APPENDIX B

Questionnaire

School Leavers Follow-up Survey

September 1995

I. Respondent Information

II. Tracing

III. Introduction

Hello, I'm ..... from Statistics Canada.

In 1991, you participated in Statistics Canada's School Leavers Survey that gathered information on the education of young adults in Canada. We are conducting a follow-up survey to add to our information on your education and work experiences.

This survey is being conducted for Human Resources Development Canada, formerly Employment and Immigration Canada. The information we gather will help form policies that will better meet the education and employment needs of young adults in Canada.

Although the survey is voluntary, your participation is essential if the results are to be accurate.

Your answers will be kept confidential under the Statistics Act and are not affected by any other legislation.

A member of the survey team may listen in to evaluate the survey.

To ensure that I have found the correct (read name of respondent) could you tell me the month and year you were born?

Month Year from our 1991 records ( if not a match ask:)

What was your address in 1991?

(filled in from our 1991 records) if not a match, end interview.

IV. Labour Market and Education

1.	The first set of questions is about your education, training and work experiences.

First, I will ask you some questions about your high school, junior high or elementary school education.

1. Press enter to continue

If Type in 1991 SLS= 1 (Graduate) go to 30

PART A: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT: DIPLOMAS, CERTIFICATES, DEGREES

Section I. Determining High School Status for 1991 Leavers and Continuers:

1a.	Last week, were you in high school, junior high or elementary school? (Includes traditional high schools; alternative and transitional high schools, high school work experience programs).

1.	Yes

2.	No go to 9

8.	Refused go to 9

9.	Don't know go to 9

Continuers in 1995:

2.	Last week, were you a part-time or full-time student?

1.	Part-time go to 4

2.	Full-time

8.	Refused go to 4

9.	Don't know go to 4

3.	The month and year of last week is entered as the date respondent was last in high school full time: Month ____ Year ____

4.	In which month and year do you expect to receive a high school graduation certificate, diploma or its equivalent?

Month and Year diploma expected:

4M	4Y

Month ____ (01-12)	Year____ (ie. 1995) go to 6

13.	Already received a diploma,	9998. Refused go to 6

certificate or equivalent go to 5	9999. Don't know go to 6

14.	Does not expect to receive

a certificate/diploma go to 6

98.	Refused

99.	Don't know

5.	In which month and year did you complete the requirements for your high school graduation certificate, diploma or its equivalent?

5M	5Y

Month ____ (01-12)	Year ____ (ie. 1995)

98.	Refused	9998. Refused

99.	Don't know	9999. Don't know

6.	If Q1a=1 and Q2=2 go to 28

If Type in 1991 SLS=2 (High School Continuers in 1991) go to 8

Interviewer check item 1: Month and Year last in school full-time from the 1991 SLS

IF Check Item 1 = blank go to 27

Our records indicate that the last time you were in high school, junior high or elementary school FULL-TIME was (read date from check item 1). Did you return to high school, junior high or elementary school as a FULL-TIME student after this date? If the date read from 1991 was incorrect enter 3 and enter the correct date last in school full-time in the next question.

1.	Yes	go to 27

2.	No

3.	1991 date incorrect go to 27

8.	Refused go to 27

9.	Don't know go to 27

7.	The month and year from check item 1 is entered as the date last in high school, junior high or elementary school full-time

Month Year go to 28

8.	Interviewer check item 2: full-time status from the 1991 SLS

IF Check item 2 = part-time go to 27

Our records indicate that you were still a FULL-TIME student in high school, junior high or elementary school in the spring of 1991. To update our records, please tell us the month and year you were LAST in high school, junior high or elementary school FULL-TIME?

If the date read from 1991 was incorrect enter the correct date last in school full-time and in next question indicate that the date supplied in 1991 was incorrect.

8M	8Y

Month _____ (01-12)	Year _____ (ie. 1995)

98.	Refused	9998. Refused

99.	Don't know	9999. Don't know

8Ya.	Was the date supplied from the 1991 survey correct?

1. Yes go to 28

2. No go to 28

Section II. Determining 1995 Status as High School Graduate or Leaver:

9.	Do you have a high school graduation certificate, diploma or its equivalent?

1.	Yes

2.	No	go to 14

8.	Refused go to 14

9.	Don't know go to 14

New High School Graduates as of 1995:

10.	In which month and year did you complete these requirements? (for the high school graduation certificate, diploma or its equivalent?)

10M	10Y

Month ____ (01-12)	Year ____ (ie. 1995)

98.	Refused	9998. Refused

99.	Don't know	9999. Don't know

11.	The next few questions are about the last time you went to high school, junior high or elementary school FULL-TIME .

1. Press enter to continue

If Type in 1991 SLS= 2 (High School Continuer in 1991) go to 13

11a.	Interviewer check item 3: Month and year last in school full-time from the 1991 survey

If Check item 3 is blank go to 27

Our records indicate that the last time you were in high school, junior high or elementary school FULL- TIME was (read date from check item 3). Did you return to high school, junior high or elementary school as a FULL-TIME student after this date? If the date read from 1991 was incorrect enter 3 and enter the correct date last in school full-time in the next question.

1.	Yes	go to 27

2.	No

3.	1991 date is incorrect go to 27

8.	Refused go to 27

9.	Don't know go to 27

12.	Month and year from check item 3 is entered as date last in high school, junior high or elementary school full-time Month Year go to 28

13.	Interviewer check item 4: full-time status from the 1991 survey

If Check item 4 is = part-time go to 27

Our records indicate that you were still a FULL-TIME student in high school, junior high or elementary school in the spring of 1991. To update our records, please tell us the month and year you were LAST in high school, junior high or elementary school FULL-TIME?

If the date read from 1991 was incorrect enter the correct date last in school full-time and in the next question indicate that the date supplied in 1991 was incorrect.

13M	13Y

Month _____ (01-12)	Year _____(ie. 1995)

98. Refused	9998. Refused

99. Don't know	9999. Don't know

13Ya. Was the date supplied from the 1991 survey correct?

1. Yes go to 28

2. No go to 28

High School Leavers as of 1995:

14. If Type in 1991 SLS= 2 (Continuers) go to 23

Interviewer check item 5 : Month and Year last in school from the 1991 survey

If check item 5= blank go to 16

Our records indicate that the last time you were in high school, junior high or elementary school was (read date from check item 5). Did you return to high school, junior high or elementary school after this date? If the date read from 1991 was incorrect enter 3 and enter the correct date last in school in the next question.

1.	Yes	go to 16

2.	No

3.	1991 date was incorrect go to 16

8.	Refused go to 16

9.	Don't know go to 16

15.	Month and year from check item 5 entered as last time in high school, junior high or elementary school Month Year go to 21

16.	In which month and year were you last in high school, junior high or elementary school?

Enter month and year

16M	16Y

Month (01-12)	Year (ie. 1995)

98. Refused	9998. Refused

99. Don't know	9999. Don't know

17.	If Q16M or Q16Y=98/9998 or 99/9999 go to 19

Did you go to school part-time or full-time in (read answer in Q16)?

1.	Part-time go to 19

2.	Full-time

8.	Refused go to 19

9.	Don't know go to 19

18.	Month and year from Question 16 entered as date last in high school, junior high or elementary school full time: Month ____ Year ____ go to 28

19.	Interview check item 6: month and year of full-time status from the 1991 survey

If Check item 6 is blank go to 27

Our records indicate that the last time you were in high school, junior high or elementary school FULL- TIME was (read date from check item 6). Did you return to high school, junior high or elementary school as a FULL-TIME student after this date? If the date read from 1991 was incorrect enter 3 and enter the correct date last in school full-time in the next question.

1.	Yes	go to 27

2.	No

3.	1991 date incorrect go to 27

8.	Refused go to 27

9.	Don't know go to 27

20.	Month and year from check item 6 entered as last time in high school, junior high or elementary school full-time	Month Year go to 28

21.	Interviewer check item 7: full-time status from 1991

If check item 7 = part-time or refused go to 22

Else, month and year from Q15 entered Month ____ Year____ as the last time respondent was in high school full-time go to 28

22.	At that time, you were NOT going to high school, junior high or elementary school FULL-TIME. In which month and year were you last in high school, junior high or elementary school FULL-TIME? If the date read from 1991 was incorrect enter the correct date last in school full-time and in the next question indicate that the date supplied in 1991 was incorrect.

22M	22Y

Month _____ (01-12)	Year _____ (ie. 1995)

98. Refused	9998. Refused

99. Don't know	9999. Don't know

22Ya.	Was the date supplied from the 1991 survey correct?

1. Yes go to 28

2. No go to 28

23.	Our records indicate that you were still a student in high school, junior high or elementary school in the spring of 1991. To update our records, please tell us the month and year you were LAST in high school, junior high or elementary school. If the date read from 1991 was incorrect enter the correct date last in school and in next question indicate that the date supplied in 1991 was incorrect.

