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

January 2011

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Contact Information

Web Site: http://www.bdpa-ny.org

Contact: Renetta English, President

pres@bdpa-ny.org

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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