overview: bdpa south florida chapter

The Value of BDPA in South Florida

September 2014

BDPA History

• November 1975, Founders Met– Founders Concerns:

• lack of Blacks in middle & upper management• poor preparation of Blacks for these positions• low number of Blacks recruited for upper

management• lack of career mobility for people of color• lucrative placement services dominated by non-

minorities

Why Does BDPA Exist?

“BDPA advances the careers of African Americans in the IT industry from the

classroom to the boardroom”

“We’re a service organization that advances IT professionals’, entrepreneurs’ and students’ careers from the classroom to the boardroom through education, mentoring and business networking that enhance innovation, technical skills, business savvy and personal growth.”

Classroom tothe Boardroom

College Internships

Adopt-a-SchoolAdopt-a-Class

High SchoolComputer Club

High SchoolComputer Competition

Professional Development

- Corporate Advisory Council- IT Senior Management Forum

South Region 2014 Goals

Grow Region Membership By 25% • Encourage focus on recruitment & retention by offering

diverse program topics, professional development, & meeting options.

Support Programs & Services to Increase Engagement, Participation & Member Benefits (examples include)• Professional Development Workshops• High School Computer Competition (HSCC)• Community Outreach & Engagement• Professional Skills Development Opportunities • High School & College Student Internships & Alliances

Chapter Interest (new or rejuvenate): • Alabama (Wal-Mart), New Orleans, and South Florida

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The Opportunity

• 16% African American population

• How many are we?

• Where do we work

• Do we have a seat at the table?

Increase Membership“ Obtain strength and influence by increasing membership base.”

OBJECTIVES• Increase membership by 50% YOY • Establish focused membership drives every quarter• Develop more technology-focused member meetings• Enhance/Create member professional development programs

METRICS• Membership Growth Rate (MGR)• Membership p Attrition Rate (MIR)

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INCREASE MEMBERSHI

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Draft

National BDPA Officers

• President – Roan Daley (Microsoft)• VP-Strategy & Planning – Peter Allen (• President-Elect –• VP-Finance –• VP-Member Mgmt – • VP-Member Services –• Immediate Past President –

Our Vision: • Attract, develop and Retain students & IT

professionals interested in BDPA.• Provide scholarships / financial support

for IT students (undergraduate & high school) South Florida

• Create opportunities for networking of technical professionals and Corporate Partners to provide mentoring

• Position ourselves as the premier “go-to” technical organization in South Florida

Membership Fees

Membership Benefits Accelerate your PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Advance your CAREER IN THE IT INDUSTY if you are unemployed or underemployed

Increase your awareness of BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

Increase your TECHNICAL EXPERTISE

Provide an opportunity to GET PUBLISHED in local or national journals

Provide an opportunity to receive INDUSTRY RECOGNITION Provide an opportunity to SHARE YOUR EXPERTISE

Provide professional SOCIAL CONTACT (real world and social networks)

Establish Monthly ProgramMeeting

When: Every 4th Thursday

Time: 6:00pm to 8:30pm Location: TBD

Topics: Business, Education, & Technology

Big Wins for 2015

• 10 BDPA Members in South Florida

• 5 Attendees to BDPA 40th Anniversary

• 3 Participants in HSCC

National BDPA Technology Conference37th Annual National Conference

August 17 - 22, 2015Washington, DC

• Technology Expo• Youth Mini-conference• Career Fair• Networking Activities• High School Computer Competition• Senior Management IT Forum

Questions

Roan Daley : roan.daley@bdpa.orgPeter Allen : peter.allen@bdpa.org