WHAT IS BDPA?
For 50 years, BDPA™ has enabled the upward mobility of African Americans, minorities, and underserved communities to develop exciting careers in computer science, data science, and science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields. Founded in Philadelphia, PA in 1975 as Black Data Processing Associates, BDPA™ continues to promote innovation, technical upskilling, and professional development. The association accomplishes community engagements and awareness through its Student I.T. Education & Scholarship (SITES) programs, publications, regional technology conferences, and career expos during annual BDPACONs. BDPA™ is the premier organization focused on nurturing STEM pipelines to deliver digital transformation professionals, entrepreneurs, educators, and future information technology (IT) leaders to Industry, Government, and Academia.
Our Mission
To be the leading and most recognized organization in enabling digital leadership preparedness for aspiring diverse professionals.
Our Vision
To build a pipeline of diverse professionals and aspiring students in the STEM and digital technology fields.
Our Beliefs
Our purpose is to serve and elevate students and young professionals of today for leadership tomorrow. That a talented and diverse group of people is the most creative and innovative workforce.
OUR SPONSORS
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Student
Member- Students who are currently enrolled K-12
- College students who are currently enrolled full time in an accredited educational institution of higher learning
- Annual Fee
Adult
Member- Individuals who post-collegiate or that work full time. This membership type is of an individual that would like to be a member of a local chapter or a national member if there is not a local chapter nearby.
- Annual Fee
Corporate
Member- Individuals whose membership is paid by his/her employer or by a corporate supporter/sponsor. This membership type is assigned when a corporate registration is submitted by the company.
- Annual Fee
Lifetime
Member- Lifetime members secure a full membership-in-good-standing status for his/her natural life, receive all the privileges of full membership, is recognized as a dedicated member-supporters of BDPA.
- One Time Fee
BDPA Tech & Career Talks
BDPA’s Tech & Career Talks are a great way for professionals and students in IT to connect with local BDPA Chapters. Every month, speakers are chosen to present topics that are of interest to BDPA Members, the public, academia, and Industry. Since 2020, BDPA has hosted very incredible subject matter experts (SMEs) from universities as well as large and small corporations across the United States.
BDPA Career Center
Connecting Talent with Opportunity
Your next IT career opportunity is right at your fingertips at the BDPA Career Center. Visit careers.bdpa.org to get started.