23M	23Y

Month (01-12)	Year

98. Refused	9998. Refused

99. Don't know	9999. Don't know

23Ya.	Was the date supplied from the 1991 survey correct?

1. Yes

2. No

24.	If Q23M or Q23Y=98/9998 or 99/9999 go to 26

Were you going to school part-time or full-time in (read answer in Q23)?

1.	Part-time go to 26

2.	Full-time

8.	Refused go to 26

9.	Don't know go to 26

25.	Enter month and year from Question 23 as date last in high school full time: Month ____ Year ____ go to 28

26.	Interviewer check item 8: full-time status from the 1991 survey

If Check item 8 is = part-time go to 27

Our records indicate that you were still a FULL-TIME student in high school, junior high or elementary school in the spring of 1991. To update our records, please tell us the month and year you were LAST in high school, junior high or elementary school FULL-TIME?

If the date read from 1991 was incorrect enter the correct date last in school full-time and in next question indicate that the date supplied in 1991 was incorrect.

26M	26Y

Month _____ (01-12)	Year _____

98. Refused	9998. Refused

99. Don't know	9999. Don't know

26Ya.	Was the date supplied from the 1991 survey correct?

1. Yes go to 28

2. No go to 28

27.	In which month and year were you last in high school, junior high or elementary school FULL-TIME?

27M	27Y

Month _____ (01-12)	Year _____

98. Refused	9998. Refused

99. Don't know	9999. Don't know

28.	In which province did you last go to high school, junior high or elementary school?

1.	Newfoundland go to 29a.

2.	Prince Edward Island go to 29a.

3.	Nova Scotia go to 29a.

4.	New Brunswick go to 29a.

5.	Quebec go to 29b

6.	Ontario go to 29d

7.	Manitoba go to 29d

8.	Saskatchewan go to 29d

9.	Alberta go to 29a.

10.	British Columbia go to 29e

11.	Yukon go to 29e

12.	North West Territories go to 29a.

98.	Refused go to 29a.

99.	Don't know go to 29a.

29.	Interviewer check item 9: highest grade completed from 1991 SLS

IF CHECK ITEM 9 (HIGHEST GRADE) IS BLANK, DO NOT READ THE FIRST SENTENCE

29a)	Our records indicate that in 1991, the highest grade or level in high school, junior high or elementary school you had completed was (read check item 9).

What is the highest grade or level in high school, junior high or elementary school you have NOW finished? Enter higher grade if there is a change. If no change, enter grade from 1991.

IF THE 1991 INFORMATION WAS INCORRECT, ADD A NOTE TELLING US THE 1991 INFORMATION WAS INCORRECT AND ENTER THE CORRECT GRADE.

1	Grade 6 or less Go to Q34a1.

2	Grade 7 Go to Q34a1.

3	Grade 8 Go to Q34a1.

4	Grade 9 Go to Q34a1.

5	Grade 10 LEVEL 1 Go to Q34a1.

6	Grade 11 LEVEL 2 Go to Q34a1.

7	Grade 12 LEVEL 3 Go to Q34a1.

8	Work experience program (on the job training while still in school) Go to Q34a1.

9	Special education Go to Q29f

10.	Other	Enter note: ____________________ Go to Q29f

98.	Refused Go to Q29f

99.	Don't know Go to Q29f

29b)	Our records indicate that in 1991, the highest grade or level in high school, junior high or elementary school you had completed was (read check item 9).

What is the highest grade or level in high school, junior high or elementary school you have NOW finished? Enter higher grade if there is a change. If no change, enter grade from 1991. IF THE 1991 INFORMATION WAS INCORRECT, ADD A NOTE TELLIN US THE 1991 INFORMATION WAS INCORRECT AND ENTER THE CORRECT GRADE.

1	Elementary 6 or less Go to Q34a1.

2	Secondary 1 go to 34a1.

3	Secondary 2 go to 34a1.

4	Secondary 3 go to 34a1.

5	Secondary 4 go to 34a1.

6	Secondary 5 go to 34a1.

7	Secondary 6 go to 34a1.

8	Special education Go to Q29f

9	Work experience program (On the job training while still in school) Go to Q34a1.

10.	Other	Enter note: ____________________ Go to Q29f

98.	Refused Go to Q29f

99.	Don't know Go to Q29f

29d)	Our records indicate that in 1991, the highest grade or level in high school, junior high or elementary school you had completed was (read check item 9).

What is the highest grade or level in high school, junior high or elementary school you have NOW finished? Enter higher grade if there is a change. If no change, enter grade from 1991. IF THE 1991 INFORMATION WAS INCORRECT, ADD A NOTE TELLING US THE 1991 INFORMATION WAS INCORRECT AND ENTER THE CORRECT GRADE.

1	Grade 6 or less Go to Q34a1.

2	Grade 7 Go to Q34a1.

3	Grade 8 Go to Q34a1.

4	Grade 9 Go to Q34a1.

5	Grade 10 Go to Q34a1.

6	Grade 11 Go to Q34a1.

7	Grade 12 Go to Q34a1.

8	Grade 13 (OAC) Go to Q34a1.

9	Special education Go to Q29f

10.	Work experience program (on the job training while still in school) Go to Q34a1.

11.	Other	Enter note: ____________________ Go to Q29f

98.	Refused Go to Q29f

99.	Don't know Go to Q29f

29e)	Our records indicate that in 1991, the highest grade or level in high school, junior high or elementary school you had completed was (read check item 9).

What is the highest grade or level in high school, junior high or elementary school you have NOW finished? Enter higher grade if there is a change. If no change, enter grade from 1991. IF THE 1991 INFORMATION WAS INCORRECT, ADD A NOTE TELLING US THE 1991 INFORMATION WAS INCORRECT AND ENTER THE CORRECT GRADE.

1	Grade 6 or less Go to Q34a1.

2	Grade 7 Go to Q34a1.

3	Grade 8 Go to Q34a1.

4	Grade 9 Go to Q34a1.

5	Grade 10 Go to Q34a1.

6	Grade 11 Go to Q34a1.

7	Grade 12 Go to Q34a1.

8	Special education Go to Q29f

9	Work experience program (on the job training while still in school) Go to Q34a1.

10.	Other	Enter note: ____________________ Go to Q29f

98.	Refused Go to Q29f

99.	Don't know Go to Q29f

29f)	Did you receive this education in .......?

1.	High school or senior high Go to Q34a1.

2.	Junior high school Go to Q34a1.

3.	Elementary school Go to Q34a1.

4.	Other Enter note: ______________ Go to Q29g

8.	Refused Go to Q34a1.

9.	Don't know Go to Q29g

29g)	Did you go PAST GRADE 6?

1.	Yes	Go to 34a1.

2.	No	Go to 34a1.

8.	Refused	Go to 34a1.

9.	Don't know Go to 34a1.

Section III. Graduates in the 1991 Survey:

30.	Interviewer check item 10: month and year of part-time status of Graduates from 1991

If Check item 10= blank go to 31

Our records indicate that you were last in high school in (read check item 10) and at that time, you were a part-time student. In which month and year were you last in high school FULL-TIME ? If the date read from 1991 was incorrect enter the correct date last in school full-time and in next question indicate that the date supplied in 1991 was incorrect.

30M	30Y

Month (01-12)	Year

98. Refused	9998. Refused

99. Don't know	9999. Don't know

30Ya.	Was the date supplied from the 1991 survey correct?

1. Yes go to 34a1.

2. No go to 34a1.

31.	Interviewer check item 11: month and year last in high school full-time Graduates in 1991

If check item 11=blank go to 33

Our records indicate that the last time you were in high school FULL-TIME was (read check item 11). Is that correct?

1.	Yes

2.	No go to 33

8.	Refused go to 33

9.	Don't know go to 33

32.	Enter month and year from check item 11 as date last in high school full time: Month ____ Year ____ go to 34a1.

33.	In which month and year were you last in high school FULL-TIME?

33M	33Y

Month (01-12)	Year

98. Refused	9998. Refused

99. Don't know	9999. Don't know

34a1.	If Q1a=1 and Q2=2 go to 35

Interviewer check item 12: Date respondent was last in high school, junior high or elementary school full-time: Month ____ Year _____ Computer takes this date from one of the following questions: 3, 7, 8, 12, 13, 18, 20, 21, 22, 25, 26, 27, 30, 32, 33.

If Check item 12= blank (can't be calculated) go to 35

Before going ahead, I want to confirm that you were last in high school, junior high or elementary school as a FULL-TIME student about (Computer calculates date between time of survey and check item 12, read the years/months) ago in (read check item 12). Is this date correct?

1.	Yes go to 35

2.	No

8.	Refused go to 35

9.	Don't know go to 35

34.	In which month and year were you last in high school, junior high or elementary school as a FULL-TIME student?

34M	34Y

Month (01-12)	Year

98. Refused	9998. Refused

99. Don't know	9999. Don't know

Section IV. Degrees, diplomas and certificates other than high school

35.	Now, I would like to ask you about other education or training you have taken.

Other than high school, have you taken any career or job related education or training such as programs, courses, workshops, seminars and tutorials?

