BEST FIT ANALYTICS WORKSHOP LAUNCHES AT 1871
New Program to Provide Night and Weekend Courses in Data
Science; First Course to Begin at 1871 in April
CHICAGO (April 8, 2016) – 1871 joined Best Fit Analytics
Workshop today to launch the new Best Fit Analytics workshop series at 1871.
Best Fit Analytics Workshop educates students on analytical methodologies and
technologies to obtain insights from data, and will operate at 1871 throughout
the year during evenings and weekends.
“We are constantly working to provide our members and the
Chicago tech community with access to the best educational programs,” said 1871
CEO Howard A. Tullman. “By partnering with Best Fit Analytics Workshop to bring
their data analytics courses to our space, 1871 is adding yet another
opportunity for students to develop professional skills that lead to
successful, growing careers in the technology economy. Data analytics is a
growing and exciting field that is full of opportunities, and Chicago is poised
to be a global leader in this space.”
Best Fit Analytics Workshop offers weekend and evening
courses for adults interested in learning more about data science. The
organization introduces students to data science in a beginner-friendly,
classroom setting that teaches a working knowledge of introductory data science
skills. In addition, Best Fit Analytics Workshop works to build a community of
knowledgeable instructors and engaged students who are committed to sharing
knowledge, best practices and opportunities.
“We at Best Fit Analytics Workshop are excited to partner
with 1871 to work towards achieving our mission of educating the Chicago
community in analytics and data science,” said Scott Albrecht, co-founder of
Best Fit Analytics. “1871 is well known and respected in the technology space,
providing an ideal audience and setting for us to share our knowledge about
data science while becoming a part of their community. It is truly the best fit
for us and we look forward to working together.”
1871 hosts a number of educational programs around coding,
design, business development, data analytics, and cybersecurity for the benefit
of its member companies and the wider Chicago community. The education of
individuals from outside of the technology community and their subsequent
placement into stable jobs in growing fields is a key component of 1871’s
ongoing work to increase inclusiveness and access to its community. To see a
full list of the courses offered at 1871, please visit http://www.1871.com/edu.
The first Best Fit Analytics Workshop covers the data
science industry, R basics, linear and logistic regression, and classification
trees. This course will take place at 1871 on Saturday, April 16 and Sunday,
April 17 from 9:00am to 5:00pm. For more information and to register, visit http://www.bestfitanalyticsworkshop.com.
About 1871
1871 is the home of more than 350 early-stage, high-growth
digital startups. Located in The Merchandise Mart, this 120,000 square foot
facility is also the headquarters of nationally recognized accelerators
Techstars Chicago and the Good Food Business Accelerator; impact investing fund
Impact Engine; half a dozen industry-specific incubators in key areas such as
real estate, education technology, food and financial technology; several
emerging tech talent schools (Flatiron, The Fullbridge Program, Future
Founders, Designation and the Startup Institute), and the state's leading
technology advocate, the Illinois Science and Technology Coalition. It is the
second home to Chicago-based VCs, Pritzker Group Venture Capital, MATH Venture
Partners, Hyde Park Angels, OCA Ventures, OurCrowd and Chicago Ventures, as
well as satellite offices for Northwestern University, University of Illinois,
University of Chicago, Loyola University Chicago, Illinois Institute of
Technology, and DeVry. 1871 has fast become recognized as the hub for the
city’s entrepreneurial/technology ecosystem and has been featured in Inc.
Magazine, TechCrunch, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Chicago
Tribune and Crain’s Chicago Business among other top media. 1871 is the
flagship project of the Chicagoland Entrepreneurial Center.