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Black Family Technology Awareness Week (BFTAW) | February 14-20, 2010

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Intelligence Community Senior Advisor, to Keynote Annual BDPA Fall Scholarship & Awards Banquet at DC Navy Yard in November

Ms. Cynthia Miller, Senior Advisor for the Intelligence Community (IC) Equal Employment Opportunity & Diversity (EEOD), Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) is confirmed to address HSCC and ITSC students, parents, members, and sponsors during BDPA's annual Scholarship and Awards banquet Thursday evening, November 12th, 2009. 
bdpatoday (BT) WASHINGTON - The Washington, D.C. Chapter of BDPA (BDPA-DC)  will host its annual Scholarship and Awards Banquet on Thursday, November 12th, 2009 from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm at the Washington, D.C. Navy Yard's MWR Conference & Catering Center, "Black Tie Optional." 
 
Washington area  BDPA chapters  are very proud to announce Cynthia Miller, Senior Advisor for the Intelligence Community, (IC) Equal Employment Opportunity & Diversity (EEOD) Office of the Director of National Intelligence ODNI is confirmed as this year's Keynote Speaker. Ms Miller will address exciting science technology engineering, and math (STEM) challenges and opportunities for HSCC and ITSC students, parents, BDPA members, small businesses, and sponsor teams.  
 
Each year, local BDPA chapters award NBDPA conference travel stipends to student participants, scholarships to graduating High School Computer Competition (HSCC) seniors, and present awards to regional HSCC and IT Showcase (ITSC) finalists in the fall from the National Capital Region (NCR).
 
For this November, corporate and Agency sponsorship packages along with annual  banquet ticket information is now available online. Regional chapters will have a very exciting gathering of distinguished speakers and guests during this year's reception and main event. Place sponsorship packages, corporate or individual banquet ticket orders as soon as possible.  Final reservations, sponsorships, and program guide advertisements are requested on or before October 31, 2009.  Select here to RSVP and place  banquet ticket orders.  - bt
 

Federal IT JOB$ | Uncle Sam to hire 270,000 workers within three years

Study Finds Feds Need Major Hiring Binge to Fill Ranks

Numbers from Labor Department (DOL) for week of Labor Day
 Health, IT, engineering, and transportation are most sought after in Public Sector [Federal]
 
BDPA and LISTA nurture trusted relationships within the Department of Labor and Federal agencies providing economic development opportunities to its members.
The federal government needs to hire more than 270,000 workers for "mission-critical" jobs over the next three years, a surge prompted in part by the large number of baby-boomer federal workers reaching retirement age, according to the results of a government-wide survey being released this coming Thursday. 

NBDPA (formerly Black Data Processing Associates) and LISTA (Latinos in Information Sciences and Technology Association) continue to execute their respective missions by providing information and direct access to new opportunities for  small businesses, technical support, and career development services to their members. Shown in the photo above (L-R) is Perry Carter, President, BDPA Washington; The Honorable Hilda L. Solis, U.S. Secretary of Labor; and Jose A. Márquez Leon, President and CEO of LISTA during LISTA's National Legislative Technology reception this past June. See story (cover and page 9) in your Summer 2009 edition. 

 

Discover more about this trend online in bdpatoday.

 

CBCF | 39th Annual Legislative Conference

 
2009 Annual Legislative Caucus 
 
September 23-26, 2009
Convention Center
Washington, D.C.
The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) each year produces the Annual Legislative Conference, a four-day event held in September at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C.

Thousands of elected officials, business and industry leaders, celebrities, media, emerging leaders and everyday Americans descended upon the Annual Legislative Conference (ALC) and its dozens of policy forums, general sessions, massive exhibit showcase, job fair, book signings and vast networking opportunities.

The Congressional Black Caucus - comprised of the African-American members of the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate - headline ALC every year.

The conference brings together diverse organizations and individuals to collectively discuss common issues and concerns. Its program includes more than 70 workshops, seminars and information forums on relevant topics that capture and portray the concerns of African Americans. Participants discuss the challenges facing underserved populations, including health care, economic success and failures, global and domestic security as well as highlight successes and provide critical information that will help to build strong communities, organizations and individual families. The conference also features the successful Emerging Leaders Empowerment Series, which is gaining widespread attention as it speaks to our future successors. In addition, the exhibit hall offers demonstrations and social events to complement the substantive content of the conference.

The Annual Legislative Conference is one of the most important gatherings of African American leaders. They really need and want all constituents to seize this opportunity to speak freely and often about their concerns, to network and build relationships, and to gather as much information as possible to take home and share within their communities.