1.	Yes

2.	No

8.	Refused

9.	Don't know

35a.	Other than high school, have you taken any education or training towards any certificates, diplomas or degrees?

1.	Yes

2.	No go to 39

8.	Refused	go to 39

9.	Don't know go to 39

36.	What type(s) of certificates, diplomas or degrees have you taken education/training towards? Do not read list, check all that apply:

1.	a trade/vocational or registered apprenticeship diploma or certificate

2.	a college or CEGEP diploma or certificate

3.	an undergraduate diploma or certificate

4.	a bachelor's degree (eg.BA, BSc, BA BSc, 4 or 5 year B.Ed.)

5.	a first professional degree (eg. medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, law, optometry, divinity, or 1 year B. Ed after a Bachelor's degree)

6.	a graduate diploma or certificate

7.	a master's degree

8.	a doctoral degree

9.	a private business school or commercial school diploma or certificate

10.	a diploma or certificate recognized by or issued by an employer or business only

11.	a diploma, certificate or license from a professional association such as in accounting, banking or insurance

12.	any other diploma or certificate (please specify)

98.	Refused go to 39

99.	Don't know go to 39

37a...z	Have you completed a (asked for all responses obtained in 36) certificate, diploma or degree? IF THE RESPONSE OTHER DIPLOMA OR CERTIFICATE APPEARS, REFER TO THE TYPE OF DIPLOMA/CERTIFICATE SPECIFIED BY THE RESPONDENT

1.	Yes

2.	No go to 39

8.	Refused go to 39

9.	Don't know go to 39

38a....z	In which month and year did you complete the requirements for the (asked for all certificates, degrees, diplomas completed from 37a...z)?

38a...zM	38a...zY

Month _____ (01-12)	Year _____

98. Refused	9998. Refused

99. Don't know	9999. Don't know

PART B : LAST WEEK'S EDUCATION AND WORK

39.	Now, I would like to ask you about your training, education and work activities during last week.

If Q1a=1 go to 42

Last week, were you taking any education or training from a school, college, or university? (Includes correspondence and night courses)

1.	Yes

2.	No go to 42

8.	Refused go to 42

9.	Don't know go to 42

40.	Were you a part-time or full-time student?

1.	Part-time

2.	Full-time

8.	Refused

9.	Don't know

41.	What type of school were you taking education or training from? Do not read list.

1.	Community college, CEGEP or institute of applied arts and technology

2.	Business or commercial school

3.	Trade or vocational school

4.	University

5.	Other please specify:

8.	Refused

9.	Don't know

42.	Last week, did you work at a job or business?

1.	Yes go to 46

2.	No

8.	Refused

9.	Don't know

44.	Last week, did you have a job or business at which you did not work? Do not include a new job you are waiting to begin.

1.	Yes go to 46

2.	No

8.	Refused

9.	Don't know

45.	Last week were you waiting for a new job to begin?

1.	Yes go to 50A

2.	No go to 81

8.	Refused go to 81

9.	Don't know go to 81

46.	How many jobs or businesses did you HAVE last week ?

____ job(s) or business(es)

98.	Refused

99.	Don't know

47.	If Q42=1 go to 50a

Last week, were you absent from work because you were on temporary layoff that is, because you were waiting to be recalled to a job?

1.	Yes go to 50a

2.	No

8.	Refused

9.	Don't know

48.	What was the main reason you did not work at a job or business last week? Do not read list. Check one only.

1.	On holiday or vacation

2.	Attending education or training program

3.	Not required to work last week

4.	Own illness or disability

5.	Personal or family responsibilities

6.	Work too many hours in my other job (s) or business (es)

7.	Labour dispute

8.	Weather

9.	Maternity/paternity leave

10.	Other, please specify:

98.	Refused

99.	Don't know

Main Job or Business Held Last Week, Job Information

50a.	If Q45 is =1 state the following: else, go to 50b

Now, I would like to ask you about the new job you are waiting to begin. (Interviewer note: use the term "will" where noted in the remaining questions)

How many hours a week did you (will you) USUALLY work at that job (or business)?

hours go to 51

998.	Refused go to 52

999.	Don't know go to 52

50b.	If Q46 is=1 state the following: else, go to 50c:

Now, I would like to ask you about the job (or business) you held last week.

How many hours a week did you (will you) USUALLY work at that job (or business)?

hours go to 51

998.	Refused go to 52

999.	Don't know go to 52

50c.	Now, I would like to ask you about the main job (or business) that you held last week. Your main job (or business) is the one at which you usually work the most hours per week.

How many hours a week did you (will you) USUALLY work at that job (or business)?

hours

998.	Refused go to 52

999.	Don't know go to 52

51.	If Q50a or b or c > or equal to 30 go to 52

What was the main reason you usually worked (will work) less than 30 hours a week? Do not read list. Check one only.

1.	Own illness or disability

2.	Personal or family responsibilities

3.	Going to school, taking education or training program

4.	Could only find part-time work

5.	Did not want full-time work

6.	Full-time work under 30 hours per week

7.	Other, please specify:

8.	Refused

9.	Don't know

52.	For whom did (will) you work? (name of business, government dept. or agency or person)

1.

8.	Refused

9.	Don't know

53.	What kind of business, industry or service was this (will this be)? (Give full description eg. federal government, canning industry, forestry services)

1.

8.	Refused

9.	Don't know

54.	What kind of work were you doing (will you be doing)? (Give full description eg. office clerk, factory worker, forestry technician)

1.

8.	Refused

9.	Don't know

55.	What were (will be) your most important activities or duties? (give full description, eg. filing documents, drying vegetables, forest examiner)

1.

8.	Refused

9.	Don't know

56.	Were you (will you be) a paid worker or self-employed? Do not read list.

1.	Paid worker

2.	Self-employed worker go to 58

3.	Other (eg. unpaid family worker) go to 58

8.	Refused

9.	Don't know

57.	Was this (Will this be) a permanent job or a temporary job? A permanent job is one for which there was no indication that the job would end at some definite point in time eg. hired permanently with no specified term. A temporary job is one for which there was a definite indication that the job will terminate at some specified point in time, eg. hired for a six month term

1.	Permanent

2.	Temporary

8.	Refused

9.	Don't know

58.	If Q45=1 go to 59a

In which month and year did you begin working for the employer you had last week? (If there has been more than one period of employment with this same employer, refer to the latest employment period. Separate periods of employment occur when a job has terminated for some reason such as quitting, being fired; this does not include temporary layoffs, illness, leave for "maternity/paternity" or education leave when ties are maintained with the employer)

58M	58Y

Month _____ (01-12)	Year _____

98. Refused	9998. Refused

99. Don't know	9999. Don't know

59.	If Q58M or Q58Y= 99/9999(Don't know) or 98/9998 (Refused) or check item 13 < or = 0 go to 61

Interviewer check item 13: computer calculates time between interview and start of last week's job (month and year of interview and month and year of start of last week's job from Q58M/Y).

So you have worked for this employer for about (computer filled in ) years/months? If not correct, enter 2 and correct the month and year the respondent began working for the employer.

1.	Yes go to 61

2.	No go to Q58M

8.	Refused go to 61

9.	Don't know go to 61

59a.	In which month and year will you begin this job (or business)?

59aM	59aY

Month ____ (01-12)	Year ____

98. Refused	9998. Refused

99. Don't know	9999. Don't know

61.	If Q56=2 or 3 go to 66

What method did you use to find this job? Do not read list. Check one only.

1.	Contacted employer directly

2.	Answered an ad in a newspaper

3.	Placed an ad in the newspaper

4.	Through an employment agency or centre

5.	Through friends

6.	Through relatives

7.	Referral from another employer

8.	Sent out resume

9.	Other, please specify:

98.	Refused

99.	Don't know

66.	If Q45=1 go to 73

What were the most satisfying aspects of your main job (or business)? Do not read list. Check all that apply.

1.	The type of work, work demands

2.	Wages, earnings

3.	Future prospects

4.	Relations with co-workers

5.	Relations with supervisor(s)

6.	Fringe benefits (health, dental, car etc.)

7.	Hours of work

8.	Location of job or business

9.	Other(s), please specify:

10.	No satisfying aspects

98.	Refused

99.	Don't know

67.	What were the least satisfying aspects of your main job (or business)? Do not read list. Check all that apply.

1.	The type of work, work demands

2.	Wages, earnings

3.	Future prospects

4.	Relations with co-workers

5.	Relations with supervisor (s)

6.	Physical environment (air quality, too hot, too cold)

7.	Not related to education/training

8.	Hours of work

9.	Location of job or business

10.	Other(s), please specify:

11.	No dissatisfying aspects

98.	Refused

99.	Don't know

68.	Considering all aspects of this main job (or business), how satisfied were you with it? Would you say that you were: Read the list from 1 to 4.

