BDPA Southern Minnesota Regains HSCC Crown!


Washington--BDPA High School Computer Competition (HSCC) Student Members on BDPA's Southern Minnesota HSCC team won scholarships from Johnson & Johnson and HP Envy Tablets from National BDPA Platinum Sponsors upon capturing first place during National BDPA High School Computer Competition (HSCC) scholarship rounds. Discover more...

￩ 2013 HSCC Champions from BDPA Southern Minnesota receive tablet PCs from HP and scholarships from Johnson & Johnson. BDPA SMN has won 7 out of the last 9 HSCC championships.

photo by Charlie Perkins | bdpa © 2013

Indianapolis to Host 36th Tech & Career Expo

BDPA-Indy to host 36th Conference in 2014 National BDPA has selected Indianapolis, IN to host their 36th Annual National BDPA Technology Conference and Career Expo, August 5-9, 2014. Visit bdpa.org to sponsor events, participate as a speaker, volunteer, or pre-register. Select here to review previous conferences.

City of Brotherly IT Love

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Tech Journalists Wanted

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Eli Lilly and Company Becomes Gold Sponsor



Lilly 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 Indianapolis Chapter will co-host NBDPA's 36th National BDPA Technology Conference and Career Expo at the J.W. Marriott, August 5 - 9, 2014.


HSCC, Arriving!

BDPA Launches Ensign Stevenson

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.
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About Us

Co-Founder's Interview on PTTV

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

Francisco Nunez | BDPA Student Member and HSCC Alumni

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.