--=======42919BF======= Content-Type: text/plain; x-avg-checked=avg-ok-62A658EF; charset=iso-8859-1; format=flowed Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable I am passing this information along for any researchers located in the=20 Chicago area. Ron Mlejnek Chicago Demographic Analysis Workshop Announcement (New Fast Track Half Day= =20 Workshop Available) When: Half Day: September 10th - Morning Session: 8:15 am =96 12:30=20 pm Afternoon Session: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Where: New Horizons Computer Training Center, 2 N La Salle St STE 730=20 Chicago, IL 60602 Fee: $225 w/credit card at time of registration, $249 for check or=20 purchase order <http://www.sgtinfo.com/asp/classSelection.asp>Register Now Note: 501c3 Grants Available-<https://www.sgtinfo.com/asp/grants.asp>Get= =20 more info here Register online at <http://www.sgtinfo.com/>www.sgtinfo.com or call us at=20 877.241.6576. The Chicago Demographic Analysis Workshop will teach you to extract, query,= =20 download, analyze, and map Census demographic data for Chicago and=20 surrounding communities. (Note: Participants may substitute their own=20 community in exercises-all techniques are directly transferable to other=20 communities). Such data can provide grant writers, social researchers and=20 community planners with powerful tools for analyzing community changes.=20 This is a streamlined, =93hands on=94 workshop where each participant works= on=20 their own computer throughout the day. This workshop also provides an introduction to Geographic Information=20 Systems (GIS) which includes a discussion of GIS trends and common uses,=20 where to easily obtain mapping files, a demonstration of the map browser=20 ArcExplorer (included with your materials), hands on practice making basic= =20 maps online and suggestions for making effective maps.=20 <http://www.sgtinfo.com/asp/workshop.htm>See a detailed description Materials include: A comprehensive workbook that includes the workshop=20 presentation, exercises, reference materials and a valuable Demographic=20 Data Resource CD. This CD includes useful GIS tools such as ArcExplorer and= =20 several shapefiles for all communities in the United States. Materials also= =20 include a 60 day trial version of ArcView 8.3, a leading GIS software. Also= =20 included is the 2003 US Statistical Abstract which includes an extensive=20 selection of statistics for the United States, with selected data for=20 states, metropolitan areas and cities. This workshop will: * Teach you to extract, query, download, analyze, map and present=20 2000-1990 Census of Population and Housing and 2003 American Community=20 Survey data that includes Poverty, Race/Ethnicity, Age, Housing, Language=20 and Transportation; * Teach you to construct a Local Community Change Profile. The Profile= =20 is comprised of key demographic variables and customized for Chicago and a= =20 Census tract within Chicago (participants may also substitute their own=20 community); * Teach you analytical, demographic and spatial analysis techniques=20 including commonly used mathematical formulas to transform raw data into=20 compelling information; * Teach you about Census geography including common problems such as=20 working with non-Census boundaries, analyzing change over time despite=20 boundary changes and how to use new mapping functionality recently built in= =20 to American Factfinder; * Provide you with exceptional materials that you can use immediately=20 to assist with social research and analysis. ---------- <https://www.sgtinfo.com/asp/whatpeoplearesaying.htm>View More Workshop=20 Participants' Comments:<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=20 experienced Census users alike." US Department of Health and Human Services, Administration of Children and= =20 Families, Chicago, 2003 "This workshop was well worth the time and effort." YMCA, Chicago, 2003 "Useful information presented clearly. Just what I needed. Thanks!"=20 --=======42919BF======= 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 --=======42919BF=======--