NBDPA and  Regional BDPA Chapters look forward to seeing you September 23-26 at ALC '09 in Washington. For BDPA Members who wish to volunteer and staff BDPA's booth, call 1.800.727.BDPA (2372) for additional information.

Not a BDPA Member, yet? Join or renew, today.  

Minority Enterprise Development Week (MED Week 2009)

Minority Enterprise Development Week 2009 

 

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MED Week 2009 Conference Information
Minority Business Development Agency to host annual event. 
 
Washington (MBDA) -- For the last 27 years, MBDA has brought us the nation's foremost business leaders to offer advice, counsel and insight to help minority businesses stay competitive in the marketplace.
 
Now in 2009, MBDA's mission has taken on a new sense of urgency as all businesses battle through these tough economic times. The new administration is investing billions of dollars into states and municipalities for numerous infrastructure and other projects. This year's MED Week will offer access to the policy makers, program managers, financial lenders and procurement officers who are integrally involved in the process and can help guide you to the best opportunities and partnerships.
 
MED Week has proven to be simply the most cost effective way to help businesses thrive by providing insightful, relevant business strategies and tactics while at the same time helping to forge partnerships needed to be successful.
 
The 2009 event, Energizing the American Economy with Minority Business Enterprises, is scheduled for August 26th - 28th at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington, DC. From the Opening Session to the final workshop, senior policy makers, academicians, successful entrepreneurs and corporate leaders will guide attendees in the best ways to navigate the tricky and quickly moving opportunities found within the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. In addition to prominent keynote speakers, this "must attend" event will pack into two (2) full days the State of Commerce Address by Secretary Gary Locke, a Business EXPO, the Annual MED Week Awards Gala, and power networking opportunities in our Nation's Capital.
 
MED Week also offers BDPA Members an opportunity to connect with some of the most exciting and innovative minds in minority business; and a chance to recognize and honor accomplished minority business owners and advocates throughout the country.
 

National BDPA Technology Conference | August 5th - 8th | Raleigh Convention Center

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NEW to this year's National BDPA Technology Conference! | VGRE

VGRE | National BDPA Technology Conference

 

Hundreds of IT Professionals, industry executives, college, and high school students will join NBDPA and BDPA Chapters from August 5th through August 8th at Raleigh, North Carolina's new Convention Center for the 31st annual National BDPA Technology Conference.

 

Pre-registration online is preferred.  Do I.T. today!

 

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BDPA NE Regional HSCC & ITSC | June 20th, 2009 | Bowie State University

 

Click here to register online by Friday, June 12, 2009.

bdpatoday | Spring 2009

bdpatoday | Spring 2009 Commemorative Edition

Written by bdpatoday / on 04/20/2009 / 0 Comments

Categories: Digital Television, Social Technology, TeraGrid, HPC | High-Performance Computing, Internet, Web 2.0, BDPA Sponsor, Inauguration (2009), Baltimore, Northern Virginia, Hampton Roads, Richmond, District of Columbia, Southern Maryland

The Spring 2009 issue of bdpatoday is available for local BDPA chapters, members, and stakeholders.

BDPA Members in certain media markets also receive monthly and daily online news directly from bdpatoday.

This special issue for Spring 2009 may vary from chapter to chapter as local content is provided or received from industry. Your Spring 2009 print edition features:

 

  • National BDPA Technology Conference Preview | August 5-9, 2009
  • IT milestones during the Obama Administration's First 100-Days
  • An introduction to Green IT trends and careers
  • BDPA and HBCU/MIs collaborate to provide greater STEM opportunities
  • Government 2.0 - New ..

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National OSDBU Procurement Conference | Dulles Expo Center | April 22nd, 2009

National Federal Procurement Conference | April 22

Written by bdpatoday / on 04/20/2009 / 0 Comments

Categories: BDPA Sponsor, Baltimore, Northern Virginia, Hampton Roads, Richmond, District of Columbia, Southern Maryland

Washington--The OSDBU Council is an informal organization of Federal small business program officials that comes together monthly to exchange and discuss information on acquisition methods, issues and strategies; small business program initiatives and processes; and small business related outreach events that permit their respective agencies to increase their utilization of small businesses as prime and subcontractors to meet their annual requirements for services and goods.

The OSDBU Council is led by the Directors of the Federal OSDBUs who individually work closely with the U. S. Small Business Administration in the implementation of the Federal small business contracting programs.

Each year ..

