JPMorgan Chase Renews Its Silver Level Sponsorship

The opportunities for success with the underserved minority community around the nation just received a boost as JPMorgan Chase agreed to work with BDPA at the 37th Annual BDPA Technology Conference in Washington DC on August 18-22, 2015. JPMorgan Chase agreed to underwrite activities for a number of local BDPA chapters in an effort to train the next generation of IT professionals.

JPMorgan Chase is a leading global financial services firm with operations in more than 60 countries. The firm is a leader in investment banking, financial services for consumers, small-business and commercial banking, financial transaction processing, asset management and private equity. JPMorgan Chase serves millions of consumers in the United States and many of the world’s most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients.

“I am honored to welcome JPMorgan Chase as a Silver Level Sponsor of BDPA. On behalf of the National Board of Directors and the National Executive Committee we thank JPMorgan Chase for their dedication, support and commitment with helping BDPA impact those members through their contributions to BDPA”, said immediate past president Dr. Craig Brown. “Sponsors like JPMorgan Chase provide the necessary resources that make it possible for BDPA to continue forward with its mission.”

Founded in 1975, BDPA is the premier organization for African American professionals in the information technology industry. BDPA has fulfilled its mission and worked to bridge the digital divide by providing career growth opportunities for its members.

BDPA New York chapter president Tyrone McKinney said, “JPMorgan Chase has been a great partner to BDPA New York chapter as a host and presenter for a number of technical development seminars. We applaud and commend JPMorgan Chase for their ongoing support and commitment to BDPA.”

JPMorgan Chase used part of its sponsorship dollars to fund community outreach programs in five local chapters: Columbus, Dallas, New Jersey, New York and Northern Delaware.

BDPA Dallas chapter president Chad White noted, “The Dallas chapter would like to thank JPMorgan Chase for it's continued support. With their outstanding contribution the students of the chapter will be attending the 2015 conference.”

For more information about BDPA or its sponsorship program, please contact us by email (corpsales@bdpa.org) or phone (301.584-3135 x108).

Message from BDPA Northern Delaware Chapter President

Karen Smith

Thanks to the 2013 BDPA Northern Delaware Banquet Planning Team for an extraordinary celebration of our STEM Initiative! After seven years of leading the Northern Delaware Chapter, this event served as my last official act as the Chapter President.

Our 2013 event was an Annual Event where we specifically thanked our Corporate Sponsors, Student Leaders, and Volunteers. The overall success of the BDPA Northern Delaware Chapter can be attributed to contributions of all three. JPMorgan Chase, as a chapter sponsor, is a big part of what makes our chapter successful.

We also introduced the 2014-2015 BDPA Northern Delaware chapter president to the Delaware community. We are preparing for growth in 2014 with 60 plus students aligned to our programs, 60% of them college students. This is the result of our partnership with three premier Delaware Universities and three local High Schools. I want to acknowledge the Northern Delaware Student Affiliate chapter at Delaware State University and our growing partnership with the National Society of Black Engineer's chapter on the University of Delaware campus. I want to also thank Wilmington University for the gift of lab space and student scholarships.

Sincerely,
Karen Smith, president
BDPA Northern Delaware Chapter

This Week in BDPA (November 3-9, 2013)

BDPA offers strong programs in 46 cities around the nation. Are you taking advantage of these programs? Here is a weekly preview of upcoming events gathered from the centralized BDPA calendar :

• Nov 3: BDPA Washington DC - Fundraiser, '35th Annual Awards Gala'
• Nov 6: BDPA Pittsburgh - Networking, 'Meet & Greet (hosted by PNC Bank)'
• Nov 7: National BDPA - Conference Call, 'Strategy & Planning (2014-2019) Meeting'
• Nov 9: BDPA Northern Delaware - Fundraiser, 'Annual Banquet & Education Showcase'

Please let us know of other BDPA events 

that we may have missed! 

You can always find BDPA programs, services or networking activity online at places such as:

• BDPA Facebook Group
• BDPA Foundation Facebook Page
• BDPA Foundation Twitter Account
• BDPA LinkedIn Network Group

BDPA supports your efforts for career advancement in the IT industry. Our hope is that you find reasons to provide tax-deductible support to our Causes, our HSCC Scholarship Funds or Your Causes! We encourage all BDPA leaders to take advantage of the centralized BDPA Groupsite Calendar to post your upcoming events.

