Data Dashboards & Community Thriving Index | ACT NOW Webinar with QSide Institute
Join us for this insightful ACT NOW webinar featuring QSIDE, as we explore the development of a community safety and well-being dashboard. This dashboard helps visualize key social indicators, including median income, education levels, foreign-born population, and mental health resources, across different geographic areas. Learn how these tools can empower communities, improve decision-making, and support local initiatives for positive change.
Learn how these tools can empower communities, improve decision-making, and support local initiatives for positive change.
🔹 Key Topics Covered:
✔️ Introduction to the Data Dashboard
✔️ Community Thriving Index & Key Metrics
✔️ Visualizing Census Data for Social Impact
✔️ School Attendance & Workforce Implications
✔️ Future Plans for Expanding the Tool
📌 Timestamps:
00:00 - Welcome & Introduction (ACT NOW team)
00:52 - Colleen Introduces Keysight & the Dashboard Project
02:15 - Carlos Explains the Dashboard’s Purpose & Development
04:56 - How the Tool Works: Navigating Data Layers
07:00 - Using Census Data to Measure Community Well-being
09:58 - Exploring Median Income & Foreign-born Population Metrics
12:03 - Live Demo: Examining New York City Data
14:13 - Importance of Non-Native English Speaker Data
17:25 - Challenges in Data Availability & Future Improvements
19:28 - Expanding the Tool with Custom Local Data
21:59 - Tracking School Attendance & Chronic Absenteeism
26:40 - Implications of School Data for Workforce Development
31:44 - Identifying Areas in Need of Workforce Support
33:22 - Developing the Community Thriving Index
35:02 - Next Steps: Expanding Data Collection with MSU Students
37:29 - Upcoming ACT NOW Events & Youth Advisory Committee
39:53 - Q&A: How to Access & Use the Dashboard
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