Overview

Mission

The Office of Occupational Statistics and Employment Projections develops information about the labor market for the Nation as a whole for 10 years in the future: labor force trends by sex, race or Hispanic origin, and age; employment trends by industry and occupation; and the implications of these data for employment opportunities for specific groups in the labor force, such as youth, the disadvantaged, and college graduates. Assessments are also made of the effect on employment of specified changes in economic conditions and/or changes in Federal programs and policies. The information developed is used in career guidance, education planning and policy formulation. This information is published in the Occupational Outlook Handbook, Career Guide to Industries, Occupational Outlook Quarterly, and the Monthly Labor Review.