This Week in BDPA (Nov 11-17)

BDPA offers strong programs in 45 cities around the nation. Are you taking advantage of these programs? Here is a weekly preview of upcoming events gathered from the centralized BDPA calendar :

• Nov 12: Middle Tennessee - Workshop, 'PMP Boot Camp'
• Nov 13: BETF - Communications, 'BDPA iRadio Show'
• Nov 14: Philadelphia - Networking, 'Worldwide Wine Tasting'
• Nov 14: New Jersey - Webinar, 'Career Search Best Practices'
• Nov 15: Detroit - Program Meeting, 'Entrepreneurs: Are We Being Left Out of the Detroit Rebirth?'
• Nov 15: Dallas - Webinar, 'Internet Marketing: How to be Found on the Internet'
• Nov 16-17: Orlando - Board Meeting, 'BDPA Leadership Summit'
• Nov 17: National BDPA - Webinar, 'Career Triage: Work/Life Balance'
• Nov 17: Northern Delaware - Fundraiser, 'Annual STEM Showcase & Awards Banquet'

Please let us know of other BDPA events 

that we may have missed! 

You can always find BDPA programs, services or networking activity online at places such as:

• BDPA Facebook Group
• BDPA Foundation Facebook Page
• BDPA LinkedIn Network Group.

BDPA supports your efforts for career advancement in the IT industry. Our hope is that you find reasons to provide tax-deductible support to our Causes, our HSCC Scholarship Funds or Your Causes! We encourage all BDPA leaders to take advantage of the centralized BDPA Groupsite Calendar to post your upcoming events

Message from the BDPA Northern Delaware Chapter President

Greetings Presidents!

Delaware is currently planning to host a regional educational showcase and 2012-2013 kick off of our student program. We will be hosting this event at Wilmington University on September 22, 2012. This event will include an opportunity to identify college students as candidates for internships and open the door for new students (high school and college) to participate in the Northern Delaware student program(s). During this event we will showcase students from the past as well as demonstrate career pathways for those with a talent in the STEM fields.

You and your chapter members (i.e. stakeholders) are welcome to join us! However, If any of your students are interested in showcasing their talents or attending as a participant please register online. In order to showcase we ask that they share in advance one or more artifact (project, paper, presentation, poster board, HSCC team project) that demonstrates their talents. There is no cost for participation. We hope to see a few students from the Northeast region in attendance!

The objectives of this event include:

• Promotion of the BDPA Brand
• Execution of the "Classroom to the Boardroom" mantra
• Build a pipeline of future STEM talent

Attached is a flyer with all the details.

BDPA Northern Delaware Regional Showcase from Wayne Hicks

Please let me know if you have any questions. To register go to http://bdpa_ndc_regional.eventbrite.com/.

This event is hosted by the BDPA Northern Delaware Chapter. We will be collecting resumes from College Juniors/Seniors (Exceptional Sophomores will be considered) who have a 3.25 or above in the field of computer science, information technology, engineering, business, accounting or finance. These resumes will be submitted for consideration for 2013 Summer internships in select JPMC locations (including: New York, NY; Jersey City, NJ; Dallas TX; Tampa FL; Columbus OH; and various locations in Delaware).

Sincere Regards,
Karen Smith, chapter president
BDPA Northern Delaware

JPMorgan Chase Career Fair (BDPA Northern Delaware)

JPMorgan Chase in conjunction with Northern Delaware Chapter will be hosting a career expo:  

Date: Thursday, September 29th

Location: 500 Stanton Christiana Road, Ops1, Newark, DE 19719
Time: 3:00pm - 7:00pm ET

Business Attire recommended. Please bring resumes and valid ID.

Click here for more information.

For questions regarding the expos, please contact Ari Fleeman, ari.fleeman@chase.com.

History: BDPA Northern Delaware (2006-2010)

BDPA Northern Delaware chapter was founded in November 2007. The chapter has been remarkably successful over the first few years of its existence. The chapter reaches out to its community through networking, professional programs, education advocacy and active participation in the annual BDPA Technology Conference.


