Repost from BDPA Groupsite.com - Author Pablo More
Good afternoon, this Thursday July 1st is the first of a series of Lunch & Learn Live Meeting Webinars leading up to the 2010 National BDPA Technology Conference.
This first session will focus on:
"How to Prepare and Make Best Effective Use of the 2010 National BDPA Technology Conference".
The presenter is Curtis Jenkins,
National VP of Strategy & Planning and Renowned Speaker.
Thursday July 1st 4:00 PM Eastern to 5:00 PM Eastern.
Make no mistake, to be successful requires work, part of that work, requires preparation.
This webinar will provide guidance on the preparation a person needs to take, best practices for the career fair and effective networking tips. This session is open to all.
Please make sure that you verify that you have Live Meeting client installed prior to the session.
You can verify this by clicking on the link below that is labeled "First Time Users" check your system
Live Meeting Webinar Details
Thursday July 1st 4:00PM Eastern to 5:00 PM Eastern
Live Meeting Webinar
Conf Number 877-356-8050
PC 262-1355
FIRST-TIME USERS
To save time before the meeting, check your system to make sure it is ready to use Office Live Meeting.
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=90703
Join the Meeting
https://www.livemeeting.com/cc/suntrust/join?id=B9M7DP&role=attend&pw=BGFb%5E8CcB
TROUBLESHOOTING
Unable to join the meeting? Follow these steps:
1. Copy this address and paste into your web browser:
https://www.livemeeting.com/cc/suntrust/join
2. Copy and paste the required information:
Meeting ID: B9M7DP
Entry Code: BGFb^8CcB
Any questions or issues please call Pablo More @ 407-286-9681.
Regards,
Pablo
Join Us in Philly!
2010 National BDPA Career Fair & Tech Expo
https://map.bdpa.org/events/EV04EventDetail.aspx?eventID=1402
Professional Development Workshops and Seminars
Panel Discussions
http://blacksgonegeek.org/Documents/Fact_Sheetv2_1.pdf
Career Planning Workshop
https://map.bdpa.org/events/EV04EventDetail.aspx?eventID=1413
Private Career Coaching Sessions
https://map.bdpa.org/events/EV04EventDetail.aspx?eventID=1407
This message has been brought to you by BDPA, where IT Job Seekers and IT Recruiters meet, each and every day.
http://www.bdpa.org/career-center.php
Please accept our invitation to join us in the City of Brotherly Love by registering for the 32nd Annual National BDPA Conference, (http://www.bdpa.org/conf-2010.php) July 28 – 31, 2010 at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown, Philadelphia, PA.
Hotel Rooms Are Now Going Fast: Please Book Now !!!
Reserve your room today by contacting the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown at 1-800-266-9432 and ask for the BDPA (Black Data Processing Associates) rate or register online.
https://resweb.passkey.com/Resweb.do?mode=welcome_ei_new&eventID=1565915
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Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Sunday, June 27, 2010
Where are all the IT job seekers?
To: IT Job Seekers
The job market has turned and opportunities abound, but are you still looking for a job? Don't give up. Help is one the way!
Key Takeaway: IT Recruiters are searching for top IT talent and can't find you.
We can see the demand for IT Job Seekers really picking up. We have new companies signing up to join us at the 2010 National BDPA Career Fair & Tech Expo and new companies have subscribed to our online BDPA Career Center too.
3 Tips to Help BDPA Job Seekers in Today's Information Technology Industry
1) Post your resume now!
BDPA Career Center Subscribers (as of 6/27/10)
Allstate Insurance
BCBS of IL, NM, OK & TX
CIGNA
Compuware
Deloitte
Excelsior College
Freddie Mac
HP
IBM
Johnson & Johnson
JPMorgan Chase
Marriott International
Mayo Clinic
Merck & Company
NCCI Holdings
Online Computer Library Center
Oracle
Prudential
Quest Diagnostics
SC Johnson
State Farm Insurance
The Travelers Companies
Turner Broadcasting System
US Air Force
Vanguard
Walgreen Company
WellPoint
Wells Fargo Bank
2) Join Us Online!
3) Join Us in Philly!
This message has been brought to you by BDPA, where IT Job Seekers and IT Recruiters meet each and every day.
Please accept our invitation to join us in the City of Brotherly Love by registering for the 32nd Annual National BDPA Conference, (http://www.bdpa.org/conf-2010.php) July 28 – 31, 2010 at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown, Philadelphia, PA.
Hotel Rooms Are Now Going Fast: Please Book Now !!!
