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. BDPA History zDecember 1989 yLocal Chapter Chartered zOctober 2004 y National organization with 50+ Active Chapters y Cincinnati Chapter * Current ‘Chapter of the Year’! x220 financially current members [as of 10/31/2004] x2nd Largest Chapter in the Nation!

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

5. 5 Basic Programs for Chapter Success b Monthly Program Meetings b Website b Chapter Newsletter b High School Computer Competition Team b Seminars & Workshops b Technology Center (NEW) b Student Intern Program b Black Family Technology Awareness Week

6. 6 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

7. 7  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) BDPA Products

8. 8  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 BDPA Products

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