The BDPA Insider - May 29, 2011
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The National BDPA, Black Data Processing Associates (www.bdpa.org), and WorkplaceDiversity.com (www.WorkplaceDiversity.com), the source for diversity talent, announced the 2011 Best Companies for Blacks in Technology Award Winners.
- Allstate Insurance
- American Airlines
- BlueCross BlueShield of IL, NM, OK, & TX
- Intel
- Johnson & Johnson
- Merck
- Northrop Grumman
- State Farm Insurance
- Wal-Mart Stores
- WellPoint
- Wells
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BDPA Epsilon Awards Recognizing Individual Achievement are awarded to technologists who are nominated by BDPA Chapters or sponsor government organizations, companies and corporations.
Nominees were selected for awards in following categories:
- Professional Achievement,
- Career Achievement,
- Outstanding Technical Contribution,
- Community Service
2011 Individual Epsilon Award Winners
PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT
Vince Edwards, Architect, State Farm Insurance Company
CAREER ACHIEVEMENT
Gregory Morrison, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer, Cox Enterprises
OUTSTANDING TECHNICAL CONTRIBUTION
Stephen Paskel, Assistant Vice President, Technology Manager, Wells Fargo
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Millie Liggins, IT-Implementations Lead, Walgreen Company
Michele Cheatham, Vice President, Technology Manager, Wells Fargo
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BDPA New York chapter is truly reaching out to the community in their effort to provide access to technology education for everyone. This was never more evident than earlier this year when the chapter had the most powerful BDPA program in the nation during Black Family Technology Awareness Week (BFTAW).
Here is a video review of the chapter's BFTAW program:
Here is a video review of the chapter's BFTAW program:
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BDPA Baltimore chapter was chartered in June 1987. Some of the most accomplished BDPA Baltimore chapter members include past national president Denise Holland (Amtrak) and current BDPA Education and Technology Foundation director John Eckenrode (CPSI). The chapter also trained a team of high school students who finished in 6th place at the 2009 national High School Computer Competition championships held in Raleigh, NC.
The best is yet to come for BDPA Baltimore chapter ... they are the proud host of the 2012 National BDPA Technology Conference. The leader of BDPA Baltimore chapter is its president -- Michael Tyson.
The best is yet to come for BDPA Baltimore chapter ... they are the proud host of the 2012 National BDPA Technology Conference. The leader of BDPA Baltimore chapter is its president -- Michael Tyson.
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We are reaching out to various volunteers to get their thoughts on BDPA. One of those volunteers is Steve Gutter. Steve is a developer for The Kroger Company. He joined BDPA Cincinnati chapter in 2002 as a volunteer for weekend technology training provided to local high school students. He took the leadership role in the annual BDPA Midwest Regional conferences held in Cincinnati, OH from 2003-2007. He was elected by the membership to serve as the chapter’s VP-Finance from 2006-2010. Steve has won a number of awards with BDPA, including Member of the Year, Executive Officer of the Year and a Community Service Award.
Steve was recently appointed to serve as BDPA Cincinnati chapter's VP-Strategy & Planning. He shared his thoughts as part of our Take Five interview series.
Steve was recently appointed to serve as BDPA Cincinnati chapter's VP-Strategy & Planning. He shared his thoughts as part of our Take Five interview series.
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My previous post on Congressman Jessie Jackson Jr's remarks regarding the iPad produced a few very interesting comments. I enjoyed reading them very much and I invite others to join as I think this is the conversation we need to have.
At at time that we are constantly hearing from the Urban League that unemployment among African Americans are at record highs, and that President Obama needs to focus on jobs and job creation we need to understand what job creation means in the 21st century.
At at time that we are constantly hearing from the Urban League that unemployment among African Americans are at record highs, and that President Obama needs to focus on jobs and job creation we need to understand what job creation means in the 21st century.
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Are you taking your career in a new direction?
...or are you just entering the workforce?
...or are you undecided about your career path?
Then this EXPO is for you!!
August 5-6, 2011
Chicago Hilton
720 S. Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60605
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Please accept our invitation to join us in the City of the Big Shoulders by registering for the 33rd Annual National BDPA Conference, August 3-6, 2011 at the Hilton Chicago.
Click here to register for the 2011 National BDPA Conference today!
2011 BDPA Technology Conference
August 3-6, 2011
August 3-6, 2011
Hilton Chicago
720 S. Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL 60603
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