Reserve your room today by contacting the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown at 1-800-266-9432 and ask for the BDPA (Black Data Processing Associates) rate or register online.
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Saturday, June 26, 2010
BDPA CHICAGO CHAPTER - 22ND ANNUAL EDUCATION BANQUET (JULY 15, 2010)
BDPA Chicago Chapter
cordially invites you to our
22nd ANNUAL EDUCATION BANQUET
"LOCAL TALENT, GLOBAL IMPACT"
Fountain Blue Banquets and Conference Center
2300 Mannheim Road
Des Plaines, IL 60018
Thursday, July 15, 2010
5:30 pm Cocktail Reception
6:30 pm Dinner
Business Attire
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Onshore Technology Group, Inc
Valarie King-Bailey, founder and CEO
GUEST SPEAKER
Microsoft Corporation
Kevin Gates
EMCEE
BIONCE FOXX - RADIO AND TV PERSONALITY
GET YOUR TICKETS NOW!
Corporate Table - $2,000 Small Business Table - $1,875
Additional Table - $1,000 Individual Ticket - $100
BDPA Chicago 22nd Annual Education Banquet
"Back to Basics with Focus"
BDPA is Looking for College Contacts
The BDPA Corporate Sales Team announced today that IBM will sponsor 10 students to attend the National BDPA Conference. These students have been invited to sit at the IBM table at the Awards Gala.
BDPA Philadelphia Chapter President, Hayward West, announced a 50% discount for conference registration for Devry University students. DeVry
students can now register online for $100. “The reason for the Devry
discount is for their support of local chapters and their strong desire
to enhance their relationship with BDPA across the nation.”
The BDPA Social Networking Team is looking for college contacts to
help us get the word out on scholarships and other FREE National BDPA Conference participation opportunities.
Contact our Social Networking Team - socialnetworking@bdpa.org
help us get the word out on scholarships and other FREE National BDPA Conference participation opportunities.
Contact our Social Networking Team - socialnetworking@bdpa.org
2010 BDPA Scholarships
The purpose of the Eli Lilly and Company/Black Data Processing Associates (Lilly/BDPA) Scholarship is to recognize outstanding minority students, 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.
The Lilly/BDPA Scholarship Program deadline is July 9, 2010.
2009 BDPA Scholarships
The Oracle Education Fund donated $50,000 to NBDPA on behalf of the Oracle Corporation.
Ms. Raven Stevenson, a National BDPA HSCC finalist from NBDPA's Greater Columbia, SC Chapter, received her full $180,000 Navy scholarship to the school of her choice.
Jesse Bemley Wins Award
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Monday, June 21, 2010
2010 National BDPA Technology Conference Fact Sheet
Here’s an opportunity to learn about the newest technologies and best practices in 3 DAYS! This educational conference offers over 50 workshops for IT Professionals, Developers, Entrepreneurs and Information Workers. Attend the sessions that matter most to your job role; learn new skills and stay on the cutting edge; network with your peers and with industry leaders.
The 2010 National Conference to be held in Philadelphia, PA on July 28-31, at the luxurious Philadelphia Marriott Downtown Hotel, provides a total information technology experience for high school and college students, information technology professionals, entrepreneurs, IT senior managers, corporations, academia, government agencies and the research community.
Your participation in this outstanding conference will assist BDPA in speaking to the nation about the economic and social gains that can be achieved through better use of our technology resources.
Get the Facts!!
Click here for the 2010 National BDPA Technology Conference Fact Sheet
http://blacksgonegeek.org/Documents/Fact_Sheetv2_1.pdf
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Saturday, June 19, 2010
Are You a BDPA Blogger?
BDPA Wants You!
The BDPA Social Networking Team would like your help to publicize the upcoming National BDPA conference. We will email the latest news about the conference to you. All you have to do is pick the content you like that fits the theme of your blog and repost.
Can you help?
Your Blog Will be Featured Here
http://blacksgonegeek.org/MyFavoriteBlogs.aspx
Send replies to:
socialnetworking@bdpa.org
Thanks,
Milt Haynes
BDPA Social Networking Team
http://www.bdpa.org/socialnetworks.php
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Thursday, June 17, 2010
National BDPA President Announces New Lifetime Membership Program
BDPA Wants You!
BDPA will recognize lifetime members at an exclusive reception at the 32nd annual BDPA Technology Conference in Philadelphia, PA on July 28-31, 2010. Lifetime members will be inducted as Charter Members of the “Founders Club” by BDPA Co-Founder, Earl Pace, and receive a special memento as a token of our appreciation.
