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The Pennsylvania State Data Center invites you to attend the PaSDC's 2008 Census Data Workshops. This workshop provides hands-on training using Census Bureau online data tools, like American FactFinder, to find and download data from many Census Bureau programs.

New This Year! -- Workshops will be held at both The Penn State Harrisburg Campus in Middletown, PA as well as The Penn State Harrisburg Eastgate Center located in Downtown Harrisburg. (directions below)


Spring/Summer 2008 Schedule: Fall/Winter 2008 Schedule:
April 24, 2008 - Middletown September 18, 2008 - Harrisburg
May 15, 2008 - Harrisburg October 16, 2008 - California*
June 19, 2008 - Middletown November 20, 2008 - Harrisburg
July 17, 2008 - Harrisburg December 18, 2008 - Middletown
August 21, 2008 - Middletown *Click here for more information and online registration for the California, PA workshop.


2008 Census Data Workshops: A Hands-On Approach to Extracting Data & Information
Cost: Only $99

Online Registration

2008 Census Data Workshops Brochure (PDF)

2008 Agenda  

Datasets You’ll Be Able To Download:
1990 and 2000 Census
Population Estimates
2006 American Community Survey
Economic Census

You’ll Be Able To:
Understand Census terminology and geography
Understand how Census 2000 was conducted and its effect on PA
Understand the American Community Survey and its role in the 2010 Census
Locate and download 1990, 2000 and 2006 Census data via the Internet
Keep current with ongoing Census programs and developments

Workshop Materials - Each Participant will receive:
A certificate of attendance
Complete workshop handouts with step-by-step instructions
A 70-page profile of Pennsylvania from Census 2000

Why Attend?
This is a hands-on session - all attendees will have access to a PC with Internet capability, each student will be asked to create custom profiles, tables and maps.

Our staff is the leading expert on decennial Census data for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania - the trainers are knowledgable, professional and effective.

Our Support - We will be there for you after the workshop. Our staff is a phone call or email away, so if you missed something during the session, we are there for you!!

Important Information:
The workshops will begin promptly at 9:00 a.m. and end at 4:00 p.m.
Attendees should arrive by 8:45 a.m. to receive Internet passwords and ID.
Lunch is on your own from 11:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Trainers will remain after 4:00 p.m. to answer questions.
Seating is limited so register early.

Cancellation Policy:
If a participant must cancel their registration, the registration fee will be refunded provided cancellation is made one week from date of workshop. After that date, no registration fees will be refunded. To cancel, participants must call Carrie Bishop at 717.948.6310 or email cev10@psu.edu.

The PaSDC reserves the right to cancel or postpone any workshop, conference, or meeting due to insufficient enrollment or other unforeseen circumstance. In the event of postponement or cancellation by the PaSDC, the PaSDC will refund registration costs, but will not be held responsible for any related costs, charges, or expenses.

Directions
Penn State Harrisburg, Middletown, PA
Penn State Harrisburg, Eastgate Center, Harrisburg, PA

On-Site Workshops:
If you have a large group or if you wish to save travel time and expenses, we can come to you!! We will customize any of our sessions to accommodate your specific needs at a location best suited for you. For more information about our on-site workshops, call us at 717.948.6679 or email us at: PaSDC@psu.edu.

 

What Attendees Are Saying About Our Workshops:

"Outstanding!"

"This was great information and the instructor was very knowledgeable and helpful."

"This workshop was presented wonderfully and the information was extremely helpful. Keep up the good work!"

"Great job presenting!"

"Very good workshop and speaker!"

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