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Boston Local Demographic Analysis Workshop (Geographic Focus: Boston & Suffolk County)

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When: June 28, July 1 (two separate workshops) 9 to 4:30
Where: Charles River Public Internet Center, Waltham, MA
Cost: $225

The Local Demographic Analysis Workshop was designed for human service providers, grant writers, researchers or anyone who would like to easily look up and analyze basic demographic characteristics. The workshop will focus on local demographic analysis of tracts and block groups within Boston and Suffolk County. However, techniques presented in the workshop are applicable to ANY other location.

WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION

This is a basic, hands on workshop designed to teach you how to access, analyze, and present 1990/2000. Census data includes a wide spectrum of data that may be useful to non-profits, grant writers and other social researchers. The Census collects detailed data on race, income, age, language, transportation, workforce and housing characteristics and many other interesting social characteristics. The class will construct a "community change profile" for Boston and tracts within Boston. We will also briefly cover how to present data in an understandable way.

Former Participant Comments:

1) 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. (Action for Boston Community Development, Boston, MA)

2) Great Job! There is lots of material to digest. It was great! (Latino Network, Portland, OR)

3) I like that the class was not generic, that it was tailored to our specific community. (Big Brothers of Massachusetts Bay, Boston, MA)

4) The practical application of the information was great. I can see myself using this information on many projects. (Human Services Research Institute, Portland, OR)

Gina Clemmer
503.234.5959
www.smartgirltechnologies.com

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