--=======79D848F5======= Content-Type: text/plain; x-avg-checked=avg-ok-62A658EF; charset=us-ascii; format=flowed Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit I am passing this information along for the second time to any researchers located in the Chicago area. The first one was full of hypertext that made it difficult to read. Hopefully this one is better. (:-)) Ron Mlejnek ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Chicago Demographic Analysis Workshop Announcement (New Fast Track Half Day Workshop Available) When Half Day September 10th - Morning Session 8:15 am-12:30 pm Afternoon Session 1:00 pm-5:00 pm Where New Horizons Computer Training Center, 2 N La Salle St STE 730 Chicago, IL 60602 Fee $225 w/credit card at time of registration, $249 for check or purchase order Register Now Note 501c3 Grants Available-Get more info here Register online at http://www.sgtinfo.com or call us at 877.241.6576. The Chicago Demographic Analysis Workshop will teach you to extract, query, download, analyze, and map Census demographic data for Chicago and surrounding communities. (Note Participants may substitute their own community in exercises-all techniques are directly transferable to other communities). Such data can provide grant writers, social researchers and community planners with powerful tools for analyzing community changes. This is a streamlined, "hands on" workshop where each participant works on their own computer throughout the day. This workshop also provides an introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) which includes a discussion of GIS trends and common uses, where to easily obtain mapping files, a demonstration of the map browser ArcExplorer (included with your materials), hands on practice making basic maps online and suggestions for making effective maps. See a detailed description: http://www.sgtinfo.com/asp/workshop.htm Materials include A comprehensive workbook that includes the workshop presentation, exercises, reference materials and a valuable Demographic Data Resource CD. This CD includes useful GIS tools such as ArcExplorer and several shapefiles for all communities in the United States. Materials also include a 60 day trial version of ArcView 8.3, a leading GIS software. Also included is the 2003 US Statistical Abstract which includes an extensive selection of statistics for the United States, with selected data for states, metropolitan areas and cities. This workshop will: Teach you to extract, query, download, analyze, map and present 2000-1990 Census of Population and Housing and 2003 American Community Survey data that includes Poverty, Race/Ethnicity, Age, Housing, Language and Transportation Teach you to construct a Local Community Change Profile. The Profile is comprised of key demographic variables and customized for Chicago and a Census tract within Chicago (participants may also substitute their own community) Teach you analytical, demographic and spatial analysis techniques including commonly used mathematical formulas to transform raw data into compelling information Teach you about Census geography including common problems such as working with non-Census boundaries, analyzing change over time despite boundary changes and how to use new mapping functionality recently built in to American Factfinder Provide you with exceptional materials that you can use immediately to assist with social research and analysis. View More Workshop Participants' Comments at: https://www.sgtinfo.com/asp/whatpeoplearesaying.htm Mayor's Office of Workforce and Development, Chicago, 2003 "Excellent tools and presentation." City of Chicago, Department of Housing, Chicago, 2003 "Great overview. Lots of useful information for beginners and more experienced Census users alike." US Department of Health and Human Services, Administration of Children and Families, Chicago, 2003 "This workshop was well worth the time and effort." YMCA, Chicago, 2003 "Useful information presented clearly. Just what I needed. Thanks!" --=======79D848F5======= Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii; x-avg=cert; x-avg-checked=avg-ok-62A658EF Content-Disposition: inline --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.744 / Virus Database: 496 - Release Date: 08/24/2004 --=======79D848F5=======--