The document outlines the many benefits of membership in the Black Data Processing Associates (BDPA), including career development resources, networking opportunities, professional training and certification programs, leadership development, student programs, and discounts. Key benefits mentioned are access to career centers and job postings, networking events, workshops and seminars, opportunities to mentor students and develop leadership skills, recognition for professional activities, access to professional forums and publications, and discounts on conferences and training.

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BDPA Membership Benefits<br />Support Our Members Advancement from the Classrooms to the Boardrooms<br />BDPA Member Benefits<br />Detailing the “Value” of your Membership Fee<br />Program Meetings+ Career Center+ Networking+ IT Professional Development+ Student Programs= $100.00 or $25.00 (student) annually<br />Career Center<br />Free resume job posting/access in BDPA Job & Resume Career Database <br />Professional Career Coaches, initial session free or discounted sessions <br />Access to BDPA Career Fair and Technology Expo <br />Entrepreneur Advisory Group<br />Networking<br />The BDPA Journal <br />Diversity/Careers in Engineering & Information Technology magazine <br />HP Computer Discounts/Friends and Family Program <br />BDPA Community Blog <br />Members Only Blog <br />Member Search <br />Communication Forums<br />IT Professional Development<br />BDPA IT Institute, featuring professional IT certifications and discounted courses <br />National BDPA Technology Conference, featuring professional workshops & seminars <br />Information Technology Senior Management Forum (ITSMF) <br />Executive Protégé Program <br />Leadership & Career Development Webinars <br />National BDPA Career Center and Talent Management System<br />Job Seekers Forum<br />Student Programs<br />Student Information Technology Education & Scholarship (SITES) training programs <br />Youth Technology Camp (YTC) <br />National High School Computer Competition (HSCC) <br />Awards & Scholarships <br />National High School & College IT Showcase <br />HSCC Alumni Program <br />College Student Internship Program (SIP) <br />Membership value listing:<br />Access to Workshops and Seminars: The BDPA Cincinnati Chapter provides workshops & seminars. Visit the web site www.bdpa-cincy.org for more details. This is great advantage to get exposure to the latest technology!<br />Professional/Business Contacts: BDPA meetings and special events provide invaluable opportunities for networking with a variety of industry and non-industry professionals. Great opportunity to meet people, expand both your personal and professional networks, find qualified candidates for employment, or open avenues to advance your own career or opportunities.<br />Give Back with Pre-College Programs: Through our student mentoring programs you can make a difference in the lives of Cincinnati’s youth. Often times, a young person simply needs a professional who cares enough to spend an hour or two with them once a week to change the world. BDPA offers you that opportunity to be that professional. Early preparation of the next IT generation of IT professionals is a primary emphasis for BDPA. Our Pre-College educational programs such as the National BDPA High School Computer Competition (HSCC), our National Youth Conference and a myriad of locally supported programs are making tremendous differences in the community.<br />Professional/Personal Development Leadership Training: BDPA is a pro-active organization and as a member you are given opportunities to play an active role in planning, developing and implementing local and national projects designed to meet BDPA’s goals and objectives. BDPA members can run for national and local offices, chair committees/tasks forces and participate in committee/business area activities. The skills gained through taking on responsibilities in BDPA prove to be a valuable asset to one’s professional and personal life.<br />Professional Recognition: As a by-product of their professional and community related activities, BDPA members receive recognition from their peers and the communities in which we serve. All members are encouraged and given the opportunity to lead workshops in their area of expertise and share their experience and knowledge with students, peers and community.<br />Professional Forums: As a member you have access to BDPA’s professional forums. They include Seminars & Workshops, Program Meetings, and Special Interest Groups.<br />Notices and Announcements for IT events: Through a variety of electronic mediums, including LinkedIn, Facebook, Groupsite, and Twitter, members are notified of technical events within the Greater Cincinnati area.<br />Resource pool for technical advice: Post your technical questions/issues to one or more of the electronic groups to get advice, recommendations, and support.<br />Newsletters: The official publication of National BDPA “The Journal” contains articles and announcements highlighting current industry issues, technological breakthroughs, career and personal development strategies and national activities.<br />Member Discounts: BDPA members receive discounts on local professional training programs, publications, national conference (including hotel and airline reservations), car rentals and local chapter seminars and activities.<br />Annual National Conference: This annual event is the culmination of BDPA’s activities. Workshops and Seminars on current industry technologies, plus professional and personal development seminars are part of the standard fare. In addition to the workshops and seminars there is an Awards Banquet, Golf outing, Prayer breakfast, Career Fair, Technology Expo, Youth Conference, Senior Management forum, networking activities and the National High School Computer Competition. The earlier you register for the National BDPA Conference the greater your savings.<br />Access to Publications: At Member only prices, your membership entitles you to significant discounts on subscription to Black Enterprise Magazine. Use the National code MBDP and your local chapter identifier to get this discount. Your membership also provides you with a complimentary subscription to Diversity/Careers in Engineering and Information Technology magazine.<br />We invite you to become involved in one of the many local chapter organizational activities or take an active leadership role on the chapters’ board. BDPA’s strength is a result of the involvement and commitment level of each of its members. Your membership is an important ingredient to that success. However, your time, talent, and energy are needed even more than your financial support.<br />VPMM-2011<br />