The Black Data Processing Associates (BDPA) Cincinnati chapter seeks to re-establish its relationship with Fifth Third Bank. BDPA is a nonprofit organization that aims to advance African Americans' careers in information technology from education to leadership roles in companies. It outlines BDPA's vision, mission, history of working with Fifth Third Bank, and various programs and opportunities for youth education and professional development where Fifth Third Bank could sponsor or partner.
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BDPA Future & Fifth Third Bank (Jan 2014)
1. BDPA & Fifth Third Bank
Information Technology Thought Leaders
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January 15, 2014
2. BDPA Cincinnati
(5th Largest BDPA Chapter)
BDPA seeks to advance the careers of African
Americans in the IT industry from the
classroom to the boardroom.
We hope to re-establish our relationship with Fifth Third Bank!!
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3. About BDPA
Black Data Processing Associates (BDPA) is a nonprofit organization of professionals working in or having
an interest in the Information Technological fields. BDPA
is a diverse representation of information technology
professionals.
Membership consist of programmers, analysts,
engineers, managers, chief executive officers, vice
presidents, instructors and entrepreneurs.
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4. Vision and
Mission
Our Vision
Is to be a powerful advocate for our stakeholders' interests within
the Information Technology industry.
Our Mission
BDPA Cincinnati Chapter is a member-focused organization that
exists to provide professional development programs and
services and community outreach to position its members at the
forefront of the Information Technology industry.
Stakeholders = members, sponsors, IT entrepreneurs,
Black community, educational institutions
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5. BDPA Cincinnati Chapter History
Local Chapter Chartered in December 1989
Founders: Gina Billings, Charles Cooper, Everett Gregory, Neal
Johnson and Brenda Johnson
Chapter Honors
‘BDPA Chapter of the Year’ (2001-2002, 2004, 2006)
National BDPA Presidents: Wayne Hicks, Gina Billings
Past Connections to Fifth Third Bank
Dwayne Allen– BDPA corporate advisory council member
Hosted chapter program meeting for many years (Middletown)
Past corporate sponsor in 2006 and 2007
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6. BDPA Education Life Cycle Program
Corporate Advisory Council
IT Senior Management Forum
Professional Development
Summer Internship
Program (College)
Youth Technology
Seminar Series
Computer Camp & HS
Computer Competition
TECHie Club
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8. BDPA Membership Benefits
(Students: $25/year or Professionals: $100/year)
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Program Meetings
3rd Wednesdays; hosted by Brown Mackie College
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Career Center - recruit diverse IT talent –
www.ITDiversityCareers.com
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Networking – uniting Black IT professionals in Cincinnati USA
IT Professional Development
Student Programs
High School Computer Camp (24 students) @ CinState
High School Computer Competition (5 students) and IT Showcase
(4 students) -- National @ Indianapolis on Aug 6-9, 2014
TECHie Club (20 elementary school students) w/ Taft STEM
Elementary School
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9. Sponsor Benefits
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Provide workforce pipeline (‘diverse IT talent’)
Corporate memberships afford Fifth Third Bank employees the
opportunity to stay current on technology trends.
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Community Outreach (‘good corporate citizen’)
Greater connection for Fifth Third Bank to the Black community
Favorable marketing and publicity opportunities to promote STEM
education & commercialization in Cincinnati
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Market Share
Encourage BDPA members and sponsors to open banking
accounts with Fifth Third Bank
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10. Opportunities
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Sponsor ‘Black Family Technology Awareness Week’ - 1-day
event; donate laptops for families; workshops; tech expo
Support BDPA’s Student Programs
TECHie Club – 1 hour per week volunteer to work with 3rd-5th
grade students on programming, web development, etc
Provide summer internships for our STEM-trained high school or
college students
Sponsor HSCC & IT Showcase Students (9)
Brandon Berry Memorial Scholarship
Participation at 2014 national HSCC championship (Indianapolis)
Sponsor Midwest Regional HSCC & IT Showcase
June 2014, Cincinnati State
Sponsor monthly program meeting – speakers, refreshments,
financial literacy handouts
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11. BDPA Cincinnati Sponsors
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Cincinnati Bell
Cincinnati State Technical College
CincyTech USA
ConnXus
Hewlett-Packard
Luxottica Group
Northern Kentucky University
Procter & Gamble
We hope to add Fifth Third Bank to this list!
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12. BDPA Cincinnati Officers
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President: Dalric Webb (General Electric)
VP-Finance: Steve Gutter (The Kroger Company)
VP-Fundraising: Ellery Lewis (Procter & Gamble)
VP-Membership Management: Wayne Hicks (Hicks Enterprises)
VP-Member Services: Karen Lipscomb (Yoh)
VP-Strategy & Planning: Prince Ellis (Brown Mackie College)
Chair, Corporate Advisory Council: Derian Green (HP)
Immediate Past President: Clarence Larcarte (Procter & Gamble)
We hope to add Fifth Third Bank to this list!
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13. Questions
Wayne Hicks / Prince Ellis
Phone: (513) 591-6991
Twitter: @BDPACincinnati
Blog: http://betf.blogspot.com
Website: http://www.bdpa-cincy.org
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