Here are some highlights of BDPA Northern Delaware history:

• 2006 - BDPA Northern Delaware interest group was created after a meeting between Karen Smith and some of her JPMorgan Chase co-workers. The guest speaker at the meeting was Dr. Eugene Richardson, retired Tuskegee Airman.
• 2007 - BDPA Northern Delaware chapter was chartered in November by unanimous vote of the National BDPA Board of Directors.
• 2008 - BDPA Northern Delaware hosted its first Banquet and Educational Showcase at the Sheraton Suites in Wilmington, DE.
• 2009 - BDPA Northern Delaware hosted a Capital Hill session with its congressional representatives. The chapter earned honors at the national BDPA Technology Conference as both 'Best Managed Chapter' and 'Most Developed Chapter'.

• 2010 - BDPA Northern Delaware chapter hosted a regional IT Showcase event and held another Capital Hill session with congressional representatives. The chapter held its first Corporate Advisory Council meeting. The chapter earned honors at the national BDPA Technology Conference as both 'Best Managed Chapter' and '2nd-Runner Up, Chapter of the Year'.

I look forward to seeing how the chapter continues its growth and evolution over the coming years.

This Week in BDPA (Nov 7-13)

BDPA has 45 chapters around the nation. You can always find programs, services or networking activity here or here. BDPA supports your efforts for career advancement in the IT industry. Our hope is that you will continue to support Our Cause!

Are you taking advantage of these programs? Here is a weekly preview of upcoming events gathered from the centralized BDPA calendar :

• Nov 8: National BDPA - Webinar, 'Career Coaching'
• Nov 9: Greater Columbia - Program Meeting, 'Ways to Protect Your Confidential and Financial Information'
• Nov 9: Washington DC - Fundraiser, 'Annual Scholarship Gala and HSCC Awards'
• Nov 10: New York - Fundraiser, 'Annual Scholarship and Awards Dinner'
• Nov 12: New Jersey - Fundraiser, 'Annual Awards and Scholarship Banquet'
• Nov 13: Northern Delaware - Fundraiser, 'Annual Scholarship Banquet and IT Showcase'
• Nov 13: National BDPA - Meeting, 'Quarterly Board of Directors Meeting
  

We encourage all BDPA leaders to take advantage of the centralized BDPA Groupsite Calendar to post your upcoming events! Please let us know of other BDPA events that we may have missed. Most importantly, let us know if you plan to attend any BDPA events this week.

Newsletter: BDPA Northern Delaware (Aug 2010)

Newsletter: BDPA Northern Delaware (Aug 2010)

View more documents from BDPA Foundation.

Message from Northern Delaware Chapter President

Where does the time go! Here we are approaching the start of another school year and another National BDPA conference has come to a close. This is the time of year that we focus on bringing the year to a close with our Annual Banquet as well as formulating a strategic plan for organizational growth.

2010 has been a very productive year thus far.

• The BDPA Northern Delaware Chapter Corporate Advisory Council was established
• Our IT Showcase Students once again took leading positions during the National competition
• Our Chapter won the Chapter of the Year Chapter Management Award for the 2nd consecutive year.

In order to continue to make a difference in the Science and Technology framework of Delaware we need your help. There are several leadership positions available for those who are seeking to make a difference in the lives of students of all ages.

Please take a moment to review the opportunities and contact me directly if you wish to demonstrate your executive leadership skills while giving back to the community.

Opportunities include:
· Bylaws & Elections Chairperson
· Performance Management & Reporting Chairperson
· Leadership & Talent Development Chairperson
· HSCC Chairperson
· Grants & Proposals Chairperson

Remember: Today is the Day, The momentum is in you, and BDPA is the conduit!

I hope to hear from you soon!

With Sincere Regards,
Karen Smith, President
BDPA Northern Delaware

2010 BDPA Chapter Award Winners

National BDPA announced the winners of chapter awards at the Opening Ceremonies of the 32nd Annual BDPA Technology Conference.   We are proud to share the good news on these four chapter awards:

The Community Service Award is bestowed upon an individual chapter and its members for their outstanding achievements and contributions to the mission and objectives of maintaining/establishing Technology Learning Centers in their chapter city and influence and augment their educational system.

