New York Chapter March 2011 "“Envisioning the Future – Collaboration, Cooperation, and Commitmen
New York Chapter
March 2011
"“Envisioning the Future – Collaboration, Cooperation, and Commitment”.
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Agenda
January 2011
History – (National & Local)About BDPAMission/ Vision StatementClassroom to the BoardroomNew York’s Partners and SupportersHow Can BDPA Benefit Sirius?Chapter Achievements / ActivitiesHow can BDPA NY and Sirius partner?Contact InformationQuestions
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BDPA History In November 1975, the late David Wimberly and Earl
A. Pace Jr. started BDPA in Philadelphia, PA to address these concerns:lack of Blacks in middle and upper managementpoor preparation of Blacks for these positionslow number of Blacks recruited for upper
managementlack of career mobility for people of colorlucrative placement services dominated by non-
minorities There are over 45 active BDPA Chapters across the
country
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About BDPA
January 2011
BDPA is non-profit organization that advances the careers of African Americans in the Information Technology industry from the Classroom to the Boardroom.
Membership consists of programmers, analysts, entrepreneurs, consultants, managers, telecommunications specialists, executives, data security, technical writers, network administrators, educators and so on.
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BDPA Mission/Vision
January 2011
BDPA is a member-focused organization that exists to provide professional development program, services, and community outreach to position its members at the forefront of the information technology industry
Our vision: To be a powerful advocate for our stakeholders’ interest within the global technology industry
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BDPA Classroom to the Boardroom
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BDPA-NY History
November 1982 New York Chapter Chartered
January 2011 over 40 Active BDPA Chapters nationally 4000+ Members nationally New York
80+ financially current members
January 2011
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BDPA New York’sCorporate Partners and Supporters(as of January 2011)
DeloitteUBS JP Morgan ChaseYahooDelbacWalmartNational GridBDPA/BETF
January 2011
NAAHRNABANSBENBMBAA
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How can BDPA Benefit Sirius?• Sponsors
– Your support of BDPA today expands your IT resources for tomorrow– Your active involvement in BDPA builds the next generation of IT and technology
leaders– BDPA is a strong partner to help you open new markets within African American
communities
• Professional – Join BDPA to advance your career in IT.– Through BDPA, help shape and guide the next generation of IT professionals.– Participate in BDPA at the community level to bridge the digital divide
• Entrepreneur – Open the door to new business opportunities through BDPA– Help us help you through contributing to BDPA’s growth– Participate in BDPA at the community level to bridge the digital divide
• Student – Play with today’s technology while creating tomorrow’s technology– Try it, you might like it– Make friends and find mentors who can shape your future
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BDPA Membership Benefits
NetworkingJob OpportunitiesTechnical Training
PDU & CPE Credit
Leadership TrainingMonthly SeminarProtégé Mentoring
Program / ITSMF
Community Service Youth Computer Camps High School Computer Competition College Student Initiative – IT Showcase Scholarships Internships & Mentorships Black Family Technology Awareness Week
BDPA IT Institute
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Membership Benefits
Increase your TECHNICAL EXPERTISE
Accelerate your PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Provide professional SOCIAL CONTACT
Increase your awareness of BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
Provide an opportunity to SHARE your expertise
Provide an opportunity to receive industry RECOGNITION
Provide an opportunity to publish in National BDPA Technical Journals
January 2011
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BDPA New York Chapter Achievements
Summer Internship @ UBS & Bank of New YorkBDPA-NY Team came in 5th place at BDPA
National HSCC ConferenceBDPA-NY SITES Team participated in TeraGrid
Computing Conference (2009 and 2010)BDPA-NY SITES went on trips to learn how
technology is utilized in the workplace: MOMA, UBS, United Nations and Federal Reserve Bank
BDPA-NY SITES participated in Business Etiquette Program, which focused on Soft Skills
January 2011
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STEM – Student Programs
Information Technology (IT) Showcase
High School Computer Competition (HSCC)
Youth Technology Camp
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• 2010 TeamAll students in College
Cornell, University of Rochester, Clarkson University, New York City
College of Technology• 2 students Full Scholarships
Studying Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science and Information Systems
High School student Summer Internships @ UBSWorking on real world projects
Success Stories
January 2011
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Black Family Technology Awareness Week (BFTAW)National Cyber Security Awareness Month
Bringing Technology Topics to the Community
BDPA-NY Community Service
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BFTAW 2011
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BDPA New York Chapter Activities
Monthly Program Meetings -Timeframe: Every 3rd Thursday, Jan. thru Nov. 2011
• These meetings are held for information sharing, networking and center around formal presentations in leading edge technology.
Professional Development Seminars and Workshops
• Information Technology in Emergency Management Symposium• Employment and Branding ForumCommunications
• Along with monthly program meetings, several communications have been created to effectively communicate with other interested parties. They are: – The BDPA New York web site www.bdpa-ny.org– A voicemail and messaging system that announces upcoming events and accepts
message for follow-up contact– BDPA New York Chapter Newsletter
January 2011
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BDPA New York Chapter Activities
• Networking Opportunities– Monthly Meeting and Sponsors Location– Meet and Greet– CIO / CTO Forum – National Conference
• August 3rd – 6th, 2011– Summer Fundraiser– Scholarship and Sponsor Recognition Dinner
• September 2011• Holiday Fundraiser
January 2011
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How can Sirius Support BDPA NY?
Additional Adult MembershipsHigh School / College Membership Monthly Program Meeting/ WorkshopEducation/ Awards Banquet SponsorUnderwrite Student Conference Registration IT Showcase / HSCC TravelStudent Scholarships
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National BDPA Conference33rd Annual National Conference
August 3-6, 2011Hilton, Chicago, ILTheme: The GPS of Future TechnologistsConference Events Include:
Career Fair Networking Activities High School Computer Competition (HSCC) IT Senior Management Forum (ITSMF) Networking Activities Technology Expo Youth Technology Camp
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Contact Information
Web Site: http://www.bdpa-ny.org
Contact: Renetta English, President
Office: BDPA New York
Murray Hill StationP.O. Box 808
New York, NY 10156 Phone: 212-802-5341
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Questions
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