[rtpnet-list] Fw: Raleigh Demographic Analysis Workshops (September 25th & 26th)

[w4chl at amsat.org]

Dear RTPnet.org list subscribers,

I don't know if this group has been sending e-mail to all of RTPnet.org, 
but did a little research and they seem to be a legitimate training group, 
having reviews from various non-profits around the US. Some quotes appear 
here in the Teaming for Technology page for SW PA United Way:
http://www.uwsepa.org/team4tech/3_1.htm

For a one day workshop that would teach actual use of ArcExplorer, I'd say 
$225 is an OK rate.  Certainly the topic, analyzing demographic data for 
the benefit of non-profit organization missions, is a skill that many of 
us would be happy to have amongst our staff or volunteers. Wish I could 
schedule this workshop in ! 

This group does not appear to be related to SmartGirl.org, the more 
frequent hit when searching for information on the 
SmartgirlTechnologies.com. 

Cheers & 73s de Mark Smith W4CHL
Chapel Hill NC  USA   http://rtpnet.org/parc

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"Gina Clemmer" <info at smartgirltechnologies.com> 
08/27/2003 02:58 PM
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Raleigh Demographic Analysis Workshops (September 25th & 26th)






Raleigh Demographic Analysis Workshop Announcement

The Local Demographic Analysis Workshop (LDAW)™ will teach you to extract, 
query, download, analyze and present current demographic data for North 
Carolina communities.  LDAW was developed for human service providers, 
activists, grant writers, planners or anyone who would like to easily look 
up and analyze basic demographic characteristics of a target population, 
neighborhood or city. 

This is a hands-on workshop where participants learn to access, analyze 
and present 2000 Census of Population and Housing, 2002 Census 
Supplemental Survey and American Community Survey data for tracts, block 
groups, cities, counties and nationally. Participants receive a LDAW 
workbook that includes the workshop presentation, exercises, reference 
materials and a valuable Demographic Data Resource CD™ that includes 
useful GIS tools. Participants will also receive Information Activist™, a 
quarterly e-letter highlighting new data rich websites and interesting 
social research. (For a detailed agenda, description of materials and to 
see workshop reviews, visit www.smartgirltechnologies.com). 

This workshop is customized for Raleigh, however all techniques and 
methodologies are directly transferable to any other geography.  Workshops 
are also offered in most metropolitan cities including NYC, DC, Chicago 
and Boston.

Raleigh Workshop Details:
When:   September 25th & 26th, 2003 (one day workshop)
Where:  1101 Slater Road, Brighten Hall, STE 100 Durham, NC 97703
Fee:      $225 for credit card at the time of sign up, $249 regular price

How To Register: You may register online at www.smartgirltechnologies.com 
or call us toll free at 877-241-6576
OBJECTIVES
This is a basic, technical workshop that will teach you how to access, 
analyze, and present 2000/1990 Census (SF1, SF3, SF4), 2001 American 
Community Survey (ACS) and 2002 Census Supplemental data. Participants 
will:
• Learn the most efficient process to extract, query, download and analyze 
data from the American Factfinder website;
• Construct a Local Community Change Profile™ for the city and Census 
tract within that city. The Profile is comprised of 30 key demographic 
variables; 

• Learn analytical, demographic analysis techniques including commonly 
used mathematical formulas to transform raw data into compelling 
information and things you should know so as not be a dangerous analyst;
•Learn the strengths and weaknesses of the Census, ACS and Census 
Supplemental Surveys;
• Learn about the wide variety of variables available focusing on race and 
ethnicity, poverty, income, nationality, age, housing and population 
analysis;
• About Census geography including:
-What to do when your target area boundaries don't fit Census boundaries;
-Figuring out if your tract boundaries have changed between 1990 and 2000 
and if so, what to do about it;
-Demonstration of ArcExplorer, a free map browser produced by ESRI;
• Learn some techniques to present data in clear, compelling ways in terms 
of tabular and graphical data.
MATERIALS
Each participant will receive:
• An extensive work book with a copy of the LDAW™ presentation,
• Demographic Data Resource CD™ that includes:
» ArcExplorer, a free map browser produced by ESRI
» Computerized map files (shapefiles) that can be read by ArcExplorer that 
include:
-Census tracts (2000 & 1990) for all US counties
-County boundaries for all US counties
-City boundaries for all US cities
-Water boundaries for all US areas
-School District boundaries for all US counties
» Receive Information Activist™, a free quarterly e-letter highlighting 
new data rich websites and interesting social research.
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Former Participants' Comments:
King County, Washington, Public Health Department, Seattle 2003
"The workshop was absolutely fantastic. It was full of very useful 
information presented in a completely user-friendly way.  The instructor 
was wonderful. Thank you very much."
Washington State Library, Seattle, WA 2002
"Very good, concise introduction/overview of demographic analysis using 
official census data. I really enjoyed the instruction, and would take 
more classes on a variety of subjects through Smartgirl if they were 
offered."
Action for Boston Community Development, Boston, MA 2002
"The materials were excellent and what I liked best about the course was 
that it was hands on.  The class was very helpful and useful." 
NYU Institute for Education and Social Policy, NYC 2003
"This workshop presented a clear and precise overview. It was very 
useful."
Smartgirl Technologies, the creator of the original "Local Demographic 
Analysis Workshop"  is a social research company located in Portland, 
Oregon.  For more information about the workshop, who we are and what we 
do, check out our website at www.smartgirltechnologies.com.
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