BDPA CONFERENCE 2020

BDPA’s 2020 experiences were the epitome of why we exist. In the midst of a pandemic we hosted 1000 youth, college students, adult professionals, senior digital leaders and sponsors. We leveraged the cloud to elevate the minds and skills of our community.

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WHAT IS BDPA?

For more than 40 years, BDPA has enabled the upward mobility of African Americans and other minorities in the Information Technology (IT) and STEM fields.

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Our Mission

To be the leading and most recognized organization in enabling digital leadership preparedness for aspiring diverse professionals.

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Our Vision

To build a pipeline of diverse professionals and aspiring students in the STEM and digital technology fields.

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Our Beliefs

Our purpose is to serve and elevate students and young professionals of today for leadership tomorrow. That a talented and diverse group of people is the most creative and innovative workforce.

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OUR SPONSORS

Who is BDPA?

BDPA is the premier organization focused on nurturing and developing diverse working professionals and future IT leaders in the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) and all digital technology fields. For more than 40 years, BDPA has enabled the upward mobility of African Americans and other minorities in the Information Technology (IT) and STEM fields. Through its 30+ local community chapters in major cities across the United States, BDPA has been at the forefront of promoting the minority agenda within the IT profession since 1975.

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BDPA is the premier organization focused on nurturing and developing diverse working professionals and future IT leaders in the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) and all digital technology fields.

Student

Member

$25

Students who are currently enrolled K-12
College students who are currently enrolled full time in an accredited educational institution of higher learning

Adults

Member

$100

Individuals who post-collegiate or that work full time.

Corporate

Member

$100

Individuals whose membership is paid by his/her employer or by a corporate supporter/sponsor. This membership type is assigned when a corporate registration is submitted by the company.

Lifetime

Member

$1000

A lifetime member of BDPA secures a full membership-in-good-standing status for his/her natural life and receives all the privileges of full membership plus special recognition as a dedicated member-supporter of BDPA.

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BDPA TECH and CAREER TALKS

The BDPA Tech Talks are great way for students and Professionals in IT to connect through all BDPA Chapters. Each month a speaker is chosen to present on a topic that is near and dear to their heart and/or area of expertise. In 2020 we have hosted some incredible individuals from to Companies and Universities across the United States.

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BDPA Career Center

Connecting Talent with Opportunity

Your next IT career opportunity is right at your fingertips at the BDPA Career Center. Visit careers.bdpa.org to get started.

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