Overview

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) is one of the largest labor statistics organizations in the world and has provided international training since 1945. Each year, the BLS conducts seminars of 1 to 4 weeks duration at its training facilities in Washington, D.C. In addition to the annual international seminars, the Division of International Technical Cooperation organizes visits to the BLS for many international visitors each year.

The seminars bring together statisticians, economists, analysts, and other data users from countries all over the world. Each seminar is designed to strengthen the participants' ability to collect and analyze economic and labor statistics. Each seminar includes a field trip, as well as lectures, discussions, and workshops.

In addition to the scheduled seminars, customized programs in labor statistics can be arranged. Customized programs can be scheduled between seminars, for participants attending more than one program, or at any other time of the year.

The language of instruction for both seminars and customized programs is English, and a reading knowledge of English is desirable. If necessary, simultaneous interpretation services may be arranged for an approximate cost of $600 per day.

In addition to its Washington-based training, BLS can conduct seminars overseas on request. Such seminars can be held either for a single country or for several countries in the same region. BLS also makes available technical experts to serve overseas, at the request of individual governments or international organizations.

For additional information about any of the BLS international seminars or training programs, please contact:

Brian E. Graf, Acting Chief
Division of International Technical Cooperation
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Room 2190
2 Massachusetts Avenue, NE
Washington, DC 20212-0001

Telephone: (202) 691-5666

Fax: (202) 691-7900

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Last modified: May 7, 2008