Overview of BLS International Technical Cooperation
The U.S. 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 one to two 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 lectures, discussions, and workshops.
In addition to the scheduled seminars, customized programs in labor statistics may be arranged.
Customized programs can be scheduled between seminars, for participants attending more than one program,
or at any other time of the year, subject to the availability of BLS experts.
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 at an addtional cost.
In addition to its Washington-based training, BLS may 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:
Jessica Sincavage Nicholson, Chief
Division of International Technical Cooperation
U.S. 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: November 15, 2011
