BDPA Cincinnati Newsletter (Spring 2017)

BDPA Cincy InfoExchange

The Cincinnati Chapter of BDPA Cincinnati announces the opening of

the 2017 Student Information Technology Edu

(SITES) Program. The SITES program offers cut

training to area High School and College Students.

The next few years will present many exciting careers in technology for

those who are prepared to accept the challenge.

understand; invent; and use technology to create the exciting new world

of the future. The fields of Information Technology, Computer Science

and Engineering are among the most lucrative in today's job market!

Collectively, trainers and coordinators lead student through simulated

exercises in all areas of the National Competitions to prepare for high

performance at the national event.

BDPA offers a series of instructor-led technology learning experiences

for students. The entry level BDPA Computer

• Web Site Development

• Smartphone Applications

• Visual Basic Desktop Applications

• Automation Controllers

• Robotic Applications

• 3D Printing

• Internet Of Things

The 2017 High School Computer Camp orientation for all programs and

registration will begin on Saturday, January 14, 2017 9:00AM

Classes will be held at Cincinnati State Technical College

Auditorium). One parent is expected to attend from 9:00

complete the registration process. Registration fee is $65.00. The

program will run 13 weeks (Jan. 14th - April 8th).

Class Schedule: Saturdays Jan. 14th

Location: Cincinnati State Technical College ATLC

Time: 9 AM – 2 PM

email: [email protected]

BDPA Information Technology

Thought Leaders

Founded: May 1976

www.bdpa.org

For 40 years, BDPA has enabled the upward

mobility of African Americans and other

minorities in the Information Technology

(IT) and STEM fields. Through its 46 lo

community chapters in major cities across

the United States, BDP

forefront of promoting the minority agenda

with the IT profession since 1975.

BDPA has been a leader and pioneer in

technology and STEM training for IT

Professionals and High School student

1986. Our National High School program

which is a hands-on training program has

introduced tens of thousands of high school

students to coding and application

development while also presenting

opportunities for students to obtain college

scholarships due to the generosity of our

sponsors and partners.

focus on students and professional members

alike, we continue to support and lead the

upward success of our members “from the

classroom to the boardroom.”

Cincy InfoExchange Spring

BDPA Cincinnati announces the opening of

the 2017 Student Information Technology Education and Scholarship

rogram. The SITES program offers cutting edge STEM

High School and College Students.

The next few years will present many exciting careers in technology for

those who are prepared to accept the challenge. We will all need to

understand; invent; and use technology to create the exciting new world

echnology, Computer Science

and Engineering are among the most lucrative in today's job market!

Collectively, trainers and coordinators lead student through simulated

exercises in all areas of the National Competitions to prepare for high

technology learning experiences

udents. The entry level BDPA Computer Camp program offers:

Visual Basic Desktop Applications

orientation for all programs and

on Saturday, January 14, 2017 9:00AM -2:00PM.

Classes will be held at Cincinnati State Technical College (ATLC 211

. One parent is expected to attend from 9:00 -10:00 to

Registration fee is $65.00. The

April 8th).

Saturdays Jan. 14th - April 8th

Cincinnati State Technical College ATLC 211

cincy.org

BDPA Information Technology

Thought Leaders

Founded: May 1976 www.bdpa.org

For 40 years, BDPA has enabled the upward

mobility of African Americans and other

minorities in the Information Technology

(IT) and STEM fields. Through its 46 local

community chapters in major cities across

the United States, BDPA has been at the

forefront of promoting the minority agenda

with the IT profession since 1975.

BDPA has been a leader and pioneer in

technology and STEM training for IT

d High School students since

National High School program

on training program has

introduced tens of thousands of high school

students to coding and application

while also presenting

opportunities for students to obtain college

scholarships due to the generosity of our

sponsors and partners. Because of BDPA’s

focus on students and professional members

we continue to support and lead the

our members “from the

classroom to the boardroom.”

Cincy InfoExchange pring Edition 2017

Community Outreach: “We foster partnerships with our sponsors to build their recognition within the

community through activities that help close the digital divide, and increase c

Kevin Murray, Chief Information Officer of Cincinnati Bell, provided excellent research and insights on the

Of Things. Prior to his work with Cincinnati Bell, Mr. Murray spent six years with Accenture, a

systems consulting firm. While at Accenture he focused on system integration projects for telecommunication and

energy clients. Kevin used his expertise and background to help create one of the most progressive organizations in

the telecommunications industry.

BDPA Cincinnati hosted session entitled '3D Printing: The Promise of Tomorrow' featuring guest speaker Jeff Smith

(Fabricon3D)


community through activities that help close the digital divide, and increase community proficiency using

technology.”

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The technological world is consistently changing! To become an active participant and leader in this ever

changing environment, you must develop a unique blend of technical know-how, leadership and collaboration

skills. The BDPA Technology Conference 2017 is a great opportunity for you to learn these skills. Participants

have over 50 sessions to connect with technology, learn the current and upcoming trends and interact with

innovative digital thought leaders from around the country.

BDPA Disrupt 2017 Technology Conference and Career Fair is now taking limited sponsorship requests. For

sponsorship details, please email [email protected] or call Wayne Hicks at (301) 584-3135 Ext.108

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Cincinnati Board of Directors 2017

OUR CHAPTER SPONSORS AND SUPPORTERS

The BDPA Cincinnati Chapter is supported through the corporate sponsorship of several

organizations including:

• Cincinnati State TechnicalCollege

• Kentucky Innovation Networ

• Procter & Gamble

• SmartIT

• UpTech

We collaborate with our corporate partners in four key areas:

• Recruitment: Our recruiting resources reach all levels of a national pool of qualified

information technology professionals to support your efforts to maintain a diverse

workforce.

• Retention: Our career development services enhance the technical and professional skills

of your current and future minority IT professionals to accelerate their value to your

company.

• Community Outreach: We foster partnerships with our sponsors to build their

recognition within the community through activities that help close the digital divide,

and increase community proficiency using technology.

• Supplier Diversity We provide networking opportunities to share expertise and creating

business opportunities between our sponsors and BDPA’s entrepreneur members

About BDPA Cincinnati:

BDPA is the premier organization for African American professionals in the information technology

industry. For more than 25 years, BDPA has fulfilled its mission and worked to bridge the digital

divide by providing career growth opportunities for its members.

BDPA Cincinnati Chapter

PO Box 12883

Cincinnati, Ohio 45212

513.549-6991