1.	Very satisfied

2.	Satisfied

3.	Dissatisfied

4.	Very dissatisfied

8.	Refused

9.	Don't know / no opinion

73.	If Q56=2 go to 75

If Q56=3 go to 76

What was (will be) your usual wage or salary before taxes and other deductions in this main job? Please include any commissions, tips, bonuses or paid overtime that you would usually earn.

$___

999998.	Refused go to 76

999999.	Don't know go to 76

74.	What was the period covered by this wage or salary? Was it (Will it be): Interviewer, if the respondent supplies this information in Q73 do not read the categories- check the answer.

1.	Hourly go to 76

2.	Daily go to 76

3.	Weekly go to 76

4.	Every two weeks go to 76

5.	Twice a month go to 76

6.	Monthly go to 76

7.	Yearly go to 76

8.	Other, please specify: go to 76

98.	Refused go to 76

99.	Don't know go to 76

75.	To the nearest thousand dollars, what was (will be) your personal annual income from your business, before taxes and other deductions?

$___

999997.	Negative income

999998.	Refused

999999.	Don't know

76.	If Q45=1 go to 86a

Did you take any career or job related education or training such as programs, courses, workshops, seminars and tutorials while you had this job(or business)?

1.	Yes

2.	No

8.	Refused

9.	Don't know

79.	If Q1a=1 or Q39= 1 go to 80

Did you take any education or training from a school, college or university while you had this job (or business)?

1.	Yes

2.	No go to 80a

8.	Refused go to 80a

9.	Don't know go to 80a

80.	Were you mainly a student or mainly a worker while you had this job (or business)?

1.	Mainly a worker

2.	Mainly a student

3.	Both a worker and student with equal weight

8.	Refused

9.	Don't know

80a.	If Q76=(2 or 8 or 9) and Q79= (2 or 8 or 9) go to 85

Did your employer pay for, provide transportation, give time off, or give any other support towards the education or training you took while you had this job (or business)?

1.	Yes go to 85

2.	No go to 85

8.	Refused go to 85

9.	Don't know go to 85

81.	Last week, were you looking for a job?

1.	Yes go to 83

2.	No

8.	Refused go to 86a

9.	Don't know go to 86a

82.	What was the main reason you were not looking for a job last week? Do not read list. Check one only.

1.	Going to school/attending education or training program Go to 86a

2.	Own illness or disability Go to 86a

3.	Personal or family responsibilities Go to 86a

4.	Waiting for replies from employer(s) Go to 86a

5.	Believed no work was available Go to 86a

6.	No longer interested in finding a job Go to 86a

7.	No reason given Go to 86a

8.	Other, please specify: Go to 86a

98.	Refused Go to 86a

99.	Don't know Go to 86a

83.	Were you looking for a full-time job, that is a job of 30 or more hours per week?

1.	Yes

2.	No

8.	Refused

9.	Don't know

84.	Did any of the following cause you difficulty when looking for work LAST WEEK? Read the list.

a.	Not knowing where to look for work 1. Yes 2. No 8. Refused 9.	Don't know

c.	Not having the work experience required for available jobs

1.Yes 2. No 8. Refused 9.	Don't know

d.	Not having enough education for available jobs

1. Yes 2. No 8. Refused 9.	Don't know

e.	Having a long-term physical condition, mental condition, or health problem

1. Yes 2. No 8. Refused 9.	Don't know

f.	A shortage of jobs 1.Yes 2.No 8. Refused 9.	Don't know

g.	Was there anything else causing you difficulties?

1. Yes, please specify:	2. No 8. Refused 9.	Don't know

go to 86a

REFERENCE JOBS:

PART C:	MOST RECENT REFERENCE JOB, 20HR OR MORE PER WEEK, 6 MONTHS CONTINUOUS

85.	If Q1a=1 and Q2=2 (in 1995, full-time high school continuers) GO TO Q176a

PLEASE READ THIS CLEARLY AND SLOWLY

The next section of the questionnaire is about what we call "reference jobs". A reference job is a job where you worked for the same employer 20 HOURS OR MORE PER WEEK, FOR AT LEAST 6 MONTHS IN A ROW. This includes self-employment.

Please note that the six months would include time off for vacation; labour disputes; temporary layoffs; illness; "maternity /paternity" leave; or education leave granted by the employer. In the next several questions, I'll ask about reference jobs. A reference job is a job where you worked for the same employer 20 HOURS OR MORE PER WEEK, FOR AT LEAST 6 MONTHS IN A ROW. Is the definition clear? REPEAT THE DEFINITION IF NECESSARY.

1. Press enter to continue

85a.	If interviewer check item 13 is > or = 0 but < 6 go to 86

Was the main job (or business) you held last week a reference job? Reference job= 20 hours or more per week, for at least six months in a row.

1.	Yes go to 112a

2.	No go to 86

8.	Refused	go to 86

9.	Don't know go to 86

86a.	If Q1a=1 and Q2=2 (in 1995, full-time high school continuers) GO TO Q176a

PLEASE READ THIS CLEARLY AND SLOWLY

The next section of the questionnaire is about what we call "reference jobs". A reference job is a job where you worked for the same employer 20 HOURS OR MORE PER WEEK, FOR AT LEAST 6 MONTHS IN A ROW. This includes self-employment.

Please note that the six months would include time off for vacation; labour disputes; temporary layoffs; illness; "maternity /paternity" leave; or education leave granted by the employer. In the next several questions, I'll ask about reference jobs. A reference job is a job where you worked for the same employer 20 HOURS OR MORE PER WEEK, FOR AT LEAST 6 MONTHS IN A ROW. Is the definition clear? REPEAT THE DEFINITION IF NECESSARY.

1. Press enter to continue

86.	Have you ever had a reference job since you were last in high school, junior high or elementary school full-
time in (read computer filled in month and year from check item 12)? Reference job= 20 hours or more per week for at least 6 months in a row.

1.	Yes

2.	No	go to 158a

8.	Refused go to 158a

9.	Don't know go to 158a

87.	How many reference jobs have you had since you were last in high school, junior high or elementary school full-time? Reference job=20 hours or more per week for at least 6 months in a row.

_____ jobs

98.	Refused

99.	Don't know

88a.	If Q87=1 state:	I would like to ask you some questions about this reference job. Else go to 88b

1.	Press enter to continue go to 88

88b. If Q87>1 state: I would like to ask you about your reference jobs - beginning with the
MOST RECENT REFERENCE JOB that you had. Thinking about this most recent reference job...

1. Press enter to continue

88.	In which month and year did you begin this reference job? (begin working for the employer)

88M	88Y

Month _____ (01-12)	Year _____

98. Refused	9998. Refused

99. Don't know	9999. Don't know

89.	In which month and year did you finish this reference job?

89M	89Y

____ Month (01-12)	____Year

13.	Still working at it go to 90a	9998. Refused go to 91

98.	Refused	9999. Don't know

99.	Don't know

90a.	(If Q88M or Q88Y or Q89M= 98/9998 (Refused) or 99/9999 (Don't know))

or (if Q89Y = 9999 (Don't know)) go to 90

So, you had this reference job for about (read number of years, months as calculated from Q88 and Q89)? If time period incorrect enter 2 and correct the necessary dates. Reference job must be >=6 months. Check date if <6 months.

1.	Yes

2.	No go to Q88M and correct the necessary dates

3.	Reference job less than 6 months go to Q88M and correct dates

4.	Dates checked, not a reference job go to 86a and check definition

8.	Refused

9.	Don't know

90.	IF Q89M=13 go to 91

What was the main reason you stopped working at this reference job? Do not read list.	Check one only.

1.	Job came to an end

2.	Fired

3.	Job/career related reasons (eg. did not get along with employer, wanted another job or business, didn't like the wages or salary, wanted better job opportunities)

4.	Education/training

5.	Own illness or disability

6.	Personal or family related reasons

7.	Moved to a new residence

8.	Other, please specify:

98.	Refused

99.	Don't know

91.	How many hours per week did you usually work at this reference job?

hours per week

998.	Refused

999.	Don't know

92.	If Q91>or equal to 30 go to 93

What was the main reason you usually worked less than 30 hours a week? Do not read list. Check one only.

1.	Own illness or disability

2.	Personal or family responsibilities

3.	Going to school, taking education or training program

4.	Could only find part-time work

5.	Did not want full-time work

6.	Full-time work under 30 hours per week

7.	Other, please specify:

8.	Refused

9.	Don't know

93.	For whom did you work? (name of business, government dept. or agency or person)

1.

8.	Refused

9.	Don't know

94.	What kind of business, industry or service was this? (Give full description eg. federal government, canning industry, forestry services)

1.

8.	Refused

9.	Don't know

95.	What kind of work were you doing ? (Give full description eg. office clerk, factory worker, forestry technician)

1.

8.	Refused

9.	Don't know

96.	What were your most important activities or duties? (give full description, eg. filing documents, drying vegetables, forest examiner)

1.

