Week #5 - held on November 18, 2014. Agenda focused on 'meetings' with emphasis on the monthly board meeting and the monthly program meeting.
Everything You Always Wanted to Know About BDPA, But Were Afraid to Ask!
One hour each week devoted to sharing information with current and future BDPA leaders on what it takes to run a successful BDPA chapter. We will discuss every aspect of the BDPA experience ... both tactical and strategic.
There will be a lesson plan for each session ... however, we will be flexible enough to provide you with answers to questions that are on your mind. Our goal is to eventually ensure that each and every chapter is functioning and successful.
Attendees should include anyone who is currently in a leadership role ... and anyone who is currently thinking about entering a leadership role in a BDPA chapter, region or national office.
BDPA Cincy InfoExchange (Volume: 25 / Issue: 1) published by Communications Department director Carmen Byes. This 6-page newsletter provides updates on programs, scholarships and services offered by the 2nd-largest BDPA chapter in the nation.
Employment rose by 120,000 in March, and the unemployment
rate was little changed at 8.2 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
reported today. Employment rose in manufacturing, food services and drinking
places, and health care, but was down in retail trade.
The document summarizes the activities and accomplishments of the BDPA New York chapter for the year 2011. It discusses that BDPA is a non-profit organization for IT professionals and that the New York chapter held over 30 events including meetings, career fairs, and community events with over 1000 attendees. Key accomplishments included being named the National Chapter of the Year and developing new partnerships. The chapter also raised funds through events and grants to support scholarships.
Everything You Always Wanted to Know About BDPA, But Were Afraid to Ask!
One hour each week devoted to sharing information with current and future BDPA leaders on what it takes to run a successful BDPA chapter. We will discuss every aspect of the BDPA experience ... both tactical and strategic.
There will be a lesson plan for each session ... however, we will be flexible enough to provide you with answers to questions that are on your mind. Our goal is to eventually ensure that each and every chapter is functioning and successful.
Attendees should include anyone who is currently in a leadership role ... and anyone who is currently thinking about entering a leadership role in a BDPA chapter, region or national office.
Week #4 - held on November 11, 2014. Agenda focused on 'membership management'. We will focus on (a) Appointing a VP-Membership Management; (b) Setting Your Goals for 2015; (c) Membership Recruitment & Retention; and (d) Membership Types.
We are pleased to announce opening of the application period for the 2012 Eli Lilly and Company Scholarship for BDPA Students. The purpose of the Lilly/BDPA Scholarship is to recognize outstanding students of color, with an interest in Information Technology, who make significant contributions to society. Applicants must excel academically, show exceptional leadership potential, and make an impact on their communities through service to others. This year we will offer one scholarship at the National level and one scholarship at the Local level (BDPA Indianapolis Chapter). The eligibility requirements are outlined in the attached document. The deadline for application is July 1, 2012.
Russell Brunson and his company DotComSecrets are a close partner that had nearly $10 million in revenues last year. Russell regularly speaks at large marketing events. Online usage statistics show growth in activities like taking pictures and sending texts from mobile devices. The keys to success online are getting targeted traffic from multiple sources, converting visitors into customers with an engaging website, and achieving repeat sales through additional purchases and referrals. Websites can be enhanced with features like blogs to improve search engine optimization. Creating content and syndicating it on various sites can also help with offsite optimization and backlinks. The proposal includes email marketing consultation, search engine optimization work, creation of a lead generation page and Facebook page, and a guarantee
Week #5 - held on November 18, 2014. Agenda focused on 'meetings' with emphasis on the monthly board meeting and the monthly program meeting.
Everything You Always Wanted to Know About BDPA, But Were Afraid to Ask!
One hour each week devoted to sharing information with current and future BDPA leaders on what it takes to run a successful BDPA chapter. We will discuss every aspect of the BDPA experience ... both tactical and strategic.
There will be a lesson plan for each session ... however, we will be flexible enough to provide you with answers to questions that are on your mind. Our goal is to eventually ensure that each and every chapter is functioning and successful.
Attendees should include anyone who is currently in a leadership role ... and anyone who is currently thinking about entering a leadership role in a BDPA chapter, region or national office.
BDPA Cincy InfoExchange (Volume: 25 / Issue: 1) published by Communications Department director Carmen Byes. This 6-page newsletter provides updates on programs, scholarships and services offered by the 2nd-largest BDPA chapter in the nation.
Employment rose by 120,000 in March, and the unemployment
rate was little changed at 8.2 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
reported today. Employment rose in manufacturing, food services and drinking
places, and health care, but was down in retail trade.
The document summarizes the activities and accomplishments of the BDPA New York chapter for the year 2011. It discusses that BDPA is a non-profit organization for IT professionals and that the New York chapter held over 30 events including meetings, career fairs, and community events with over 1000 attendees. Key accomplishments included being named the National Chapter of the Year and developing new partnerships. The chapter also raised funds through events and grants to support scholarships.
Everything You Always Wanted to Know About BDPA, But Were Afraid to Ask!
One hour each week devoted to sharing information with current and future BDPA leaders on what it takes to run a successful BDPA chapter. We will discuss every aspect of the BDPA experience ... both tactical and strategic.
There will be a lesson plan for each session ... however, we will be flexible enough to provide you with answers to questions that are on your mind. Our goal is to eventually ensure that each and every chapter is functioning and successful.
Attendees should include anyone who is currently in a leadership role ... and anyone who is currently thinking about entering a leadership role in a BDPA chapter, region or national office.
Week #4 - held on November 11, 2014. Agenda focused on 'membership management'. We will focus on (a) Appointing a VP-Membership Management; (b) Setting Your Goals for 2015; (c) Membership Recruitment & Retention; and (d) Membership Types.
