WHAT IS BDPA?

For nearly 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

Johnson & Johnson
Lilly
Cardinal Health
Deloitte
IBM
Molson Coors
ORACLE
bdpatoday®
BETF | BDPA Education and Technology Foundation
DiversityComm Magazines
ITSMF

Who is BDPA?

BDPA is the premier organization focused on nurturing and developing diverse working professionals and future IT leaders in the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) and all digital technology fields. For more than 40 years, BDPA has enabled the upward mobility of African Americans and other minorities in the Information Technology (IT) and STEM fields. Through its 30+ local community chapters in major cities across the United States, BDPA has been at the forefront of promoting the minority agenda within the IT profession since 1975.

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BDPA is the premier organization focused on nurturing and developing diverse working professionals and future IT leaders in the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) and all digital technology fields.

Adult

Member
$100
  • 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
$100
  • 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
$1000
  • 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 and CAREER TALKS

The BDPA Tech Talks are great way for students and Professionals in IT to connect through all BDPA Chapters. Each month a speaker is chosen to present on a topic that is near and dear to their heart and/or area of expertise. In 2020 we have hosted some incredible individuals from to Companies and Universities 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.