8.	Refused

9.	Don't know

97.	Were you a paid worker or self-employed?

1.	Paid worker

2.	Self-employed worker go to 104

3.	Other (eg. unpaid family worker) go to 104

8.	Refused

9.	Don't know

98.	Was this a permanent job or a temporary job? A permanent job is one for which there was no indication that the job would end at some definite point in time eg. hired permanently with no specified term. A temporary job is one for which there was a definite indication that the job will terminate at some specified point in time, eg. hired for a six month term.

1.	Permanent

2.	Temporary

8.	Refused

9.	Don't know

99.	What method did you use to find this reference job? Do not read list. Check one only.

1.	Contacted employer directly

2.	Answered an ad in a newspaper

3.	Placed an ad in the newspaper

4.	Through an employment agency or centre

5.	Through friends

6.	Through relatives

7. Referral from another employer

8.	Sent out resume

9.	Other, please specify:

98.	Refused

99.	Don't know

104.	If Q97=2 go to 106

If Q97=3 go to 107

What was your usual wage or salary before taxes and other deductions in this reference job? Please include any commissions, tips, bonuses, or paid overtime that you would usually earn.

$___

999998.	Refused go to 107

999999.	Don't know go to 107

105.	What was the period covered by the wage or salary? Was it: Interviewer, if the respondent supplies this information in Q104 do not read the categories, check the answer.

1.	Hourly go to 107

2.	Daily go to 107

3.	Weekly go to 107

4.	Every two weeks go to 107

5.	Twice a month go to 107

6.	Monthly go to 107

7.	Yearly go to 107

8.	Other, please specify: go to 107

98.	Refused go to 107

99.	Don't know go to 107

106.	To the nearest thousand dollars, what was your personal annual income from this business, before taxes and other deductions?

$___

999997.	Negative income

999998.	Refused

999999.	Don't know

107.	Did you take any career or job related education or training such as programs, courses, workshops, seminars and tutorials while you had this reference job?

1.	Yes

2.	No

8.	Refused

9.	Don't know

110.	Did you take any education or training from a school, college or university while you had this reference job?

1.	Yes

2.	No go to 111a

8.	Refused go to 111a

9.	Don't know go to 111a

111.	Were you mainly a student or mainly a worker while you had this reference job ?

1.	Mainly a worker

2.	Mainly a student

3.	Both a worker and a student with equal weight

8.	Refused

9.	Don't know

111a.	If Q107=(2 or 8 or 9) and Q110= (2 or 8 or 9) go to 112a

Did your employer pay for, provide transportation, give time off, or give any other support towards the education or training you took while you had this reference job?

1.	Yes

2.	No

8.	Refused

9.	Don't know

PART D:	FIRST REFERENCE JOB, 20HR OR MORE PER WEEK, 6 MONTHS CONTINUOUS

112a.	If Q85a=1 go to 113a

If Q87>1 <97 go to 114

If Q87=1 or 98 or 99 go to 138

113a.	Since you were last in high school, junior high or elementary school full-time in (read check item 12), how many reference jobs have you had in total, including last week's main job? Reference job=20 hours or more per week for at least 6 months in a row.

_____ jobs (HAS TO BE 1 OR MORE)

98.	Refused

99.	Don't know

113b.	If Q113a=1 go to 138

Was last week's main job (or business), the first reference job you had since you were last in high school, junior high or elementary school full-time? (Was it the first employer for whom you worked 20 hours or more for 6 months in a row)?

1.	Yes go to 138

2.	No

8.	Refused go to 138

9.	Don't know go to 138

114.	Now, I would like to ask you some questions about the first reference job you had since you were last in high school, junior high or elementary school full-time in (read interviewer check item 12).

In which month and year did you begin this first reference job?

114M	114Y

Month _____ (01-12)	Year _____

98.	Refused	9998. Refused

99.	Don't know	9999. Don't know

115.	In which month and year did you finish this first reference job?

115M	115Y

____ Month (01-12)	____Year

13.	Still working at it	go to 115a	9998. Refused	go to 117

98.	Refused	9999. Don't know

99.	Don't know

115a.	(If Q114M or Q114Y or Q115M = 98/9998 (Refused) or 99/9999(don't know)) or (Q115Y =9999 (Don't know)) go to 116

So, you had this first reference job for about (read number of years, months as calculated from Q114 and Q115)? If time period incorrect enter 2 and correct the necessary dates. Reference job must be >=6 months. Check date if <6 months.

1.	Yes

2.	No go to Q114M and correct the necessary dates

3.	Reference job less than 6 months go to Q114M and correct date

4.	Checked dates, not a first reference job go to 138

8.	Refused

9.	Don't know

116.	If Q115m=13 go to 117

What was the main reason you stopped working at this first reference job? Do not read list. Check one only.

1.	Job came to an end

2.	Fired

3.	Job/career related reasons

4.	Education/training

5.	Own illness or disability

6.	Personal or family related reasons

7.	Moved to a new residence

8.	Other, please specify:

98.	Refused

99.	Don't know

117.	How many hours per week did you usually work at this first reference job?

hours per week

998.	Refused

999.	Don't know

118.	If Q117>or equal to 30 go to 119

What was the main reason you usually worked less than 30 hours a week? Do not read list.	Check one only.

1.	Own illness or disability

2.	Personal or family responsibilities

3.	Going to school, taking education or training program

4.	Could only find part-time work

5.	Did not want full-time work

6.	Full-time work under 30 hours per week

7.	Other, please specify:

8.	Refused

9.	Don't know

119.	For whom did you work? (name of business, government dept. or agency or person)

1.

8.	Refused

9.	Don't know

120.	What kind of business, industry or service was this? (Give full description eg. federal government, canning industry, forestry services)

1.

8.	Refused

9.	Don't know

121.	What kind of work were you doing? (Give full description eg. office clerk, factory worker, forestry technician)

1.

8.	Refused

9.	Don't know

122.	What were your most important activities or duties? (give full description, eg. filing documents, drying vegetables, forest examiner)

1.

8.	Refused

9.	Don't know

123.	Were you a paid worker or self-employed?

1.	Paid worker

2.	Self-employed worker go to 130

3.	Other (eg. unpaid family worker) go to 130

8.	Refused

9.	Don't know

124.	Was this a permanent job or a temporary job? A permanent job is one for which there was no indication that the job would end at some definite point in time eg. hired permanently with no specified term. A temporary job is one for which there was a definite indication that the job will terminate at some specified point in time, eg. hired for a six month term

1.	Permanent

2.	Temporary

8.	Refused

9.	Don't know

125.	What method did you use to find this first reference job? Do not read list. Check one only.

1.	Contacted employer directly

2.	Answered an ad in a newspaper

3.	Placed an ad in the newspaper

4.	Through an employment agency or centre

5.	Through friends

6.	Through relatives

7.	Referral from another employer

8.	Sent out resume

9.	Other, please specify:

98.	Refused

99.	Don't know

130. If Q123=2 go to 132

If Q123=3 go to 133

What was your usual wage or salary before taxes and other deductions in this first reference job? Please include any commissions, tips, bonuses, or paid overtime that you would usually earn.

$___

999998.	Refused go to 133

999999.	Don't know go to 133

131.	What was the period covered by the wage or salary? Was it: Interviewer, if the respondent supplies this information in Q130 do not read the categories, check the answer.

1.	Hourly go to 133

2.	Daily go to 133

3.	Weekly go to 133

4.	Every two weeks go to 133

5.	Twice a month go to 133

6.	Monthly go to 133

7.	Yearly go to 133

8.	Other, please specify: go to 133

98.	Refused go to 133

99.	Don't know go to 133

132.	To the nearest thousand dollars, what was your personal annual income from this business, before taxes and other deductions?

$___

999997.	Negative income

999998.	Refused

999999.	Don't know

133.	Did you take any career or job related education or training such as programs, courses, workshops, seminars and tutorials while you had this first reference job?

1.	Yes

2.	No

8.	Refused

9.	Don't know

136.	Did you take any education or training from a school, college or university while you had this first reference job?

1.	Yes

2.	No go to 137a

8.	Refused go to 137a

9.	Don't know go to 137a

137.	Were you mainly a student or mainly a worker while you had this first reference job ?

1.	Mainly a worker

2.	Mainly a student

3.	Both a worker and a student with equal weight

8.	Refused

9.	Don't know

137a.	If Q133=(2 or 8 or 9) and Q136= (2 or 8 or 9) go to 138

Did your employer pay for, provide transportation, give time off, or give any other support towards the education or training you took while you had this first reference job?

