The US Census Bureau has provided information about upcoming free webinars. Users can
view more details about each webinar, including passcodes and links to the webinars, at this website: http://www.census.gov/mso/www/training/
Nov 07 Foreign Trade Regulations Town Hall Webinar
Description: These in-depth webinars provide the information necessary to understand the changes to the Foreign Trade Regulations (FTR). Come learn about what has changed and how that change will affect you. Best of all, the webinars are free. These webinars will focus on changes in reporting requirements, new fields added to the Automated Export System (License Value and Ultimate Consignee Type), changes in definitions, such as port of export and household goods and much more.
Format: Webinar
Time: 2pm – 3pm ET
Nov 13 How to Navigate American FactFinder
Description: Gain experience in using the American FactFinder data access tool. Learn how to use the search and navigation features to access some of the Census Bureau’s programs, datasets and topics.
Format: Webinar
Time: 1pm – 3pm ET
Nov 19 Accessing Employment Statistics Using “OnTheMap”
Description: Uncover a wealth of information available on U.S. workers in an overview of this online mapping and reporting application. See where they are employed and where they live with companion reports on worker characteristics and optional filtering by age, earnings, or industry groups.
Format: Webinar
Time: 1pm -3pm ET
Dec 10 Accessing Block Group Data with the American Community Survey Summary File
Description: The American Community Survey (ACS) is an ongoing survey that generates estimates on social, economic, housing, and demographic topics. Data users can access these estimates down to the block group level of geography through the ACS Summary File. This presentation will cover background information about the ACS, an explanation of the ACS Summary File, and a demonstration of accessing block group data using the ACS Summary File.
Format: Webinar
Time: 1:00-2:30pm ET
Dec 12 Foreign Trade Regulations Town Hall Webinar
Description: These in-depth webinars provide the information necessary to understand the changes to the Foreign Trade Regulations (FTR). Come learn about what has changed and how that change will affect you. Best of all, the webinars are free. These webinars will focus on changes in reporting requirements, new fields added to the Automated Export System (License Value and Ultimate Consignee Type), changes in definitions, such as port of export and household goods and much more.
Format: Webinar
Time: 2pm – 3pm ET