2010 Community Service Award Winner

BDPA Cincinnati (Wanda Gray, chapter president)

The Management Award is bestowed upon an individual chapter and its members for their outstanding achievements in the operational and organizational management of their chapter.

2010 Management Award Winner

BDPA Northern Delaware (Karen Smith, chapter president)

The Membership Award is an award bestowed upon an individual chapter and its members for their outstanding achievements in increasing the National organization, being “a member-focused organization” and ensuring that each member of BDPA feels valued as a member of the association.

2010 Membership Award Winner

BDPA Southern Minnesota (Charlie Perkins, chapter president)

The Professional Service Award is an award bestowed upon an individual chapter and its members for their outstanding achievements in providing professional development programs and services to position its members at the forefront of the information technology industry.

2010 Professional Service Award Winner

BDPA Philadelphia (Hayward West, chapter president)

BDPA Education and Technology Foundation (BETF) joins with all of BDPA-nation to congratulate these four chapters on their outstanding performance over the past year!

Oracle Scholarships Winners in BDPA Northern Delaware Chapter

[L-R: national executive director Donald French, Fred Smith III, Whitney Wilson, national president Denise Holland,

BDPA Washington DC chapter president Perry Carter and BDPA Northern Delaware chapter president Karen Smith]

BDPA Northern Delaware student members Fred Smith III and Whitney Wilson were each awarded $1,389 in scholarship funding from Oracle Corporation to pursue degrees in the fields of science and technology.  The scholarships were presented to each of the students at 2009 annual BDPA Northern Delaware awards banquet.  There were a number of national officers in attendance for the banquet.

Fred Smith III attends California University in Pennsylania.  Whitney Wilson is finishing up her high school career at the Charter School of Wilmington.  Fred and Whitney also won awards for their efforts in the 2009 BDPA IT Showcase held in Raleigh NC.

You can learn more about the Northern Delaware here.

2010 BDPA IT Showcase Participants

National BDPA is hosting its 8th annual Information Technology (IT) Showcase in Philadelphia as part of the 2010 national conference. The program grew out of a desire to encourage more African American students to seek Ph.D recognition in the hard science fields.

The BDPA IT Showcase allows student presenters from educational institutions all over the United States to showcase their research papers on advanced computing topics to an audience of students and IT professionals.  Dr. Jesse Bemley (shown in the above photo) has led the BDPA IT Showcase over the past eight (8) years.

We are pleased to announce the 2010 participants in the BDPA IT Showcase (sponsored by Eli Lilly & Company and IBM)

High School Division

Alex Boardley
William Penn High School
BDPA Northern Delaware Chapter
Topic: NANOTECHNOLOGY

Jessica Boardley
William Penn High School
BDPA Northern Delaware Chapter
Topic: THE BERLIN HEART

Alexander Branch
Largo High School
Joint Educational Facilities
BDPA Washington DC Chapter
Topic: THE AVATAR MACHINE

Kenyatta Malloy
Friendly High School
Joint Educational Facilities
BDPA Washington DC Chapter
Topic: VIRTUAL REALITY IN THE MEDICAL FIELDS

Susan Okullu
Pencader Charter High School
BDPA Northern Delaware Chapter
Topic: ERGONOMICS OF PORTABLE DEVICES

Cherise Poole
Pencader Charter High School
BDPA Northern Delaware Chapter
Topic: COMPUTER SECURITY IN THE HOME

Keenan Russell
Paul M Hodgson Vocational Technical High School
BDPA Northern Delaware Chapter
Topic: ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

Avery Sherrod
Pencader Charter High School
BDPA Northern Delaware Chapter
Topic: OPEN SOURCE SYSTEMS

Marcus Smith
Pencader Charter High School
BDPA Northern Delaware Chapter
Topic: BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES

Whitney Wilson
Charter School of Wilmington
BDPA Northern Delaware Chapter
Topic: THE REAL LIFE IRON MAN: The Merging Of Man And Machine Through Prosthetics