Click this link to read an important message from National BDPA President, Yvette Graham:
http://blacksgonegeek.org/Documents/2010_BDPA_Lifetime_membership_Solicitation.pdf
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Wednesday, June 16, 2010
BDPA offers free benefits to IT Job Seekers
These are exciting times!!!
We can see the demand for IT Job Seekers really picking up. We have new companies signing up to join us at the National BDPA Career Fair and new companies have been added to our Who’s Hiring Now! report too.
It’s not just about what you know, but who you know.
You may know of a technology student looking for an internship, or a soon to graduate or recently graduated student looking for an entry level job.
Or perhaps you know of someone who has been affected by the economic downturn.
Here’s your chance to help someone to reshape their skill set and get back in the workforce.
Pass the word!
How to find an IT job in 3 easy steps:
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Sunday, June 13, 2010
Wheeler Coleman Wins BDPA Epsilon Award for Career Achievement
Wheeler Coleman (Health Care Services Corporation, HCSC) is one of the winners of the 2010 Epsilon Career Achievement Award presented by National BDPA and WorkplaceDiversity.com.
Click here for the full post.
http://betf.blogspot.com/2010/06/wheeler-coleman-career-achievement.html
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Click here for the full post.
http://betf.blogspot.com/2010/06/wheeler-coleman-career-achievement.html
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Wednesday, June 9, 2010
How to find an IT job in 3 easy steps
Unemployment is high and it's not getting much better anytime soon. This means there are tons of IT Job Seekers out looking for jobs. BDPA offers free benefits to IT Job Seekers.
How to find an IT job in 3 easy steps:
1.Load your resume into the BDPA Career Center.
http://www.bdpa.org/career-center.php
2. Join the online communities where recruiters are looking for you:
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/groups?about=&gid=21066
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/BDPA-Career-Center/315327145754
Groupsite.com: http://bdpa.collectivex.com/
Twitter: http://twitter.com/bdpa
3. Attend the BDPA 2010 Technology Career Fair to meet face-to-face with recruiters and hiring managers too:
http://blacksgonegeek.org/BDPA2010TechnologyCareerFair.aspx
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How to find an IT job in 3 easy steps:
1.Load your resume into the BDPA Career Center.
http://www.bdpa.org/career-center.php
2. Join the online communities where recruiters are looking for you:
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/groups?about=&gid=21066
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/BDPA-Career-Center/315327145754
Groupsite.com: http://bdpa.collectivex.com/
Twitter: http://twitter.com/bdpa
3. Attend the BDPA 2010 Technology Career Fair to meet face-to-face with recruiters and hiring managers too:
http://blacksgonegeek.org/BDPA2010TechnologyCareerFair.aspx
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Thursday, June 3, 2010
NATIONAL BDPA ANNOUNCES HONORARY CHAIRS FOR 2010 NATIONAL CONFERENCE
LARGO, MD (June 3, 2010) - - - The National BDPA, Black Data Processing Associates (www.bdpa.org), the Premier Organization for African Americans in IT, announced Marc Di Francisco, President and CEO at Premier Event Management, Michael C. Heim Senior Vice President and CIO at Eli Lilly and Company, and Garth Marcial, Vice President of DePuy and Ortho Clinical Diagnostics, part of the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies as Honorary Chairs for the 2010 National Conference. The Honorary Chair takes a leadership role in promoting the conference and provides resources to assist with the execution of a successful conference.
“BDPA is excited to recognize this year’s honorary chairs for the 2010 National Conference”, said National BDPA President, Yvette Graham. The theme, "Access for All", is both timely and appropriate given President Obama's challenge to all Americans: "We need to invest in the skill and education of our people." The BDPA remains committed to excellence and as it continues serve as a catalyst for professional growth and technical development.
The 2010 National Conference to be held in Philadelphia, PA on July 28-31, at the luxurious Philadelphia Marriott Downtown Hotel, provides a total information technology experience for high school and college students, information technology professionals, entrepreneurs, IT senior managers, corporations, academia, government agencies and the research community. The value-packed slate of offerings given by field experts exemplifies the BDPA commitment to provide state of the art training, professional growth and technical development, entrepreneurial opportunity, technical resource offerings, and access to leading edge technology to its members, corporate supporters, and the community.
“Through the CIO Forum’s regional conferences, we work to bring together the local BDPA chapters and CIO’s from the area to network socially and professionally, said Marc Di Francisco, President and CEO at Premier Event Management, host to over 13 CIO Forums held across the country each year. “We strive to enhance membership for the BDPA by promoting it and we also allow BDPA members to attend our Forums complimentary.”
