For over 50 years, the Bureau's Occupational Outlook Handbook has been a nationally recognized source of career information. Revised every 2 years, the Handbook describes changes in workplace practices, working conditions, training and educational requirements, earnings, and job prospects in a wide range of occupations.

Employment covered in over 250 occupations described in the 2000-01 Handbook accounts for about 6 of every 7 jobs in the economy. Combined with the updated special features of the Handbook, the occupational information presented in this new edition provides invaluable assistance to individuals making decisions about their future work lives.

KATHARINE G. ABRAHAM
Commissioner
Bureau of Labor Statistics