From Request to Revelation: Meeting the Demands of Data Users

Workforce IT Support Center's "Building Data Literacy for All" is a customized learning opportunity focused on data literacy and the critical role it plays in improving programs and services for customers. This four-part virtual instructor-led training series, designed for Analysts continues on Wednesday, August 7, 2024 (2:00 - 3:30 p.m. ET) with the fourth and final session, From Request to Revelation: Meeting the Demands of Data Users.

During this four-part virtual instructor-led training series, participants will explore:

• Data analysis methods
• Data analysis tools
• Data visualization options
• Meeting the needs of data and report requestors

The Analysts track is limited to 30 participants and attendance at all four sessions is required.

OVERVIEW

In this training, participants will develop an understanding of how to meet the needs of data and report requestors.

Methods and approaches to researching a problem will be explored along with utilizing the scientific method to identify the current state, assumptions and test a hypothesis. Presenters Cynthia Forland, Ph.D. and Scott Wheeler will present examples of questions and answers to help guide learners.

Registration is now closed for this training.

PRESENTERS

Dr. Cynthia Forland, a workforce development and labor market expert, brings vast expertise in policy and analysis from her consultancy and senior management roles as the Washington State Employment Security Department. She has a Ph.D. in political philosophy from the New School for Social Research.

Mr. Scott Wheeler, a workforce development expert, leverages a decade of leadership at the Washington State Employment Security Department and five years of consultancy. He has a Master’s of Public Administration from Evergreen State College.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

This virtual training series is geared toward staff who are responsible for analyzing and interpreting data, as well as developing reports and visualizations. These targeted staff work primarily with Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), Unemployment Insurance (UI), Labor Market Information (LMI) or other workforce development programs and services.

QUESTIONS?

For questions regarding this webinar series, contact witsc@naswa.org.

NASWA Workforce ITSC offers a range of services to support all workforce system partners, NASWA Members and Government Partners, as they work collaboratively to meet current and future customer needs. Learn more about Workforce ITSC: www.naswa.org/witsc