The National Training, Education, and Workforce Survey is a nationally representative survey of individuals ages 16 through 75 and has a special focus on the skilled technical workforce. This survey will collect information on the following topics: employment characteristics, credential types (vocational certificates, occupational licenses, and industry-recognized certifications), work experience programs, education enrollment and attainment, and demographic characteristics. Data from this survey will provide information on the prevalence of work-related credentials and the relationship between these credentials and employment outcomes.

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Skilled Technical Workforce

U.S. workforce that is highly skilled in science and engineering (S&E) fields but does not possess a bachelor's degree or above comprise the skilled technical workforce (STW). NCSES has developed and implemented the STW Initiative to research and study the prevalence and impact of the STW. This initiative provided the motivation to develop the National Training, Education, and Workforce Survey (NTEWS). Three STW workshops were conducted and recorded, and materials are available on the STW 2020 Workshops page.