Overview
This seminar:
- Provides a comprehensive look at the Census Bureau's
programs and services.
- Provides hands-on experience in a series of practical
exercises.
- Introduces key geographic concepts, geographic areas,
and map products.
- Describes key demographic concepts and data products
from the Census of Population and Housing and related demographic programs.
- Provides concepts and data related to various Census
Bureau economic programs.
- Demonstrates the breadth of Census Bureau data on
the Internet.
- Explores data products available from other Federal
Statistical agencies.
Is this course for you?
This workshop is highly recommended for new and seasoned data users such
as librarians, media specialist, planners, researchers and others who
need the big picture. No special skills are required. For a customized
look at Census Bureau data, may we suggest Topical Seminars and Workshops,
a topic-oriented seminar that explore the many facets of census data with
emphasis on your area of interest. Participants will receive hands-on
experience in accessing Census Bureau data on the Internet, using individual
computer workstations. Subject matter experts with participants to navigate
the Census Bureau's Web site and find relevant data to meet each participants
needs.
Location:
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Bureau of
Labor Statistics
2 Massachusetts Ave., NE
PC-1
Washington, DC 20212
Web site: http://www.bls.gov/
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Cost:
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Free |
Class Size: |
There is a maximum of 18 students
per class. |
Class Dates/More Information
Dates: |
Deadline to Register: |
Registration Forms |
October 26-29, 2009
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October 5, 2009 |
Closed |
Agenda:
The sessions will begin promptly at 9:00 a.m. and end at 4:30 p.m. each
day. Each user will be stationed at a computer with Internet access.
Class Cancellation Policy:
The Census Bureau reserves the right to cancel any course 30 days prior
to the scheduled event if egistrations do not meet the stated minimums.
(Minimum class size is 10 people).
Reasonable Accommodation Statement:
Please direct all requests for sign language
interpreting services and captioning (also know as CART or Communication
Access Realtime Translation) to HRD.Interpreting.&.Cart@census.gov.
If you have questions concerning accommodations, please contact the
Disability Program Office at HRD.disability.program@census.gov
or 301-763-4060 (Voice). For TTY callers, please call through the Federal
Relay Service (FRS) at 1-800-877-8339 and give them the above listed
number you would like to call. This service is free and confidential.
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