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International Technical Cooperation
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Meetings for International Visitors
The Division of International Technical Cooperation arranges in-person and virtual meetings for international visitors with Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) subject matter experts. Visitors include economists, statisticians, researchers, analysts, managers, academics, trade union representatives, business leaders, and journalists. Meetings are arranged for individuals, as well as for groups of all sizes, and are organized to meet the needs and interests of the visitors. Meetings are typically scheduled for one to two hours. If you are interested in a longer meeting, please see the information on Seminars and Consultations.
Meetings are conducted in English. Non-English speaking visitors must bring their own interpreter.
Request a Meeting
Requests to meet with BLS staff should be made as far in advance as possible. Please contact us to request a meeting. Requests should include the following information:
- Preferred dates and time of meeting or visit to BLS
- Number of participants and their names
- Names of interpreters, if applicable
- Topic(s) of interest (please provide as much detail as possible)
- Mention of any previous visits to BLS and/or meetings with BLS staff
Security Procedures
In-person visitors are required to enter BLS through the 1st Street, NE entrance (between Massachusetts Avenue and G Street, NE) across from Union Station and are required to show photo identification, such as a passport, to gain entry into BLS. After verification, visitors will be screened with X-ray and metal detection equipment. Click here for directions to BLS.
Last Modified Date: May 25, 2022