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BDPA-Information Technology Thought Leaders

BDPA-Information Technology Thought Leaders. Bridging the Gap Between Professionals and Students “Boardroom to Classroom concept”. About BDPA.

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BDPA-Information Technology Thought Leaders

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  1. BDPA-Information Technology Thought Leaders Bridging the Gap Between Professionals and Students “Boardroom to Classroom concept”

  2. About BDPA Black Data Processing Associates(BDPA) is a non-profit organization of professionals working in or having an interest in the Information Technological fields. BDPA is a diverse representation of information technology professionals. Membership consist of programmers, analysts, engineers, managers, instructors and entrepreneurs, to name a few.

  3. Mission/Vision Our mission: BDPA is a global member-focused technology organization that delivers programs and services for the professional well being of its stakeholders. Our vision: Is to Be a powerful advocate for our stakeholders' interests with the global technology industry.

  4. BDPA History • December 1989 • Local Chapter Chartered • October 2004 • National organization with 50+ Active Chapters • Cincinnati Chapter * Current ‘Chapter of the Year’! • 220 financially current members [as of 10/31/2004] • 2nd Largest Chapter in the Nation!

  5. Chapter of the Year! Successful HS Computer Camp (over 150 students in 4years) Successful HS Computer Competition Team Youth Technology Seminars Adult Education Seminars Monthly Newsletter Education Banquet (September 2004) Awards Luncheon (March 2004) 15 Corporate Sponsors 220 members (#2 in nation) Corporate Advisory Council Advisory Boards of Cinstate & Xavier University Miami University (Ohio) Student Chapter Cincinnati State Student Chapter Awarded Professional Development Award College Internship Program Recent Accomplishments

  6. Basic Programs for Chapter Success • Monthly Program Meetings • Website • Chapter Newsletter • High School Computer Competition Team • Seminars & Workshops • Technology Center (NEW) • Student Intern Program • Black Family Technology Awareness Week

  7. How Do We Maintain the BDPA mission! By focusing in three areas: Business, Education & Technology

  8. …Products & Services… AREAS OF FOCUS

  9. BDPA Products • Developmental Opportunities: • Technology presentations at Program Meetings • Professional Development Seminars & Workshops • Training Programs for Middle school students • Training Programs for High School Students • High School Computer Club/Camp • High School Computer Competition (HSCC) • Youth Conference

  10. BDPA Products • Developmental Opportunities (cont.): • Partnerships with Learning Institutions • Student Internship Program (Resume Database) • Leadership Training (Board of Director) Chapter Building Workshops • Mentoring (Corporate Advisory Council & the Information Technology Senior Management Forum) • Management Development • (volunteering within the organization)

  11. BDPA Products • Access to Employment Candidates: • High School Students trained in • Programming & Web page development • College Students (Student Internship Program) • Entrepreneurs • Highly skilled members • People looking to enter the IT field

  12. BDPA Products • Publications: • National Monthly Newsletter • Local Chapter Monthly Newsletter • Contact Database: • Resumes • E-mail distribution list

  13. BDPA Products • Forums: • Web site • Seminars and Workshops • Program Meeting • Entrepreneurs Forum (ESIG – Entrepreneurs Special Interest • Group) • Public communications • (press releases/media appearances/ • media advisory)

  14. BDPA Services • Fund Raising Training (BDPA Education & Technology Foundation) • Provide services to obtain grants • Notices and announcements for IT events • Resource pool for technical advice • Volunteer Opportunities (give back to the community) • Help qualified candidates find employment opportunities • Promote IT literacy in the minority community

  15. BDPA Services • Introduction to latest technology • Exposure in the African American Community • Exposure in the IT Community • Media Exposure • Advertising in Newsletters • Web Presence (BDPA banner ads on other websites) • Member discounts/benefits • Sponsorship opportunities for corporations, organizations and foundations

  16. BDPA Services • National Conference: • Workshops and Seminars • Youth Conference • High School Computer Competition • IT Senior Management Forum • Career Fair • Technology Expo • Networking Activities • Town Hall Meeting

  17. Networking Internships Scholarships Job Opportunities Community Service World Class Training Professional Recognition Discounted registration at all BDPA functions Discount airfare NETWORKING (did I mention that already?) How Can BDPA Benefit You?

  18. Challenge: What Will You Do TO Change The Future?

  19. Getting Involved What are our NEXT STEPS?

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