Washington to Host 35th Anniversary Tech Expo

National BDPA has selected Washington, D.C. to host their 35th Annual National BDPA Technology Conference and Career Fair, August 13-17, 2013. Visit bdpa.org to sponsor events, participate as a speaker, volunteer, or pre-register. Select here to review NBDPA's 2012 conference.

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Nominations & Elections

NBDPA Seeks New Leadership for FY14-FY15 Executive Teams

In accordance with its By-laws, the National BDPA Election and By-laws Committee (EBC) seeks active BDPA Members to serve on National BDPA Executive Committee (NEC) with a term beginning on January 1, 2014 and ending December 31, 2015. Select here to read more...

The First Salute

HSCC Arriving!

Ensign Raven Stevenson, US Navy, salutes Gunnery Sergeant Ryan Claunch, US Marine Corps, during NROTC Commissioning ceremonies at Duke University, Friday, May 10, 2013. Ensign Stevenson is the first HSCC alumna from National BDPA to receive a Navy Commission. Follow our Social Media channels for related success stories and testimonials.

Eli Lilly and Company Becomes Gold Sponsor

The world's 10th largest pharmaceutical company is not only committed to creating life-saving medicines, but Eli Lilly and Company (Lilly) is also dedicated to 21st century IT industry leaders like the National BDPA (NBDPA). Lilly recently confirmed its $50,000 Gold Level Corporate sponsorship for the 2013 National BDPA Conference & Career Fair.

National BDPA's Washington, D.C. Chapter will co-host NBDPA's 35th National BDPA Technology Conference and Career Expo at the Hilton Washington, August 13-17, 2013.

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Founded in 1975, National BDPA (NBDPA) has partnered with industry and academia to support technical workforce requirements. NBDPA's Washington, D.C. Chapter was founded in 1978 by Norman Mays. It was the third NBDPA Chapter to receive its charter to help locally bridge digital divides and broaden opportunities for underserved communities in IT and related technical fields of interest. BDPA-DC will celebrate its 35th Anniversary in 2013.

BDPA Charters Huntsville

Alabama has a new BDPA Chapter

National BDPA Board members Theresa Williams, South Region Vice President (second from left) and Curtis Jenkins, National Vice President of Membership Management (third from left) presented BDPA's Huntsville Chapter President Mirie Westbrook a new BDPA Chapter Charter Certificate. BDPA Huntsville plans to host several Regional BDPA Conferences with NASA, Army Materiel Command (AMC), and the Missle Defense Agency (MDA) for small busineses and HBCU/MIs.

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