The Occupational Outlook Handbook, the federal government s premier career guidance publication since the 1940s, is used by millions of people including counselors, students, jobseekers, employment training specialists, and researchers. The 2016 2017 edition of OOH reflects the latest employment projections, developed by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. This Handbook includes important information on a variety of topics including pay, education required, number of jobs, work environment, work schedules, and much more for hundreds of occupations."