Events & Monthly Meetings

Seventh Annual Awards Ceremony  

Friday, January 6, 2012

Social Begins at 5:30 P.M. Followed by Dinner at 7:00 P.M.  

Metropolitan Grand Ballroom 5418 Wayzata Boulevard Minneapolis, MN 55416 (Complimentary Parking)  

Buy tickets here: http://2011bdpatcawards.eventbrite.com/

Please join us the celebration of the young people who participated in the 2011 Black Data Processing Associates (BDPA) Twin Cities Community Youth Technology programs, the Community IT Youth camp and the success of the National High School Computer Competition team which took fifth place in the 2011 National BDPA High School Computer Competition in Chicago, IL. We also will recognize the Community Supporter and Volunteer of the Year.      

BDPA's Community Youth Technology Education Programs aim to diminish the "digital divide" facing communities of color by introducing minority teens to the technology used in the Information Technology field in a practical, skill-focused manner with positive interaction with their peers. This hands-on education is designed to spark student interest in computing, develop programming and technology skills and enhance future educational and career opportunities.

Youth develop skills and abilities in the areas of public speaking, customer service and networking with professionals. They also learn important details of business professionalism such as proper business attire and being on time.

IT professionals volunteer and serve as instructors in our programs, connecting youth to role models and mentors for pursuing computer science majors in college and careers in Information Technology. Graduates and alumni of our program receive college scholarships to assist with furthering their study in information technology.