College Division

Gabeer Alzabit
North Carolina Central University
Topic: INKJET PRINTERS

Khadijah Celestine
New York City College of Technology
BDPA New York Chapter
Topic: SOME ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE APPLICATIONS IN THE MILITARY

Naaman Cephas
Delaware Technical & Community College
BDPA Northern Delaware Chapter
Topic: IPHONE APPLICATIONS

Shaneece Davis
North Carolina Central University
Topic: THE SECURITY UP THERE: AN IN-DEPTH LOOK AT CLOUD SECURITY

DeMarcus Hill
North Carolina Central University
Topic: CLOUD COMPUTING

Brandon Hogan
North Carolina Central University
Topic: MILITARY ROBOTICS

Liu J. Jones
Howard University
BDPA Northern Delaware Chapter
Topic: UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEMS

Ahmed Mahamed
University Of Minnesota
BDPA Southern Minnesota Chapter
Topic: ROBOTICS AND BIOINFORMATICS IN THE HEALTHCARE INDUSTRY

Frederick Smith, III
California University of Pennsylvania
BDPA Northern Delaware Chapter
Topic: DISASTER VULNERABILITY ASSESSMENT

Ariel Alberta Young
George Washington University
BDPA Atlanta Chapter
Topic: THE ROLE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY IN THE RESPONSE OF THE CDC TO THE H1N1 OUTBREAK

These are some remarkable young people.  IBM and Eli Lilly have the first opportunity to recruit these IT superstars.  Who needs LeBron James when you have young 'uns like this!

This Week in BDPA (June 6-12)

BDPA has 45 chapters around the nation. You can always find programs, services or networking activity here or here. BDPA supports your efforts for career advancement in the IT industry. Our hope is that you will continue to support Our Cause!

Are you taking advantage of these programs? Here is a weekly preview of upcoming events gathered from the centralized BDPA calendar :

• Jun 8: Boston - Program Meeting, 'Service Delivery Management: Delivering Value to the Business'
• Jun 9: New York - Networking, 'Meet & Greet'
• Jun 10: Northern Delaware - Program Meeting, 'Innovative Approaches to Professional Leadership and Management'
• Jun 10: Charlotte - Program Meeting, 'Effective Job Interviewing Techniques'
• Jun 11: New York - Seminars, '12 Hours of Technology'

We encourage all BDPA leaders to take advantage of the centralized BDPA Groupsite Calendar to post your upcoming events! Please let us know of other BDPA events that we may have missed. Most importantly, let us know if you plan to attend any BDPA events this week.

This Week in BDPA (May 9-15)

BDPA has 45 chapters around the nation. You can always find programs, services or networking activity here or here. BDPA supports your efforts for career advancement in the IT industry. Our hope is that you will continue to support Our Cause!

Are you taking advantage of these programs? Here is a weekly preview of upcoming events gathered from the centralized BDPA calendar :

• May 13: New Jersey - Program Meeting, 'The Future of Web Logic'
• May 14: Philadelphia - Program Meeting, 'Monthly Networking Social'
• May 15: Northern Delaware - Competition, 'Regional IT Showcase'
• May 15: Los Angeles - Program Meeting, 'Guide to Project Management Professional Certification'

We encourage all BDPA leaders to take advantage of the centralized BDPA Groupsite Calendar to post your upcoming events! Please let us know of other BDPA events that we may have missed. Most importantly, let us know if you plan to attend any BDPA events this week.

Election Results: BDPA Northern Delaware (2010-2011)

Soulclap to Estelle Cephas for letting us know the results of the 2010-2011 elections held by BDPA Northern Delaware chapter:

• President: Karen Smith (JPMorgan Chase)
• VP Finance: Wales Ashiru (Ashiru CPA)
• VP Member Services: G. Michelle Wallace (JPMorgan Chase)
• VP Member Management: Estelle Cephas (JPMorgan Chase)
• VP Strategy & Planning: Frederick Smith, Jr. (MTT Associates)
• VP SITES: Andrew Scott (FirstData Corp)

These BDPA Northern Delaware chapter leaders recently finalized the strategic plan necessary to achieve the Chapter's goals over the next two years. Please take a moment to use the COMMENTS option below to congratulate these leaders for their willingness to step up in support of our industry and our community.

