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The Pennsylvania State Data Center invites you to attend the PaSDC's 2009 Census Data Workshops. Learn how to quickly find reliable and relevant data for your local communities.

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)

The workshops will begin at 9:00 a.m. and end at 4:00 p.m. Please allow extra time for downtown traffic and parking. Attendees should plan to arrive by 8:45 a.m. to receive login information and passwords (please bring photo ID).

Lunch is on your own, from noon to 1:00 p.m.


Spring/Summer 2009 Schedule: Fall/Winter 2009 Schedule:
April 16, 2009 - Middletown September 17, 2009 - Harrisburg
May 14, 2009 - Harrisburg October 22, 2009 - Middletown
June 18, 2009 - Middletown November 19, 2009 - Harrisburg
July 16, 2009 - Harrisburg
August 20, 2009 - Middletown  


2009 Census Data Workshops: A Hands-On Approach to Extracting Data & Information
Cost: Only $99

Online Registration

2009 Census Data Workshops Brochure (PDF)

2009 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 the PaSDC at 717.948.6336 or email pasdc@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, 233 Church Hall, Middletown, PA
Penn State Harrisburg, Eastgate Center Rm 213, 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 717.948.6336 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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