Monthly Newsletter |  October 2024

CTData Job Alert: Research Analyst

We are looking for a passionate Research Analyst to join our team. The ideal candidate is data-driven, aligned with our mission, and eager to grow within our organization. 

In this role, you'll contribute to diverse research and data projects that shape Connecticut's policies, programs, and services across sectors such as early childhood, housing, and civil legal needs. Additionally, you'll support the Federal-State Cooperative for Population Estimates, helping ensure the accuracy of the Census Bureau's annual population estimates for Connecticut. 

If you're excited about using data to make a meaningful impact in our state or know someone who would be a good fit for this position, check our website to apply.

New Population Tool Provides Town-Level Info

We teamed up with the Connecticut Department of Public Health to launch a new online tool that will provide “groundbreaking” population data, migration patterns, and housing information down to the town level. 

The Connecticut Population Estimates Dashboard will give policy makers, elected officials and the public easy access to information about the state’s growing and changing population. Users of the tool will be able to locate and visualize data by town, assess the impact of migration on planning region population estimates and access the state’s only comprehensive source for new housing unit data by town. 

NNIP awards Network Steward of the Year to the CTData team

We are proud to be the recipients of the annual National Neighborhoods Indicators Partnership (NNIP) awarded its 2024 Network Steward Award! CTData staff have enjoyed participating in the network and getting to know other partners. Several staff recently came back from another invigorating meeting and are already thinking about how to integrate some new ideas. Read more about this honor here!

Webinar Recap: Navigating the New 2024 Population Estimates Dashboard

Last week, we introduced our new 2024 Population Estimates Dashboard through an informational webinar. This powerful tool provides easy access to Connecticut census data from 2020 to the present for each of the state's towns and planning regions. This tool marks a significant step forward in making vital demographic information easily accessible to the public, researchers and policymakers.

2023 American Community Survey Data Released - Check Out What Has Changed in Connecticut in the Past 5 Years!

In May of 2024, the U.S. Census Bureau’s Population Estimates Program (PEP) released their vintage 2023 population estimates for Connecticut’s towns. This blog posts breaks down key insights from these estimates as well as address some known errors in the past vintage population estimates from 2022 and how that affects the data.  

Understanding the Census Bureau’s Vintage 2023 Population Estimates for Connecticut

The American Community Survey (ACS) is administered by the United States Census Bureau on an ongoing basis, from January through December of every year. Explore our graphics to see data trends we've observed for Connecticut over the past few years. We have also included business data from the Connecticut Secretary of the State.

There are still a few tickets left for our conference!

The 2024 CTData conference is approaching quickly. Here's a preview of some upcoming sessions:

• Explore solutions to imposter syndrome and urgency culture in data-driven work. Learn to create more inclusive data initiatives.
• Discover insights from our groundbreaking study on early childhood care access, informing future state policies.
• Examine how data analysis of the Greater Hartford Re-Entry Welcome Center helps improve services, inform policies, and strengthen communities.

Full session details and the complete conference schedule can be found on our website. Explore the sessions or register here!

In Person: Visualize What Matters

Join us to learn how to create impactful data visualizations on October 30 in Norwalk! This workshop will focus on the principles of data visualization and how to apply them with free data visualization tools. By learning the principles of data visualization, you will be able to create simple, compelling charts that effectively convey insights you gain from data, no matter what tool you use. Learn more or register today!

Other Upcoming Events

• Explore Public Data: On November 7th, we will be holding a VIRTUAL workshop that will provide a comprehensive overview of public data available for everyone to use. This workshop should be especially useful for nonprofit professionals who write needs assessments and grant applications.
• Measure What Matters: There is a science to crafting and designing questions that gather meaningful insights to improve your work. Join us November 12th for a VIRTUAL workshop that will give you the knowledge and skills to create high-quality surveys and forms that collect valuable data.

Job Alert: Advocacy Director, Open Communities Alliance

Open Communities Alliance (OCA) is hiring an Advocacy Director to spearhead their education and outreach efforts. They're looking for a strategic thinker with strong relationship-building skills to advance fair housing policies in Connecticut. The ideal candidate is passionate about housing equity, committed to diversity, and aligns with our values of objectivity, integrity, and inclusivity. Join our dynamic team in the fight against housing discrimination.

Job Alert: Data Manager, Forge City Works

Forge City Works (FCW) is seeking a Data Manager to oversee their Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system. This role involves designing, implementing, and maintaining the CRM database, along with creating related tools, reports, and dashboards. FCW, dedicated to providing job training and employment opportunities, needs a skilled professional to support their mission of building sustainable careers and empowering individuals through community-focused initiatives.

Job Alert: Program and Data Specialist, Connecticut Housing Finance Authority

Connecticut Housing Finance Authority (CHFA) is seeking a Program Data Specialist to create data-driven research that informs and evaluates business and program development. This position supports formal research methodologies and procedures; undertakes research activities associated with housing issues and trends; collects, analyzes, evaluates and reports information, conclusions, policy and/or programmatic implications; assists in the development of databases for access by internal and external users; provides quality assurance of imported data; performs statistical analysis; and more!

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