This Week in BDPA (May 10-16)

BDPA has 51 chapters around the nation. You can always find programs, services or networking activity here or here. BDPA supports your efforts for career advancement in the IT industry.

Are you taking advantage of these programs? Here is a weekly preview of upcoming events gathered from the centralized BDPA calendar :

• May 13: Northern Delaware - Program Meeting, '7 Steps to Successful Social Networking'
• May 14: New Jersey - Program Meeting, 'Essential Business Case Analysis'
• May 15: Chicago - Program Meeting, 'Why Can't I Be the Leader?'
• May 16: Baton Rouge - Program Meeting, 'General Membership Meeting'

We encourage all BDPA leaders to take advantage of the centralized BDPA CollectiveX Groupsite Calendar to post your upcoming events! Please let us know of other BDPA events that we may have missed. Most importantly, let us know if you plan to attend any BDPA events this week.

Finally, I hope you will consider making a tax-deductible online donation to the BDPA Foundation in honor of Marcellus Sims (HSCC Alumni 2006). Do it now!

This Week in BDPA (Apr 5-11)

BDPA has 51 chapters around the nation. You can find programs, services or networking activity within BDPA and the BDPA Foundation on any day of the week. We strive to advance the careers of African Americans in the IT industry. Are you taking advantage of these programs? Here is a weekly preview of upcoming events gathered from the BDPA CollectiveX Calendar and :

• Apr 8: Northern Delaware - Program Meeting, 'What is Master Data Management?'
  
• Apr 9: New Jersey - Program Meeting, 'Document Imaging Technologies'

We encourage all BDPA leaders to take advantage of the centralized BDPA CollectiveX Groupsite Calendar to post your upcoming events! Please let us know of other BDPA events that we may have missed. Most importantly, let us know if you plan to attend any BDPA events this week.

Please make tax-deductible online donation to the BDPA Foundation in honor of Brandon Berry (HSCC Alumni 1999-2000). Do it now!

This Week In BDPA (Mar 8-14)

BDPA has 51 chapters around the nation. You can find programs, services or networking activity within BDPA and the BDPA Foundation on any day of the week. We strive to advance the careers of African Americans in the IT industry. Are you taking advantage of these programs? Here is a weekly preview of upcoming events gathered from the BDPA CollectiveX Calendar and :

• Mar 10: Richmond - Program Meeting, '2009 Strategic Direction'


• Mar 11: Northern Delaware - Program Meeting, 'Information Security - Why?'


• Mar 12: Cincinnati - Webinar, 'Increase Sales and Improve Operations ... Even in an Economic Downturn'

We encourage all BDPA leaders to take advantage of the centralized BDPA CollectiveX Groupsite Calendar to post your upcoming events! Please let us know of other BDPA events that we may have missed. Most importantly, let us know if you plan to attend any BDPA events this week.

Please make tax-deductible online donation to the BDPA Foundation in honor of our past national president Ollie Morgan. Do it now!

This Week in BDPA (Feb 8-14)

Is your chapter interested in creating BDPAToday eZine to brand your BDPA image with timely information for your stakeholders? If so, let me know via the COMMENTS section below ... especially if you want your chapter success metrics to move in a positive direction? In the meantime, our foundation provides funding for programs that advance the careers of African Americans in the IT industry. Are you taking advantage of these programs? Here is a weekly preview of upcoming events gathered from the BDPA CollectiveX Calendar and elsewhere:

• Feb 10: Boston - Program Meeting, 'Employee Retention'
  
• Feb 11: No. Delaware - Program Meeting, 'IT Excellence in Turbulent Times'
  
• Feb 12: New Jersey - Program Meeting, 'Increasing Your Marketability'

We encourage all BDPA leaders to take advantage of the BDPA CollectiveX Groupsite Calendar to post your upcoming events! Please let us know of other BDPA events that we may have missed. Most importantly, let us know if you plan to attend any BDPA events this week.

Please make tax-deductible online donation to the BDPA Foundation to start your new year. Do it now!