As America enters a new century, workers will need comprehensive, up-to-date, and reliable labor market information to adapt to rapid changes in the workplace. Providing this information is one of the Department of Labor's primary goals. As technology advances, foreign competition grows, and business practices continue to change, job seekers will need the skills to find and hold good jobs.

To this end, the Occupational Outlook Handbook, the Government's premier career guidance publication, provides essential information about job outlook in a wide range of occupations and the qualifications that will be needed by tomorrow's workers.

ALEXIS M. HERMAN
Secretary of Labor