Youth Programs

Youth Computer Training Program

We would like to ask you to encourage any student who has an interest in 21^st century technology to register for the Youth Computer Training Program (YCTP) which is sponsored by the Black Data Processing Associates, Twin Cities Minnesota Chapter (BDPA). One of our primary goals is to prepare students of color to participate fully in careers in information technology fields. BDPA is a nationwide non-profit professional organization dedicated to strengthening the expertise of its members in the Information Technology industry. Our target audience is geared towards minorities. However, we offer our expertise to any individual evaluating information systems for future career or business potential. In addition, BDPA's goal is to broaden the information systems knowledge of the community as a whole. The YCTP offers classes in computer basics, and intermediate programming for students in grades 8 through 12.

High School Technology Program (HSTP)

The High School Technology program is a weekend program that introduces High School students to computer programming and other aspects of computer science. The students are also taught project management, professionalism and other people skills. The overall goal of our program is to prepare our students for a future which will involve Information Technology.

Youth Summer Program

A 9-week instructional program held on Saturday where under Represented student’s of color gather to learn a variety of topics related to information technology. The lesson plans emphasize the development of team-building skills, logical thinking skills, presentation skills, HTML- editing, programming, hardware skills, software skills and multimedia. The focus is providing a fun filled environment to encourage students and engage them in computer related activities.