Bureau of Labor Statistics Plans New Youth Survey Cohort

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) intends to create a new youth cohort for the National Longitudinal Survey of Youth (NLSY). This is an addition to existing survey efforts and aims to collect contemporary data on the educational and labor market experiences of young individuals. The specific details regarding the methodology, sampling, and timeline for this new cohort are expected to be released by the BLS.

While this is primarily an informational notice about a planned survey, employers and educational institutions may be indirectly affected if their employees or students are selected for participation. There are no immediate compliance actions required for regulated entities. The BLS will manage the survey process directly, and the primary impact will be on the data collected, which may inform future labor market policies and research.