BDPA PRODUCT AND SERVICESBDPA uses vehicles such as panel discussions, guest speakers, general meetings, and workshops to fulfill its objectives.

Some of the topics which will be addressed are:

· January Program

· February Program

· March Program

· April Program

· May Program

· June Program

July Program

· August Program

· September Program

· October Program

· November Program

December Program

Community Projects

· Project #1· High School Computer Competition· Project #2

Project #3

Bulletin Board System - We operate a Wildcat BBS software on a PC connected with a 14.4k modem. The BBS is operational 24 hours a day. Members have access to BDPANet (BDPA National BBS Network), Internet electronic mail and BDPA information. The chapters Board of Directors use the BBS to conduct business, contact other chapters and to store electronic chapter documents.

Chapter Newsletter - The chapter publishes a monthly newsletter. The chapter publishes their upcoming events, committee updates, local and regional IT conferences, job announcements, Tech Center workshops and much more. Plans are being made to publish the newsletter in color.

Monthly Program Meeting - We sponsors a meeting to introduce the latest Information Technology topics to the public. Our list of topics includes presentations by Oracle, Lotus, Microsoft, our corporate sponsors and the Minority Business Network. BDPA Philadelphia meets the third Friday of the month except for the months are August and December.

During the April Program Meeting we honor the students who participated in our Educational Programs (HSCC, After School Programs, Computer Literacy). Many members attend the National Conference in August. A meeting is not scheduled for August. In December the chapter sponsors a members-only Christmas/Kwanzaa celebration.

New Innovators in Information Technology (NIIT) - NIIT promotes students to develop Information Technology applications. Students learn the steps in project management. The best projects receive a prize. NIIT is the vision of Pam White of the Greater Philadelphia Chapter and sponsored by the Wilson Elementary School.

Fourth Annual Student Mini-Conference - The Mini-Conference provides students in the 8th through 12th grades with the opportunity to obtain information pertaining to college entrance, choosing a major course of study and obtaining financing for college. Various professionals and BDPA members participate in the conference to discuss the diverse career opportunities available and developing a youth's self-esteem. This event occurs in October during Computer Learning Month.

After School Programs - Sponsored by Conrail, the After School Programs teaches students computer literacy, computer programming, computer history and computer technology. The program is open to students in the 2nd through 12th grades.

Partnership in Achieving Careers in Technology (PACTS) - A joint effort between BDPA Philadelphia, several minority professional organizations and the Franklin Institute Science Museum. PACTS provides instructions in the Physical and Natural sciences to local high school students. BDPA members act as coordinators mentors to the students.

Speakers' Bureau - A list of people interested in providing workshops and seminars to our members.

Entrepreneurial Team - Provide programs to strengthen the development of the entrepreneurs within the chapter.

Student Chapter - To develop a BDPA chapter on local college campuses.

CNE/CNA Workshops - To develop workshops for members training for network certifications.

Student Internship Program - To aid our college and high school student members with job opportunities.