Questionnaire to assess the

interest of the Unemployed Youth

GENERAL INFORMATION

1. Name: ____________________________________________

2. Sex: Male Female

3. Age: (must be between 18-25 years)

4. Education Code: 1. Class X fail 2. Class X pass 3. Class XII fail 4. Class
XII pass

5. Are you planning to continue further studies

a. Yes b. No

5 (i) If no, what are the reasons for discontinuing the studies?

i. Lack of Interest
ii. Lack of finances to pay the fees
iii. Non-availability of centre for higher education in the nearby areas
iv. Unwillingness of the parents to allow for further studies
v. Any other______________________________________________

5 (ii) If yes, which streams do you want to continue in?____________________

Number of earning members in the family________

6. Education/occupation of earning members

Member Education Current Occupation Income per month

Father

Mother

Sibling

Spouse
Code for education:
1. Class X fail 2. Class X pass 3. Class XII fail 4. Class XII pass

7. Have you ever undergone any vocational training course

Yes No

8. If Yes, please specify:

S.No Type of Duration Of any use if yes, If no, why?
Course how
1
2
3
9. What are your future plans?
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Section B: Interest in Training

10. Would you be interested in undergoing a 3-month training
a. Yes b. No

11. i) If no, why? ………………………………………………………………………………………………

11. What are the key subjects/ key trades you are interested in:
a. English
b. Computer skills
c. Hospitality
d. Customer Care and Retail Services
e. Logistics and Warehousing
f. Security
g. Insurance
h. Driving
i. Railways ticket booking agent
j. IT/ITES
k. Any other______________________
12. What can be the constraints for you to undergo this course
a. Financial condition of the household
b. Distance
c. Course duration is too long
d. Family pressure not to go out (unsafe for females)
e. Others, specify……………………………………………………………………
13. Can you attend the training program
a. Full time (8 hrs)
 b. Part time (4 hrs)
14. What are the convenient timings for you to attend the training?
a. 8AM to 4 PM
b. 9AM to 5 PM
c. 10AM to 6 PM
d. Any other, specify………………………………
15. How far are you interested in travelling for the training?
a. 0 – 2 Km
b. 2 – 4 Km
c. 4 – 6 Km
d. 6 – 8 Km
e. Above 8km
16. Will your friends also be interested in attending the course?
a. Yes b. No
17. How much are you ready to pay for the course per month
a. Rs.100 b. Rs.200 c. Rs. 300 d. Rs. 400

18. Do you have any other similar training programs in a radius of 5 km.
a. Yes b. No c. Do not know

21. (i) If yes, name of the organisation

……………………………………………………………………………………………………..

22. Which geographical area do most of youth in your area go to work for?

………………………………………………………………………………………………….

23. What is your post training salary expectation?

a. Salary:

1. Rs.4000 – Rs. 4999 2. Rs. 5000 – Rs.5999

3. Rs. 6000 – Rs.6999 4. Above Rs.7000

b. Working Hours:

1. 8 hrs. 2. 10 hrs. 3. 12 hrs. 4. Any other………….

c. Shifts:

1. Day shift 2. Night Shift 3. Evening shift 4. Any other………………..

d. Distance of Job:

1. Upto 1 hrs. 2. Upto 1.5 hrs. 3. Upto 2 hrs. 4. Upto 2.5 hrs

e. Other facilities:

1. Provident Fund 2. ESI 3. Leaves 4. Accident insurance 5. OT

6. Local train pass 7. Any others please specify……………

24. Would you be interested to attend a JOB MELA?

a. Yes B. No

25. If no, why? ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………