Youth
Programs
Youth
Computer Training Program
We
would like to ask you to encourage any student who has
an interest in 21st 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.
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