Academic versus applied training in statistics: Approach used by the U.S. Bureau of the Census

The goal of ISPC training program (both international and domestic) has been, and will continue to be to promote personal and organizational statistical development by equipping statisticians and data processing specialists with the practical skills and conceptual background to enable them to adapt the latest technologies to the circumstances and needs of their countries or organizations. As the development needs of members of the world statistical community change, as new technologies emerge, and as new instructional methods become feasible, the ISPC training programs must continue to adapt to these challenges and opportunities.