$ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ANNUALLY [RANGE: 1 – 200,000]
DON’T KNOW 88
4.c.1.2 How many paid hours do you typically work per week?
______________ hours [RANGE: 1 – 80]
DON’T KNOW 88
REFUSED 99
4.c.2. Are you employed with the same employer that operated your apprenticeship program?
YES 1 SKIP TO 4.c.4
NO 2 ASK 4.c.3
DON’T KNOW 88 ASK 4.c.3
REFUSED 99 ASK 4.c.3
[IF 4.c.1 = NO AND A1 = 2 OR A1.b = 2, “Completed the apprenticeship program, “ASK 4.c.3
ELSE IF 4.c.2 = NO, ASK 4.c.3
ELSE SKIP 4.c.3]
4.c.3. Why are you no longer employed with the employer that operated your apprenticeship program?
I found a better paying job 1
I found a job that offered better hours 2
I found a job that offered better scheduling 3
Personal or family reasons 4
The employer that operated my apprenticeship
program is no longer in business 5
The employer that operated my apprenticeship
program did not have additional work for me
and therefore did not make a job offer 6
The employer that operated my apprenticeship
Program did not make a job offer because of my
performance 7
Other (specify): ________________________ 8
DON’T KNOW 88
REFUSED
4.c.3.1 How related is your current job to your apprenticeship?
Very strongly related 1
Strongly related 2
Somewhat related 3
Slightly related 4
Not at all related 5
DON’T KNOW 88
REFUSED 99
[IF 4.c.1=NO, DK, REF THEN SKIP TO END1, ELSE CONTINUE]
[PROGRAMMER: QUESTION 4.c.5 WILL BE A DROPDOWN SELECTION MENU OF DETAILED OCCUPATION BASED ON THE SUMMARY OCCUPATION SELECTED IN 4.c.4]
4.c.4 “In what broad occupational area is your current job? If you have more than one job, please answer for your main job.
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting
Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction
Utilities
Construction
Manufacturing
Wholesale Trade
Retail Trade
Transportation and Warehousing
Information
Finance and Insurance
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Management of Companies and Enterprises
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services
Educational Services
Health Care and Social Assistance
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation
Accommodation and Food Services
Other Services
Public Administration
Other, please specify _____________
DON’T KNOW 88
4.c.5 Which of these titles best describes the specific occupation of your current main job?
[PROGRAMMER: QUESTION 4.c.5 WILL BE A DROPDOWN SELECTION MENU OF DETAILED OCCUPATION BASED ON THE SUMMARY OCCUPATION SELECTED]
Not listed (Please Specify): 77
DON’T KNOW 88
Topic D. Demographics
The following set of questions are about your own background.
D.1 Which of the following best describes your relationship status when you began your apprenticeship?
Married |
1 |
Widowed |
2 |
Divorced |
3 |
Separated |
4 |
Never married |
5 |
DON’T KNOW |
88 |
REFUSED |
99 |
D.2 At the time you began your apprenticeship, did you live at least half time with…?
Your spouse |
1 |
Your unmarried partner |
2 |
Your child/children (or other children you support financially) |
3 |
Your father |
4 |
Your mother |
5 |
Other (SPECFIY) |
6 |
None of the above |
7 |
DON’T KNOW |
88 |
REFUSED |
99 |
ASK D.3 ONLY IF D.2 = 3, OTHERWISE SKIP TO D.4
D.3 At the time you began your apprenticeship, how many children did you live with at least half of the time and were responsible for caring for or supporting financially?
______ child/children [RANGE: 1 – 9]
DON’T KNOW 88
REFUSED 99
D.4 At the time you began your apprenticeship, what level of education had you attained? (SELECT HIGHEST LEVEL)
Bachelor’s (4-year) degree or higher |
1 |
Associate’s (2-year) degree College certificate |
2 2.1 |
Technical, trade or vocational credential |
3 |
Some college credit, but no degree or other credential |
4 |
High school diploma |
5 |
Ged or other high school equivalency |
6 |
12th grade or less, no diploma |
7 |
DON’T KNOW |
88 |
REFUSED |
99 |
D.5 What is your year of birth? ____________
D.6 Are you of Hispanic or Latino origin?
Yes 1
No 2
I don’t know 88
I prefer not to answer 99
D.7 What is your race? Select all that apply
American Indian or Alaska Native 1
Asian 2
Black or African American 3
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander 4
White 5
I don’t know 88
I prefer not to answer 99
D.8 What is your gender? Select all that apply
Male 1
Female 2
Non-binary/third gender 3
I use another term 4
I prefer not to answer 99
D.9 Are you a veteran or have you had any prior military service?
Yes 1
No 2
I prefer not to answer 99
D.10 Do you have a disability?
Yes [Go to D.11] 1
No [Go to D.12] 2
I prefer not to answer [Go to D.12] 99
D.11 What is the category of your disability(ies)? Check all that apply
Physical/Chronic Health Condition 1
Physical/Mobility Impairment 2
Mental or Psychiatric Disability 3
Vision-related disability 4
Hearing-related disability 5
Learning Disability 6
Cognitive/Intellectual disability 7
Prefer not to say 99
D.12 What state do you reside in?
INSERT LIST OF STATES AND TERRITORIES
END1. Thank you very much for your time today.
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