Customized Programs
Customized seminars at BLS
In addition to scheduled seminars, the Bureau of Labor Statistics
may arrange customized seminars upon request on any topic related to labor
statistics for individual participants or small groups. For example, customized
seminars have been conducted on: occupational safety and health statistics; wages, earnings, and benefits statistics;
managing statistical programs; and sampling methodology. Such seminars may range
in duration from a few days to one or two weeks. The content of each program is
individually designed to meet the needs of the participant(s), and may include
attendance at selected seminar sessions and consultations with subject matter
specialists.
Customized programs also may be arranged for the periods before or after a
scheduled seminar for participants enrolled in the seminar program. The cost of
each program depends upon program duration and any additional administrative costs incurred.
To request a customized seminar at BLS, please submit a Training Application.
Overseas seminars
The Bureau of Labor Statistics may hold overseas seminars on selected topics in labor
statistics for participants from a particular country or region. Most overseas seminars
are from one to two weeks in duration.
The cost of overseas seminars depends upon the number of instructors required, the duration of the seminar, travel and per
diem costs, and cost of simultaneous interpretation and translation of materials (if needed). An overseas seminar may be cost-effective where a
number of participants from one country or region need training in the same subject area.
Because of the lead-time that is required to plan an overseas seminar, requests for such programs should be submitted to the
Bureau of Labor Statistics at least four months in advance of the desired starting date.
To request an overseas seminar, please submit an online inquiry.
Consultations
BLS also makes available technical experts to serve as consultants. The cost of these services includes the expert's salary
and benefits for the duration of the consultation, airfare, lodging, meals, and other expenses, as well as an administrative fee.
Requests for technical experts should include a clear statement of the
purpose of the consultation.
To request a consultation, please submit an online inquiry.
Last modified: November 15, 2011