1.	Yes

2.	No

8.	Refused

9.	Don't know

PART E:	GAP 1, GAP BETWEEN FIRST REFERENCE JOB AND LAST IN HIGH SCHOOL FULL-
TIME

138.	If Q113a=1 or Q113b=1 or Q113b=8 or Q113b=9 go to 139 (First job=last week's job)

If Q113b=2 and Q115a= 4 go to 139 (First job=last week's job)

If Q87=1 or 98 or 99 go to 140 (First job=most recent job)

If Q87>1 and Q115a=4 go to 140 (First job=most recent job)

Else go to 141 (First job is a separate job)

139.	Interviewer check item 14 : Length of Gap 1, time between last in school full-time and start of the first reference job

Last week's job= first reference job

Computer calculates Q58 (start of last week's job) versus date of last in school full-time from interviewer check item 12

If interviewer check item 14<6 or can't be calculated go to 175

Else state:

That's the end of our questions on reference jobs. Now, we are interested in your education and work activities during the period between the last time you were in high school, junior high or elementary school full-time and when you began working for the employer you had last week.

Just to refresh your memory the date you were last in high school, junior high or elementary school full- time was (read interviewer check item 12) and the date you began working for the employer you had last week was (read answer to Q58). So, there were about (read check item 14, years/months) in the period between these two dates. Is this correct?

1.	Yes go to 143

2.	No

8.	Refused go to 143

9.	Don't know go to 143

N139.	What is the correct time period between the date you were last in high school, junior high or elementary school full-time and the date you began working for the employer you had last week?

N139Y	N139M

Years ____	Months ____

998. Refused	998. Refused

999. Don't know	999. Don't know

NQ139.	If N139Y or N139M= 999 or 998 go to 175

Which of the dates were incorrect, that date last in high school, junior high or elementary school full- time or the date you began working for the employer you had last week?

1.	Last in school full-time go to 143

2.	Date began working for the employer go to 143

3.	Both go to 143

8.	Refused go to 143

9.	Don't know go to 143

140.	Interviewer check item 14 : Length of Gap 1, time between last in high school full-time and start of the first reference job

Note: Most recent reference job= first reference job

Computer calculates Q88 (start of most recent job) versus date of last in high school full-time from interviewer check item 12

If interviewer check item 14<6 or check item 14 cannot be calculated go to 175

Else state:

That's the end of our questions about your reference job. Now, we are interested in your education and work activities during the period between the last time you were in high school, junior high or elementary school full-time and when you began working at your REFERENCE JOB.

Just to refresh your memory the date you were last in high school, junior high or elementary school full- time was (read interviewer check item 12) and the date your reference job began was (read answer to Q88). So, there were about (read check item 14, years/months) in the period between these two dates. Is this correct?

1.	Yes go to 143

2.	No

8.	Refused go to 143

9.	Don't know go to 143

N140.	What is the correct time period between the date you were last in high school, junior high or elementary school full-time and the date you began working at your reference job?

N140Y	N140M

Years ____	Months ____

998.	Refused	998. Refused

999.	Don't know	999. Don't know

NQ140.	If N140Y or N140M= 999 or 998 go to 175

Which of the dates were incorrect, that date last in high school, junior high or elementary school full- time or the date you began working at your reference job?

1.	Last in school full-time go to 143

2.	Date began working at reference job go to 143

3.	Both go to 143

8.	Refused go to 143

9.	Don't know go to 143

141.	Interviewer check item 14 : Length of Gap 1, time between last in high school full-time and start of the first reference job

Note: First job is a separate job

Computer calculates Q114 (start of first reference job) versus date of last in high school full-time from Interviewer check item 12

If interviewer check item 14<6 or gap can't be calculated go to 175

Else state:

That's the end of our questions about your REFERENCE JOBS. Now, we are interested in your education and work activities during the time between the last time you were in high school, junior high or elementary school full-time and when you began working at your FIRST REFERENCE JOB.

Just to refresh your memory, the date you were last in high school, junior high or elementary school full- time was (read interviewer check item 12) and the date your FIRST REFERENCE JOB began was (read answer to Q114). So, there were about (read check item 14, years/months) in the period between these two dates. Is this correct?

1.	Yes go to 143

2.	No

8.	Refused go to 143

9.	Don't know go to 143

N141.	What is the correct time period between the date you were last in high school, junior high or elementary school full-time and the date you began working at your first reference job?

N141Y	N141M

Years___	Months____

998.	Refused	998. Refused go to 175

999.	Don't know	999. Don't know go to 175

NQ141.	If N141Y or N141M= 999 or 998 go to 175

Which of the dates were incorrect, that date last in high school, junior high or elementary school full- time or the date you began working at your first reference job?

1.	Last in school full-time

2.	Date began working at first reference job

3.	Both

8.	Refused

9.	Don't know

143.	If (N139Y=0 and N139M<6) or (N140Y=0 and N140M <6) or (N141Y=0 and N141M<6) go to 175

First, I'll ask you a few questions about your education and training during this (read interviewer check item 14) years/months period. During this period, did you take any education or training from a school, college or university?

1.	Yes

2.	No go to 146

8.	Refused Go to 146

9.	Don't know go to 146

144.	During the (read interviewer check item 14)years/months period, for how many years/months in total did you take this education or training?(if less than one month enter 000, total can be no more than check item 14)

144Y	144M

years _____	months ____

98.	Refused	98. Refused

99.	Don't know	99. Don't know

145.	Were you mainly a full-time student or a part-time student?

1.	Full-time

2.	Part-time

3.	Both full and part-time

8.	Refused

9.	Don't know

146.	Now some questions about your work activities during the (read interviewer check item 14) years/months period. Did you ever have a job or business during that period?

1.	Yes

2.	No	Go to 153

8.	Refused Go to 175

9.	Don't know Go to 175

147.	During the (read interviewer check item 14) years/months period, for how many years/months in total did you have a job or business? (if less than one month enter 000, edit: total must be no more than check item 14)

147Y	147M

years ______	months_____

98.	Refused	98. Refused

99.	Don't know	99. Don't know

148.	How many different employers did you have during that period?

__________ employers

998.	Refused

999.	Don't know

153.	If Q147Y or M= 98 or 99 go to 175

Interviewer check item 15: total remaining gap without a job or business. Computer calculates (interviewer check item 14- Q147). If we subtract the time you had a job or business from the total time during this period, it leaves (read check item 15)years/months that you were without a job or business? Is this correct? If data not correct, enter 2 and enter a note indicating a problem and correct the number of years/months.

1.	Yes go to 154

2.	No

8.	Refused go to 154

9.	Don't know go to 154

NC15.	What is the correct time period that you were without a job or business?

NC15Y	NC15M

years___	months____

98.	Refused	98. Refused

99.	Don't know	99. Don't know

154.	If NC15Y or NC15M= 99 or 98 or check item 15<1 go to 175

Did you ever look for work during these (read check item 15) years/months?

1.	Yes

2.	No	Go to 156

8.	Refused Go to 175

9.	Don't know Go to 175

155.	During the (read interviewer check item 15) years/months you were without a job or business, for how many years and months in total did you look for work?(if less than one month enter 000, Edit: total must be no more than total months in check item 15)

155Y	155M

years_____	months_____

98.	Refused	98. Refused

99.	Don't know	99. Don't know

156.	If Q155Y or Q155M= 99 or 98 go to 175

Interviewer check item 16: total of remaining gap spent not working, not looking for work

Computer calculates (interviewer check item 15- Q155).

If check item 16 <1 go to 175.

157.	What were your main activities during the time that you didn't have a job and weren't looking for work, for example, were you going to school, looking after family or household responsibilities or doing something else? Check as many as apply.

1.	Going to school go to 175

2.	Household or family responsibilities go to 175

3.	Something else, please specify:	go to 175

4.	There was no time "not working/not looking" go to 175

8.	Refused go to 175

9.	Don't know go to 175

PART F:	GAP 2, GAP BETWEEN LAST TIME IN HIGH SCHOOL FULL-TIME AND LAST WEEK

158a.	Interviewer check item 17: Length of time in GAP 2.

If (Q42=1 or Q44=1) then computer calculates gap between last time in high school full-time and the start of the job held last week using Q58 and Interviewer check item 12.

Else go to 158

Interviewer check item 17= ____months

If interviewer check item 17<6 or can't be calculated go to 175.

That's the end of our questions about reference jobs. Now, we are interested in your education and work activities during the period between the last time you were in high school, junior high or elementary school full-time and when you began to work for the employer you had last week.

Just to refresh your memory, the date you were last in high school, junior high or elementary school full- time was (read interviewer check item 12) and the date you began to work for the employer you had last week was (read answer to Q58). So, there were about (read check item 17, years/months) in the period between these two dates. Is this correct?

1.	Yes go to 160

2.	No

8.	Refused go to 160

9.	Don't know go to 160

N17A.	What is the correct time period between the date you were last in high school, junior high or elementary school full-time and the date you began working for the employer you had last week?

N17AY	N17AM

Years ____	Months____

998.	Refused	998. Refused

999.	Don't know	999. Don't know

NQ17a.	If N17AY or N17AM= 999 or 998 go to 175

Which of the dates were incorrect, that date last in high school, junior high or elementary school full- time or the date you began working for the employer you had last week?