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APBi @ Bowie State University | Monday April 6, 2009 1:00 pm

Interns Wanted | Advance Planning Briefing to Interns (APBi)

Written by bdpatoday / on 04/02/2009 / 0 Comments

Categories: CBC | Congressional Black Caucus, Digital Television, Social Technology, TeraGrid, HPC | High-Performance Computing, CDDI | Digital Divide Initiative, ITS | Intelligent Transportation Systems, Internet, Web 2.0, NASA, BDPA Sponsor, Baltimore, Northern Virginia, Hampton Roads, Richmond, District of Columbia, Southern Maryland

***  ADVANCED PLANNING BRIEFING to INTERNS | ABPi ***
 
Bowie State University
NAVAIR & HPCMP Opportunities | Applications due April 15, 2009
This month, Bowie State University (BSU) will host a special workshop for instructors and students interested in a variety of internship programs for fiscal years 2009 and 2010. Instructors, parents, and students are asked to review JEOM requirements online prior to attending this workshop.  Other summer and fall intern opportunities also will be presented.

APBi For Interns 
This special pre-application workshop has been arranged by the University for Monday, April 6, 2009, from 1:00pm to 2:30pm at ..

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2009 JEOM Internships

JEOM Internship Applications Due | 15 APR 09

Written by bdpatoday / on 03/18/2009 / 0 Comments

Categories: TeraGrid, HPC | High-Performance Computing, Internet, Web 2.0, BDPA Sponsor, Digirati, District of Columbia, Southern Maryland

JEOM
To increase the opportunities for students, from underrepresented groups, who are pursuing studies in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines, the Department of Defense (DoD) High Performance Computing Modernization Program created the Joint Educational Opportunities for Minorities (JEOM) Program. JEOM focuses on students who have an interest in or would like to explore computational science and high performance computing challenges important to the DoD. A corollary goal is to ensure a competitive and diverse workforce within the DoD by offering training, mentorship, and career development for undergraduate students in the STEM disciplines. To help students and the DoD, ..

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BDPA Members Receive Modern-Day Leadership Awards at BEYA STEM Conference

BDPA Members Win Modern-Day Technology Leadership Awards

Written by bdpatoday / on 02/23/2009 / 0 Comments

Categories: Internet, BDPA Sponsor, Digirati, Baltimore, District of Columbia

Monique Berry, President BDPA Philadelphia, joins hundreds of industry dignitaries during BEYA's Annual Stars and Stripes Recognition Awards.

In this photo (l-r), Ms. Berry is joined by General William "Kip" Ward, United States Army, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) and Brigadier General (Ret.) Velma "Von" Richardson, United States Army, of Lockheed Martin.

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Photo credit: BDPA Baltimore

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NBDPA Charters a New BDPA Chapter

BDPA Hampton Roads | Region Welcomes a New Chapter

Written by bdpatoday / on 02/11/2009 / 0 Comments

Categories: BDPA Sponsor, Hampton Roads, Richmond, District of Columbia

San Francisco, CA -- BDPA's National Board of Directors (NBOD) unanimously approved the charter for our BDPA Hampton Roads Chapter, Saturday February  7, 2009. Stakeholder communities in Virginia's Tidewater region include Chesapeake, Hampton, Newport News, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Virginia Beach, and Yorktown. Colleges, universities, and HBCU/MIs within the chapter's region include Elizabeth City State University, Hampton University, Norfolk State University, Old Dominion University, and Tidewater Community College.  

Joseph McMahon, pictured above, accepted BDPA's oath on behalf of his new chapter as BDPA Hampton Roads' first Chapter President. McMahon is a retired U.S. Navy pilot employed by regional ..

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Call For Presenters | BDPA-DC Featured Blog

2009 Conference Call For Presenters

Written by bdpatoday / on 01/24/2009 / 0 Comments

Categories: Social Technology, TeraGrid, HPC | High-Performance Computing, CDDI | Digital Divide Initiative, ITS | Intelligent Transportation Systems, Internet, Web 2.0, BDPA Sponsor, Digirati

You are invited to submit a workshop abstract for the 2009 National BDPA Technology Conference. BDPA is seeking inspiring and dynamic presenters to share their knowledge and expertise in technology through interactive sessions.  Presentations will be scheduled on August 5 - 7, 2009. 

 

BDPA is accepting abstracts (one page or less) in three distinct forums:

1.       Student Forum

2.       College Forum

3.       Professional Forum

You may submit abstracts in one or multiple forums.  The abstract submission deadline is February 27, 2009 .  

Information on the abstract submission process is linked here.  Please direct any questions  ..

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