This training session focuses on hands-on learning on how to use Census data in GIS. It uses ArcGIS Online as a platform instead of ArcGIS desktop and therefore participants do not need to have prior GIS experience. Check out the event flyer.
Intended participants are planning, economic development, and/or GIS professionals.
Fee: Free
Goals:
- Learn about demographic data provided by the U.S. Census
- Learn about how to bring in and analyze Census data in GIS
- Learn about existing resources
Agenda:
| 9:00 – 9:40 am: | Census Data overview |
| 9:40 – 10:30 am | Census Data in GIS Part I |
| Importing Census data to GIS | |
| 10:40 – 11:30 am | Census Data in GIS Part II |
| Analyzing Census data in GIS | |
| 11:30 – 12:00 pm: | Resources and wrap up |
Bringing a laptop and having an ArcGIS Online user account is strongly recommended.
Seating is limited with only 20 seats available.