1.	Last in school full-time go to 160

2.	Date began working for the employer go to 160

3.	Both go to 160

8.	Refused go to 160

9.	Don't know go to 160

158.	Interviewer check item 17: Length of GAP 2.

For the remaining respondents, interviewer check item 17= month and year of beginning of last week compared to month and year of last in high school full-time from interviewer check item 12.

Interviewer check item 17= ____ months

If interviewer check item 17<6 or can't be calculated go to 175

That's the end of our questions about reference jobs. Now, we are interested in your education and work activities during the time between the last time you were in high school, junior high or elementary school full-time and last week.

Just to refresh your memory the date you were last in high school, junior high or elementary school full- time was (read interviewer check item 12). So, there were about (read check item 17, years/months) in this period. Is this correct?

1.	Yes go to 160

2.	No

8.	Refused go to 160

9.	Don't know go to 160

N17B.	What is the correct time between the date you were last in high school, junior high or elementary school full-time and last week?

N17BY	N17BM

years_____	months_____

998.	Refused	998. Refused

999.	Don't know	999. Don't know

160.	If N17BY or N17BM= 999 or 998 go to 175

If (N17AY=0 and N17AM<=6) or (N17BY=0 and N17BM <=6) go to 175

First, I'll ask you a few questions about your education and training during this (read interviewer check item 17) years/months period. During this period, did you take any education or training from a school, college or university?

1.	Yes

2.	No go to 163

8.	Refused	Go to 163

9.	Don't know go to 163

161.	During the (read interviewer check item 17)years/months period, for how many years/months in total did you take this education or training? (if less than one month enter 000, total can be no more than check item 17)

161Y	161M

years_____	months_____

98.	Refused	98. Refused

99.	Don't know	99. Don't know

162.	Were you mainly a full-time student or a part-time student?

1.	Full-time

2.	Part-time

3.	Both full and part-time

8.	Refused

9.	Don't know

163.	Now some questions about your work activities during the (read interviewer check item 17) years/months period. Did you ever have a job or business during that period?

1.	Yes

2.	No	Go to 169

8.	Refused Go to 175

9.	Don't know go to 175

164.	During the (read interviewer check item 17) years/months period, for how many years/months in total did you have a job or business? (if less than one month enter 000, edit: total must be no more than check item 17)

164Y	164M

years_____	months_____

98.	Refused	98. Refused

99.	Don't know	99. Don't know

169.	If Q164Y or M= 98 or 99 go to 175

Interviewer check item 18: total remaining gap without a job or business. Computer calculates (interviewer check item 17- Q164). If we subtract the time you had a job or business from the total time during this period, it leaves (read check item 18)years/months that you were without a job or business? Is this correct?

1.	Yes go to 170

2.	No

8.	Refused go to 170

9.	Don't know go to 170

N169.	What is the correct time period that you were without a job or business?

N169Y	N169M

years_____	months_____

98. Refused	98. Refused

99. Don't know	99. Don't know

170.	If N169Y or N169M= 99 or 98 or if check item 18<1 go to 175

Did you ever look for work during these (read check item 18) years/months?

1.	Yes

2.	No	Go to 172

8.	Refused Go to 175

9.	Don't know go to 175

171.	During the (read interviewer check item 18) years/months you were without a job or business, for how many years and months in total did you look for work? (if less than one month enter 000, Edit: total must be no more than total months in check item 18)

171Y	171M

years_____	months_____

98. Refused	98. Refused

99. Don't know	99. Don't know

172. If Q171Y or M= 98 or 99 go to 175

Interviewer check item 19: total of remaining gap spent not working, not looking for work

Computer calculates (interviewer check item 18- Q171).

If Check item 19 <1 go to 175

173.	What were your main activities during the time that you didn't have a job and weren't looking for work, for example, were you going to school, looking after family or household responsibilities or doing something else? Check as many as apply.

1.	Going to school

2.	Family or household responsibilities

3.	Doing something else, please specify:

4.	There was no time spent not working/not looking

8.	Refused

9.	Don't know

PART G: GENERAL WORK

175.	So far, we have asked about your activities last week, about reference jobs, and about a period of time since leaving school. In order to have an overall picture of your work activities, I'm going to ask you a few general questions.

Since you were last in high school, junior high or elementary school full-time how many different employers have you worked for IN TOTAL, including self-employment? Please include all your employers, no matter how long you worked for them, even those you have already mentioned.

_____ number of employers

998. Refused

999. Don't know

175a.If Q175<2 go to 176a

Since you were last in high school, junior high or elementary school full-time, have you ever had more than one job at a time?

1.	Yes

2.	No

8.	Refused

9.	Don't know

V. Skills

The examples which are given in italics and smaller font after some questions are to be read to respondents if and only if they request further clarification.

176a.	Now, I would like to ask you about some of your activities IN THE LAST TWELVE MONTHS. Please think about your activities in general, that is, activities at work, at school AND IN YOUR PERSONAL LIFE.

I would like you to tell me if you did the following activities, on average: more than 3 times a week; 1-3 times a week; 1-3 times per month; Less than once a month, or Never. Would you like me to repeat the scale? IF YES, REPEAT.

DO NOT READ THE SCALES UNLESS INDICATED OR REQUIRED.

Part A. Reading

176x.	First, I'm going to ask about activities involving reading. In the last twelve months...

How often did you read books? Examples include novels, textbooks and so forth. Excludes magazines and newpapers.

1.	More than 3 times a week

2.	1-3 times a week

3.	1-3 times per month

4.	Less than once a month

5.	Never

8.	Refused

9.	Don't know

177x.	How often did you read instruction manuals? Examples include manuals for using computer software, manuals for completing household repair projects, manuals describing the use of appliances/products and so forth.

1.	More than 3 times a week

2.	1-3 times a week

3.	1-3 times per month

4.	Less than once a month

5.	Never

8.	Refused

9.	Don't know

178x.	How often did you use more than one book or other written materials to gather information that you wanted?

1.	More than 3 times a week

2.	1-3 times a week

3.	1-3 times per month

4.	Less than once a month

5.	Never

8.	Refused

9.	Don't know

179x.	How often did you use books or other written materials to create ideas ?

1.	More than 3 times a week

2.	1-3 times a week

3.	1-3 times per month

4.	Less than once a month

5.	Never

8.	Refused

9.	Don't know

Part B. Writing

181x.	The next set of activities is about writing. In the last twelve months...

How often did you write several paragraphs, totalling 1 or 2 pages, such as when writing a short letter?

1.	More than 3 times a week

2.	1-3 times a week

3.	1-3 times per month

4.	Less than once a month

5.	Never

8.	Refused

9.	Don't know

182x.	How often did you write more than 2 pages, such as when writing a report, a manual,	a story or an article?

1.	More than 3 times a week

2.	1-3 times a week

3.	1-3 times per month

4.	Less than once a month

5.	Never

8.	Refused

9.	Don't know

183x.	How often did you change your level of writing to suit different audiences?

1.	More than 3 times a week

2.	1-3 times a week

3.	1-3 times per month

4.	Less than once a month

5.	Never

8.	Refused

9.	Don't know

184x.	How often did you make at least one revision to your written work before producing a final version?

1.	More than 3 times a week

2.	1-3 times a week

3.	1-3 times per month

4.	Less than once a month

5.	Never

8.	Refused

9.	Don't know

Part C. Numeracy

185x.	The next set of activities is about mathematics. Please think about your activities in general, that is, activities at work, at school AND IN YOUR PERSONAL LIFE. In the last twelve months...

How often did you take measurements? Examples of these activities would include measuring waist size, measuring the length of an item, measuring the width of an item.

1.	More than 3 times a week

2.	1-3 times a week

3.	1-3 times per month

4.	Less than once a month

5.	Never

8.	Refused

9.	Don't know

186x.	How often did you calculate percentages or averages ? Examples of these calculations include determining the price of an item after a 30% reduction , estimating the amount of tax you would pay on an item, calculating your average paycheque, calculating your average phone bill.

1.	More than 3 times a week

2.	1-3 times a week

3.	1-3 times per month

4.	Less than once a month

5.	Never

8.	Refused

9.	Don't know

187x.	How often did you use data presented in numerical tables, graphs or charts? Examples of these activities would include reading statistics in a table in the sports pages, reading tables in a cook book that show weights and measures, reading a table of interest rates for your bank account and so forth.

1.	More than 3 times a week

2.	1-3 times a week

3.	1-3 times per month

4.	Less than once a month

5.	Never

8.	Refused

9.	Don't know

188x.	How often did you use complex mathematical techniques? Examples of these activities would include solving complex algebraic equations, use of calculus or trigonometry and so forth.

1.	More than 3 times a week

2.	1-3 times a week

3.	1-3 times per month

4.	Less than once a month

5.	Never

8.	Refused

9.	Don't know

Part D. Verbal Communications Skills

196.	The next set of activities is about verbal communication. Please think about your activities in general, that is, activities at work, at school AND IN YOUR PERSONAL LIFE. In the last twelve months...

