NYC Community Meetup · 1,769+ Members
Learn data skills with people who actually want to help
We're a community of curious people in New York City who meet up to learn data analysis, explore datasets, and build skills together. Every workshop is free, hands-on, and shaped by what you want to learn.
What's this all about?
Data is powerful. Most people never get to learn it.
Whether you want to analyze trends, build models, or simply understand the numbers behind the headlines, knowing how to work with data changes how you see the world.
Data Workshops is where that learning actually happens. We're not a bootcamp. We're not a course. We're a group of people in NYC who get together and learn by doing. Every session is shaped by what the community wants to explore, so you're always learning something relevant.
Community-first
You tell us what to teach. Every topic comes from the group.
Hands-on, always
No lectures. You'll work with real data every session.
Totally free
No fees, no upsells. A nonprofit program, open to everyone.
All skill levels
Never coded before? Great. Building ML models? Also great.
Upcoming Workshops
Come learn something new
RSVP on Meetup to save your spot. Bring a laptop if you have one.
What we explore
Topics driven by the community
We cover whatever people want to learn. Here's a sample of past and upcoming topics.
Don't see what you're looking for?
Request a Workshop →Who shows up
If you're curious, you belong here
There's no typical member. People come from all kinds of backgrounds.
Career switchers
Building real skills to break into data roles without going back to school.
Journalists & researchers
Learning to find stories in data and back up reporting with real analysis.
Students
Getting practical experience that goes beyond what the classroom offers.
Small business owners
Making sense of the numbers so they can make better decisions.
The simply curious
Anyone who wants to understand the world a little better through data.
Experienced folks
Sharpening skills, trying new tools, and helping newcomers along the way.
Community Data Lab
We're building an open platform where anyone can explore datasets, create reports and dashboards, and publish them for the world to see. A public data workspace, built by and for this community.
Learn more & follow along →From the Blog
Read & learn between workshops
Guides, resources, and ideas from the community.
5 Public Datasets to Practice With
Looking for data to practice your skills on? Here are five interesting public datasets you can start exploring today.
Mar 28Getting Started with Python and Pandas
A quick guide to setting up Python and Pandas on your machine so you're ready for your first data analysis workshop.
Mar 15Why Learn Data Analysis in 2026
Data is everywhere, but most people never learn how to use it. Here's why data analysis is one of the most valuable skills you can pick up this year.
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Join 1,769+ people in NYC who are learning to work with data, together.