We are pleased to announce opening of the application period for the 2012 Eli Lilly and Company Scholarship for BDPA Students. The purpose of the Lilly/BDPA Scholarship is to recognize outstanding students of color, with an interest in Information Technology, who make significant contributions to society. Applicants must excel academically, show exceptional leadership potential, and make an impact on their communities through service to others. This year we will offer one scholarship at the National level and one scholarship at the Local level (BDPA Indianapolis Chapter). The eligibility requirements are outlined in the attached document. The deadline for application is July 1, 2012.
Russell Brunson and his company DotComSecrets are a close partner that had nearly $10 million in revenues last year. Russell regularly speaks at large marketing events. Online usage statistics show growth in activities like taking pictures and sending texts from mobile devices. The keys to success online are getting targeted traffic from multiple sources, converting visitors into customers with an engaging website, and achieving repeat sales through additional purchases and referrals. Websites can be enhanced with features like blogs to improve search engine optimization. Creating content and syndicating it on various sites can also help with offsite optimization and backlinks. The proposal includes email marketing consultation, search engine optimization work, creation of a lead generation page and Facebook page, and a guarantee
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This is the slideshow that he used as part of that webinar presentation.
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- IBM Lotus Connections 2.5 is a social software platform that allows users to work smarter, gain more insights, and gain a competitive advantage through collaboration and knowledge sharing.
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- Early customer feedback on the beta version has been very positive, praising the new homepage, profiles, communities, files, and wikis features as being the most valuable additions.
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Oracle knows talented individuals drive success, and they are willing to encourage positive workforce development through organizations such as BDPA. As such, Oracle made decision to offer the 10th Annual Oracle Scholarship for BDPA Students again this year. The scholarship application period goes through July 15 2018.
These scholarships are available to high school students (grade 12), community college students and undergraduate college students. The student must be studying in STEM-related curriculum. The student must be a BDPA member in good standing on or before the July 15th deadline. BDPA student membership is $25 annually.
Past Oracle scholars were helped by this funding as well as the BDPA programs and services made available to them at the local chapter level. Do you know a high school or college student (or their parents!) who could benefit from this information? If so, please share this message with them right away. Don't procrastinate ... the application is ready and available for immediate download.
Earl Pace and David Wimberly founded BDPA in November 1975 as a local association. Within three years, the founders grew BDPA into a national organization with chapters in Philadelphia, Washington DC and Cleveland. Today, there are 46 chapters throughout the United States. One part of the BDPA legacy is our program for college students and college campuses. This is a program that enriches the opportunities for our students in a variety of post-secondary education institutions with a focus on low-and moderate-income communities.
31% of BDPA’s membership consists of college students. BDPA understands that its educational life cycle moves from the classroom to the boardroom. A major element of the educational life cycle resides with college students. Annual membership dues for college students are only $25 … a significant savings from the annual membership dues that adult professionals invest in BDPA membership.
BDPA established the college student program to teach advanced computer science and community responsibility to students from historically disadvantaged communities. These are major components of our college student program that impact on the educational future of K-12 students:
1. College Scholarships
2. IT Showcase
3. Internships and Entry-Level Jobs in IT Industry
4. Mobile Application Showcase
Most of our 46 local BDPA chapters run programs that provide science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) curriculum and experiences for young people of color in community colleges, 4-year colleges and vocational schools. These training programs include a monthly program meeting hosted by each local chapter that provides remarkable information from industry professionals as well as unique networking opportunities that are not replicated anywhere else in the community.
BDPA seeks to have more students in college studying STEM-related disciplines. BDPA created the BDPA Education and Technology Foundation (BETF) in 1992 for the purpose of giving college scholarships to deserving high school students. Over 250 college scholarships valued at over $550,000 have been handed out by BDPA and BETF. In addition, BDPA created two programs that feature college students - IT Showcase (2003) and Mobile Application Showcase (2014). BDPA began the process to bridge the ‘digital divide’ before the term was widely known. BDPA recognizes that to close the gap of computer and technology literacy, minority youth must participate and compete in today’s digital economy. Otherwise, our youth run the risk of being obsolete in America’s workforce.
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I. Purpose
The Johnson & Johnson Scholarship is intended to provide financial assistance of a matriculated student, rising sophomore or higher enrolled at a 4 year accredited college/university full time. The objective of this scholarship is to support students who are committed to their academic studies and demonstrate evidence of being a good citizen as stated in the Johnson & Johnson Credo.
II. Criteria/Eligibility
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BDPA Triangle chapter held its SITES Technology Academy kicked off in March 2016. Students attended class for 12 weeks from 9am - 1pm. IT professionals volunteered, and lead the comprehensive program to provide 20 students with the Internet technology skills to solve essential business problems in a global economy.
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BDPA Education and Technology Foundation (BETF) is proud to support Information Technology Senior Management Forum (ITSMF) Educational Scholarship Foundation. They seek to provide 5 scholarships to college-level students who are engaged in STEM-related disciplines. These scholarships will be awarded to students who have completed a minimum of 30 credit hours. Students are recognized for their academics, aptitude to lead and serve and their commitment to further their education.
Five (5) $1,000 scholarships will be awarded in honor of five (5) ITSMF Fellows and one $5,000 scholarships in honor of ITSMF's Chair Emeritus, Carl Williams.
Learn more about the eligibility, essay, letters of recommendation, selection, awards and application details. You must apply by November 15th ... including all of your supporting documents.
For more info you should call (404.514-4845) or email (info@itsmfonline.org)
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6. 6 SNT-What We Need From You Generate Fresh Content Create Chapter Landing Pages Increase Followers, Friends and Connections Engage in Conversation Promote BDPA Career Center Connect with Corporate Sponsors
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