How often did you lead group discussions or meetings? For example you may lead a meeting of a club or social group or lead a discussion among fellow workers.

1.	More than 3 times a week

2.	1-3 times a week

3.	1-3 times per month

4.	Less than once a month

5.	Never

8.	Refused

9.	Don't know

197.	How often did you teach people how to perform tasks?

1.	More than 3 times a week

2.	1-3 times a week

3.	1-3 times per month

4.	Less than once a month

5.	Never

8.	Refused

9.	Don't know

198.	How often did you make INFORMAL presentations or speeches?

1.	More than 3 times a week

2.	1-3 times a week

3.	1-3 times per month

4.	Less than once a month

5.	Never

8.	Refused

9.	Don't know

199.	How often did you make FORMAL presentations or speeches?

1.	More than 3 times a week

2.	1-3 times a week

3.	1-3 times per month

4.	Less than once a month

5.	Never

8.	Refused

9.	Don't know

Part F. Learning Skills

207.	The next set of activities is about learning skills. Please think about your activities at work, at school and in your personal life. In the last twelve months...

How often did the results of something you had done cause you to change the way you did it the next time?

1.	More than 3 times a week

2.	1-3 times a week

3.	1-3 times per month

4.	Less than once a month

5.	Never

8.	Refused

9.	Don't know

208.	How often did you put yourself in situations that required you to obtain new skills?

1.	More than 3 times a week

2.	1-3 times a week

3.	1-3 times per month

4.	Less than once a month

5.	Never

8.	Refused

9.	Don't know

209.	How often did you identify weaknesses in the skills that you had and then take steps to improve these skills?

1.	More than 3 times a week

2.	1-3 times a week

3.	1-3 times per month

4.	Less than once a month

5.	Never

8.	Refused

9.	Don't know

210.	How often did you master one level of a new skill and then go on to learn the next level?

1.	More than 3 times a week

2.	1-3 times a week

3.	1-3 times per month

4.	Less than once a month

5.	Never

8.	Refused

9.	Don't know

Part G. Group or Team Work

212.	The last set of activities is about group or team work. In the last twelve months...

How often did you participate in a team or group?

1.	More than 3 times a week

2.	1-3 times a week

3.	1-3 times per month

4.	Less than once a month

5.	Never

8.	Refused

9.	Don't know

213.	How often did you choose to undertake tasks as a member of a team or group?

1.	More than 3 times a week

2.	1-3 times a week

3.	1-3 times per month

4.	Less than once a month

5.	Never

8.	Refused

9.	Don't know

214.	How often did you create groups or teams in order to undertake tasks?

1.	More than 3 times a week

2.	1-3 times a week

3.	1-3 times per month

4.	Less than once a month

5.	Never

8.	Refused

9.	Don't know

215.	How often did you make an important contribution to the achievement of team or group goals?

1.	More than 3 times a week

2.	1-3 times a week

3.	1-3 times per month

4.	Less than once a month

5.	Never

8.	Refused

9.	Don't know

216.	Now, I'm going to ask you to rate your ability to do certain activities. On a scale of 1 to 10 with 1 being very basic and 10 being very advanced at what level do you rate:

a.	your reading skills?

1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10

Very basic ---------------------------------------------------------------- Very Advanced

98.	Refused

99.	Don't know

b.	your writing skills?

1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10

Very basic ---------------------------------------------------------------- Very Advanced

98.	Refused

99.	Don't know

c.	your mathematical skills?

1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10

Very basic ---------------------------------------------------------------- Very Advanced

98.	Refused

99.	Don't know

d.	your verbal communication skills?

1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10

Very basic ---------------------------------------------------------------- Very Advanced

98.	Refused

99.	Don't know

e.	your learning skills?

1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10

Very basic ---------------------------------------------------------------- Very advanced

98.	Refused

99.	Don't know

f.	your team work skills?

1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10

Very basic ----------------------------------------------------------------- Very Advanced

98.	Refused

99.	Don't know

VI. Volunteer Activities

217.	The next question is about volunteer activities. In the last twelve months how often did you...

a. Give your time to a group or organization as an unpaid volunteer? Was it:

1.	More than 3 times a week

2.	1-3 times a week

3.	1-3 times per month

4.	Less than once a month

5.	Never

8.	Refused

9.	Don't know

VII. Background

218.	The next few questions are general background questions.

What is your marital status? Are you:

Read list. Check one only.

1.	Single, that is, never married?

2.	Now married or living common-law?

3.	Separated or divorced?

4.	A widow or widower?

8.	Refused

9.	Don't know

219.	Do you have any dependent children?

1.	Yes

2.	No go to 222

8.	Refused go to 222

9.	Don't know go to 22

220.	How many dependent children do you have?

____ dependent children

98.	Refused

99.	Don't know

222.	With whom do you live? Check all that apply. Make sure to include everyone.

1.	Parent(s)

2.	Spouse (married or common-law)

3.	Own child (children)

4.	Friend(s) ( boyfriend, girlfriend, other friends)

5.	Brother(s)/sister(s)

6.	Alone

7.	Other(s), please specify:

8.	Refused

9.	Don't know

224.	During the last 12 months, did you receive:

a.	Self-employment income, wages, or salary? 1. Yes 2. No 8. Refused 9.	Don't know

b.	Income from workers compensation? 1. Yes 2. No 8. Refused	9.	Don't know

c.	Income from unemployment insurance? 1. Yes 2. No 8. Refused	9.	Don't know

d.	Income from social assistance or welfare? 1. Yes 2. No 8. Refused	9.	Don't know

e.	Income from child tax benefits? 1. Yes 2. No 8. Refused 9. Don't know

f.	Income from loans or scholarships? 1. Yes 2.No 8. Refused 9. Don't know

g.	Financial support from your family including a spouse or common-law	partner? 1. Yes 2. No 8. Refused 9.	Don't know

h.	Income or financial support from any	other sources?

1. Yes Please tell me the sources:

2. No 8. Refused	9.	Don't know

225.	What was your total personal income for the last 12 months, to the nearest thousand dollars, before taxes and deductions? Include income from all your own personal sources.

1. $_ _ _, 000

998.	Refused

999.	Don't know

227.	If Q218=1,3,4,or 8 or 9 go to Q228

What was your spouse's/partner's total income for the last 12 months, to the nearest thousand dollars, before taxes and deductions? Include income from all your spouse's/partner's own personal sources.

$_ _ _, 000

998.	Refused

999.	Don't know

228.	Would you say that you are very satisfied, satisfied, dissatisfied or very dissatisfied with your financial situation?

1.	Very satisfied

2.	Satisfied

3.	Dissatisfied

4.	Very dissatisfied

8.	Refused

9.	Don't know

VIII. Future Plans

229.	The next few questions are about your plans for the future.

Do you plan to take any further education or training such as programs, courses, workshops, seminars and tutorials in the next 5 years?

1.	Yes

2.	No

8.	Refused

9.	Don't know

230.	What do you expect to be your main activity five years from now? Would it be: ( If there are several activities of equal weight check all that apply, else check one only.)

1.	Going to school?

2.	Working at a job or business?

3.	Taking care of family or household responsibilities?

4.	Doing something else? Please specify:

8.	Refused

9.	Don't know

IX. Follow-up Addresses - Data-sharing Agreement

232.	This survey is part of a long-term project to investigate the relationship between education and work. For this reason, we may want to contact you in the future.

a.	Could you please provide me with your complete name, address and telephone numbers? This information will be kept strictly confidential and will only be used to maintain contact with you.

2.	Refused to provide information go to 233

3.	Refused to participate in future surveys go to 233

Family name __________

First name __________

Street address __________

City, town __________

Province __________

Postal code __________

Home telephone no. __________

Work telephone no. __________

b.	Would you please give me the name, address and telephone number of someone we could contact if you move, such as a friend, relative or neighbour. I want to emphasize that we will contact this person only if your family has moved and then only to obtain your new address or telephone number. Please tell this person that you have given us their name as a contact.

2.	No go to 233

8.	Refused go to 233

9.	Don't know	go to 233

Family name __________

First name __________

Street address __________

City, town __________

Province __________

Postal code __________

Home telephone no. __________

Work telephone no. __________

233.	Interviewer: Read the following statement concerning joint collection and data-sharing exactly as worded.

To avoid duplication of enquiry, Statistics Canada is conducting this survey jointly with Human Resources Development Canada and the provincial Ministries of Education, Manpower and Labour. The information provided to these departments will not contain names or other identifying data, will be kept strictly confidential and used only for statistical purposes. Do you agree to share your answers?

1.	Yes

2.	No

8.	Refused

9.	Don't know

THNKS.

That is the end of our questions. The information you provided today is very important and will be linked to the information you gave us in 1991. Do you have any other comments? Anything at all that you would like to add?

1.	Yes:

2.	No

8.	Refused

9.	Don't know

Thank you very much for your time. You have been extremely helpful.