Event Date: October 8, 2024

Demographic data is essential across a wide range of fields, from developing effective programs and grants to informing public health initiatives and shaping public policy. It plays a critical role in various sectors, influencing decision-making at every level. However, finding reliable sources and accurately interpreting this data can be challenging. The complexity of population trends and the diversity of data sources often leave us uncertain about how to effectively leverage this information.

Watch the training below, designed to provide you with a foundational understanding of demographic data and its critical role in multiple fields. Explore the significance of demographic data in guiding decision-making and understanding population trends while gaining the knowledge and skills needed to enhance your work and contribute to informed decision-making.

Follow along as we cover how to:

• Define demographic data and its importance across various fields.

• Identify key sources of demographic data.

• Use Datashare effectively to access and analyze demographic information.

• Interpret demographic data to inform decision-making and program development.

Watch the Presentation

In English

In Spanish

Bilingual, ADA accessible PDFs of the slides are available for download below. If you are using a screen reader or assistive technology, you have the option to download the PDF with text read aloud in English or Spanish. *

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Brought to you by CORE Investments & DataShare

Hosts: Nicole Young, Kristal Caballero (consultant to CORE Investments) & Eva Holt (DataShare Santa Cruz County)

Interpreter: Stella Lauerman

Chat support: Gisella Carrasco

Presented in English with simultaneous Spanish interpretation.

*To retain the tags, reading order, language, and other accessibility settings in the PDF, download and save the file to your computer, then open the PDF in Adobe Acrobat. If you have questions or need assistance downloading the accessible PDFs, contact info@corescc.org.