BDPA-Information Technology Thought Leaders

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BDPA-Information Technology Thought Leaders

• Bridging the Gap Between Professionals and
  Students
• Boardroom to Classroom concept

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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.
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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!

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Recent Accomplishments

• 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

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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

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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
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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)

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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
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How Can BDPA Benefit You?

• 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?)