BDPA Indianapolis met with 25 people to talk about an HSCC Accelerator initiative that would be part of a STEM initiative. This is the .ppt presentation used to introduce the initiative to stakeholders in the city of Indianapolis.

1. Indianapolis BDPA
Student Programs & STEM Initiative
Terry J. Morris
President, Indianapolis Chapter
BDPA

2. 2014 National BDPA Technology
Conference
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vbA2tXGDf8k

3. Framing
• Indianapolis is the right place to be, and this
is the right time if you are a minority youth
interested in Science, Technology,
Engineering, and Math (STEM).
• While each of these disciplines are future
growth areas, the gaps in minority
participation in technology are creating
significant opportunities for those who
choose to major in an information
technology (IT) discipline and subsequently
embark on an IT related career.

4. History
• The Black Data Processing Associates (BDPA) is a national organization established in
1975 with a long history of STEM engagement.
• Since 2004, the Indianapolis BDPA Chapter was formed with a primary focus on youth
programs driving STEM education and advancement.
• The Indianapolis BDPA High School Computer Competition (HSCC) offers high school
students throughout the Indianapolis metro area the opportunity to learn general
computer science concepts, web-based technology and the fundamentals of team
building and leadership.
• Students learn how to design and develop business solutions using technologies like
Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), CSS, JavaScript, PHP and MySQL database

5. Vision Statement
Empower our students to excel and
innovate in a high tech world.

6. Objectives
Innovation: Close the gap of computer and technology literacy among
African-American students by changing the paradigm from being simply
consumers of technology to becoming creators and innovators of
technology.
Scholarship: Increase student achievement and graduation in STEM
(with emphasis on technology) through effective programs and
exposure to cutting-edge research and hands-on experiences that will
inspire lifelong learning.
Advancement: Grow the pipeline of African-American STEM scholars
in Indianapolis and groom them to become the next generation of IT
professionals.
Support: Surround our students and parents in a community of STEM
support and encouragement.

7. BDPA Student Programs
• BDPA National High School Computer Competition (HSCC) Program: The National HSCC
program is designed to expose our youth to the concepts of computers and give them the expertise
to develop web applications. The Indianapolis BDPA chapter HSCC team will participate in
regional competitions to prepare our students for the national competition. Each year, we send a
team of 3 to 5 students to the National BDPA Technology Conference to compete against teams
from chapters all over the country.
• BDPA National Youth Technology Camp (YTC): This camp provides interactive, hands-on
workshops, seminars, and activities for high school students seeking to gain valuable exposure in
leading edge technology topics. YTC gives students the opportunity to network with young
entrepreneurs, and other youth from around the country who are pursuing academic and
professional futures in the computer technology industry.
• BDPA National IT Showcase: The Information Technology Showcase allows student presenters
from educational institutions across the United States, to present and demonstrate their research.
The presentations represent advanced computing and technical topics presented by college and
high school students to an audience of corporate representatives and IT professionals.
• BDPA National Mobile Application Showcase: The BDPA National Mobile Application
Development Showcase allows student application developers the opportunity to participate in a
competition and test their talents against other youth in developing a working, functional mobile
application. The applications being showcased will represent three different application categories:
business, personal productivity, and gaming. Each category has stringent requirements that must
be met in advance of the national showcase.

8. New - HSCC Accelerator
The HSCC Accelerator will provide an enhanced STEM educational experience
for Indianapolis youth by expanding on the current BDPA youth programs along
the following dimensions:
• Eight week computer training with structured curriculum on Database
Design, HTML, and PHP Development facilitated by paid instructors.
• Student access to checkout computers for home use with opportunity to
assume ownership following three years of HSCC participation.
• Access to scholarships and internships for participants.
• Stipend for student participation - $100/month (Total $800)
• Exposure to college campuses, professors, IT professionals, and mentors to
solidify interest and excitement in going to college.
• Early introduction to Corporate America for participants to learn what is
possible if they choose an IT career.

9. 2015 Indianapolis Chapter – Student
Budget
Categories Cost
HSCC
Administration $ 2,000.00
Conference Participation $ 9,750.00
HSCC Accelerator $ 27,000.00
HSCC Operations $ 18,500.00
Local Advertising $ 250.00
IT Showcase
Conference Participation $ 5,650.00
Scholarships $ 1,500.00
Mobile IT Showcase
Conference Participation $ 4,300.00
Scholarships $ 1,000.00
YTC
Local Advertising $ 250.00
YTC Conference Participation $ 8,750.00
Total $ 78,950.00
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10. 2015 Indianapolis Chapter – Student
Budget
Programs Total Students Impacted Cost Per Student
HSCC 20 $ 57,500.00 $3000
IT Showcase 3 $ 7,150.00 $2500
Mobile IT Showcase 2 $ 5,300.00 $3000
YTC 5 $ 9,000.00 $2000
Grand Total 25 $ 78,950.00
Assumptions
• 5 – HSCC Competition Team Members
• 20 HSCC Accelerator Participants
• 3 – IT Showcase Participants
• 2 – Mobile Showcase Participants
• 10 – YTC Participants

11. Value Proposition & Anticipated
Outcomes
Value Proposition:
• Create pipeline of African American students interested in
technology.
• Exposure students to IT opportunities available in Indianapolis.
• Build mentorship relationships with students to have guide them
through their high school and college matriculation.
Anticipated Outcomes:
• HSCC team place in the top 7 at the BDPA National Technology
Conference nationally (8 place improvement from previous year)
• IT Showcase students place in the top 3 at the BDPA National
Technology Conference (Second place 2014, First place 2013).
• IT Mobile Showcase students place in the top 3 at the BDPA National
Technology Conference

12. 2015 Indianapolis Chapter – Student
Budget
Anticipated Seed Contributions:
• Corporate Sponsors - $20000
• Individual Contributions - $5000
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Fundraising
Planned Donation Gap
Programs Per Student
HSCC $3000
IT Showcase $2500
Mobile IT Showcase $3000
YTC $2000

13. The “ASK”
Financial Support
• Sponsor one or more students to participate in one of
our student programs.
Programs Per Student Giving Units
HSCC $3000 20
IT Showcase $2500 3
Mobile IT Showcase $3000 2
YTC $2000 10
Corporate Exposure
• Provide internships to HSCC Accelerator Participants
Thought Leadership
• Help us build a robust program that “empowers our
students to excel and innovate in a high tech world” by
providing feedback on the vision and sharing other best
practices.

14. Ways to Give
Please use the following options to make your
contribution.
Make your checks out to
“BDPA INDIANAPOLIS CHAPTER INC”
Please send your checks to the following address:
P.O. Box 2062 Indianapolis, IN 46206
OR
Go to www.bdpa-indy.org and select “Give Now”.

15. Q & A