The Black Data Processing Associates (BDPA) Los Angeles Chapter is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the professional development of its members in the IT industry. In 2010, the chapter had 85 paid members from major companies. The chapter hosts workshops and networking events, provides internships and scholarships, and works with local schools in a computer competition program to help students pursue IT careers. The annual report highlights the chapter's goals of cultivating IT professionals and supporting the local community.

1. Black Data
Processing Associates (BDPA)
Los Angeles Chapter
2010 Annual Report

2. Los Angeles
BDPA-LOS ANGELES CHAPTER OVERVIEW
From the Classroom to the Boardroom:
The Black Data Processing Associates (BDPA) is a non-profit 501(c3) member-focused organization
dedicated to the professional well-being of its stakeholders. BDPA remains committed to excellence,
providing a wide spectrum of resources to members, sponsors, businesses, educational institutions,
and the community. The organization is a catalyst for professional growth and technical
development for those in the IT industry.
Core Services
1. High School Computer Competition
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3. This is an intensive program designed to identify,
select and develop the skills of 8th through 12th
grade students that have an aptitude for
computer programming and information
technology. Our goal is to teach students how
to use software solutions to solve business
problems.
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5. Student Internships
6. We work with our corporate sponsors and
affiliates to provide internships to our college
Member Benefits student members to help them prepare for their
• Professional Networking with others in the upcoming professional journey
industry
• Access to professional opportunities 7. Professional Development
• Giving back to the community and working 8. The intent is to provide ongoing workshops for
with high school students in our High
our members to help them grow professionally
School Computer Program
and personally. These workshops are facilitated
by corporations as well as our members. In
addition, we also provide professional
networking events to our members.
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3. Los Angeles
2010 Year In Review
Membership 2010 Highlights
85 paid members; 385 newsletter subscribers  BDPA-LA Chapter High School Computer
Companies Represented By Our Membership Competition Team took 7th place at the BPDA
• Accenture National Competition
• Aerospace Corporation  Awarded $1,750 in college scholarships to
• Boeing students
• Cognizant  Established a collegiate partnership with Cal
• CSC State Dominguez Hills to host our local High
• Medtronic School Computer Competition program and
• Raytheon training
• Sempra Energy Utilities  Conducted twelve (12) Professional
Development Workshops. Topics have
• Slalom Consulting
included: Mastering Social Media, Project
• The Westfield Group
Management Professional Certification,
• Xanja Running your Business with Open Source and
• 99 Cents Only Stores Software Virtualization
 Provide volunteer IT services to local
Colleges Represented By Our Membership businesses, non-profits and community
• Cal State Dominguez Hills service organizations
• Cal State Fullerton  Hosted End of Year Luncheon to celebrate our
• Cal State Los Angeles accomplishments
• Cal Tech
• Columbia University
• Howard University
• Morehouse College Officers
• UC Santa Barbara
• UCLA • John C. Malonson III, President
• University of Arizona • Kirk Williams, VP, Strategy
• USC
• David Malonson, VP, Finance
• Ogie Banks, VP, Marketing & Communications
• Beverly Allen, High School Program Coordinator
• Andree Justin, President Emeritus
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4. Los Angeles
Corporate Sponsors
BDPA-Los Angeles
Black Data Processing Associates,
Los Angeles Chapter (BDPA LA)
6709 La Tijera Blvd. Suite 501
Los Angeles, CA 90045
www.bdpala.org
Email inquiries: info@bdpala.org
Phone: 562.726.2677
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