The Occupational Outlook Quarterly (USPS 492–690) (ISSN 0199–4786) is published four times a year by the Office of Occupational Statistics and Employment Projections, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor.

Careers in auto racing: Work in the fast lane
The person behind the wheel is just one of many driving the sport of auto racing. Learn about workers on the track and in the shop who contribute to the thrill of race day.

Metrology careers: Jobs for good measure
Heavy and light, fast and slow, narrow and wide, big and small: The long and short of it is that metrologists measure them all.

Grab Bag
Training aid for military spouses, engineering scholarships for railroad careers, training for wind turbine technicians, and distance education.

Patent work: The other side of invention
It’s a good idea to protect a good idea. Patent workers ensure that inventors’ inspirations are original—and safe from imitators.

Gap year: Time off, with a plan
by Elka Maria Torpey
Whether it’s to travel, work, or consider your next move, taking time off can be fulfilling. Having a plan can help you avoid pitfalls.

You’re a what? Solar photovoltaic installer
Rebekah Hren works to save the planet, one solar panel at a time.

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Large occupations with higher-than-median wages, May 2008

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CAREERS IN AUTO RACING: WORK IN THE FAST LANE
Long before most people had seen an automobile, thrill-seekers across the globe were driving cars competitively. The first recorded auto race in the United States took place in 1895 in Illinois. The winner covered the 54-mile course in a little more than 10 hours.

The speed of racecars has accelerated steadily since then, as has the popularity of the sport. In public opinion polls of sports popularity, in fact, auto racing consistently finishes near the top. And racecar drivers may be the star of their event, but they depend on support from many others—including some workers who aren’t on the track. ...

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