"Lilly's corporate vision is to improve health outcomes for individual patients. As patient populations across disease states are very diverse, a focus on diversity is simply good business,", said Michael C. Heim Senior Vice President and CIO at Eli Lilly and Company. "Our partnership with BDPA has been very beneficial for employee growth and development through opportunities provided at both local and national levels. The professional workshops, leadership development, and access to community outreach activities all expand our employee's breadth. Importantly, BDPA provides direct exposure to African Americans in technology leadership roles across industry -- this type of role modeling and mentoring is invaluable."
"The annual BDPA Conference serves as an integral opportunity for Johnson & Johnson to recruit high-potential candidates into our family of companies”, said Garth Marcial, Vice President of DePuy and Ortho Clinical Diagnostics, part of the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies. “The conference networking events allow us to network and collaborate with sponsor companies across the nation to continue to improve the bright and vibrant future of the BDPA organization. Johnson & Johnson partners with local BDPA chapters throughout the year, hosting various events, forums, and information sessions to demonstrate our dedication to the advancement of BDPA and its members."
About National BDPA
Founded in 1975 by Earl Pace and the late David Wimberly, BDPA is a global member focused organization that serves the professional well-being of its stakeholders. BDPA remains committed to excellence and providing a wide spectrum of resources to members, corporate sponsors, businesses, educational institutions and the African American community. The organization is a catalyst for professional growth and technical development for those in the IT industry. With over 50 chapters across the United States, the BDPA is the premier organization for African Americans in technology. For more information please visit http://www.bdpa.org/, or call the BDPA National Office at (800) 727-BDPA.
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“BDPA is excited to recognize this year’s honorary chairs for the 2010 National Conference”, said National BDPA President, Yvette Graham. The theme, "Access for All", is both timely and appropriate given President Obama's challenge to all Americans: "We need to invest in the skill and education of our people." The BDPA remains committed to excellence and as it continues serve as a catalyst for professional growth and technical development.
The 2010 National Conference to be held in Philadelphia, PA on July 28-31, at the luxurious Philadelphia Marriott Downtown Hotel, provides a total information technology experience for high school and college students, information technology professionals, entrepreneurs, IT senior managers, corporations, academia, government agencies and the research community. The value-packed slate of offerings given by field experts exemplifies the BDPA commitment to provide state of the art training, professional growth and technical development, entrepreneurial opportunity, technical resource offerings, and access to leading edge technology to its members, corporate supporters, and the community.
“Through the CIO Forum’s regional conferences, we work to bring together the local BDPA chapters and CIO’s from the area to network socially and professionally, said Marc Di Francisco, President and CEO at Premier Event Management, host to over 13 CIO Forums held across the country each year. “We strive to enhance membership for the BDPA by promoting it and we also allow BDPA members to attend our Forums complimentary.”
"Lilly's corporate vision is to improve health outcomes for individual patients. As patient populations across disease states are very diverse, a focus on diversity is simply good business,", said Michael C. Heim Senior Vice President and CIO at Eli Lilly and Company. "Our partnership with BDPA has been very beneficial for employee growth and development through opportunities provided at both local and national levels. The professional workshops, leadership development, and access to community outreach activities all expand our employee's breadth. Importantly, BDPA provides direct exposure to African Americans in technology leadership roles across industry -- this type of role modeling and mentoring is invaluable."
"The annual BDPA Conference serves as an integral opportunity for Johnson & Johnson to recruit high-potential candidates into our family of companies”, said Garth Marcial, Vice President of DePuy and Ortho Clinical Diagnostics, part of the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies. “The conference networking events allow us to network and collaborate with sponsor companies across the nation to continue to improve the bright and vibrant future of the BDPA organization. Johnson & Johnson partners with local BDPA chapters throughout the year, hosting various events, forums, and information sessions to demonstrate our dedication to the advancement of BDPA and its members."
About National BDPA
Founded in 1975 by Earl Pace and the late David Wimberly, BDPA is a global member focused organization that serves the professional well-being of its stakeholders. BDPA remains committed to excellence and providing a wide spectrum of resources to members, corporate sponsors, businesses, educational institutions and the African American community. The organization is a catalyst for professional growth and technical development for those in the IT industry. With over 50 chapters across the United States, the BDPA is the premier organization for African Americans in technology. For more information please visit http://www.bdpa.org/, or call the BDPA National Office at (800) 727-BDPA.
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