BDPA Member on the Move: Milt Haynes (Sears Holdings)

Milt Haynes

Milt Haynes is a former national BDPA president who graduated with President Barack Obama from Columbia University. Now he's a knowledge manager at Sears, and runs a global group for Blacks in technology. Haynes is a knowledge manager at Sears Holdings Corporation (Hoffman Estates, IL), where he ensures that IT knowledge, intellectual capital and experience are shared throughout the organization.

"My interest in computers started when I was a kid in Chicago, with Star Trek," he says. "Mr Spock always seemed to have a logical solution to any problem. That made me think that if I had a computer, I could do that too."

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The BDPA Insider - January 9, 2011

The BDPA Insider - January 9, 2011

What better way to start the day than with your weekly message from BDPA!

In this issue:

1. 2011 National BDPA Conference Registration Now Open
2. 2011 tech priorities: Are you ready to shake things up?
3. BDPA Cincinnati High School Computer Camp (2011)
4. BDPA Legacy: Marvin Walker (Chicago Chapter Founder)
5. BDPA stresses access at national conference
6. Call for Presenters: BDPA Webinars
7. Flyer: BDPA Detroit HSCC Computer Camp (2011)
8. Google Releases a Preview of its Honeycomb Android 3.0 Tablet Operating System
9. Greetings BDPA Chicago Chapter Family!
10. IT Profession: Peril or Opportunity for African Americans?
11. Message from Columbus Chapter President
12. Message from Columbus Chapter Past President
13. Message from New Jersey Chapter President
14. Newman Networks News January 6, 2010
15. Registration now open for the Microsoft blink Web Design Competition
16. Where Are They Now? BDPA Chicago Chapter SITES History (1989-2008)
17. Where Are They Now? BDPA Cleveland Chapter Presidents
18. Will there be a jobless recovery for IT in 2011?

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The BDPA Insider - January 2, 2011

What better way to start the day than with your weekly message from BDPA!

Happy New Year!!! 

In this issue:

1. 2011 BDPA Chicago Chapter Awards Banquet
2. BDPA Detroit Chapter History (1981-2001)
3. BDPA Fosters Technology Education
4. Black Enterprise Magazine - Cyberwise
5. Careers in IT - Typical Career Path
6. Complete Guide to Accredited Online Colleges
7. GEEKS GONE GREAT goes One on One with Dr. Randal Pinkett
8. How to Answer the 'Tell Me About Yourself' Interview Question
9. Job Growth Is Likely Next Year. The Question Is: How Much?
10. The job market is improving for African Americans in IT

Soulclap to Milt Haynes for putting this weekly compilation together for us!

A Capital Time in the Nation's Capitol

Diversity/Careers magazine wrote a great article on the recently held BDPA national conference. The article was entitled, 'A capital time in the nation’s capitol' and it included information on our youth education programs, ITSMF and our incoming national officers. The article starts off as follows:

The 2007 national technology conference of Black Data Processing Associates (BDPA) in Washington, DC had something for everyone: youth activities and competitions, high-powered technical seminars, career-building panel discussions and wonderful networking opportunities. Corporate sponsors were recognized at several events, and the conference wound up with a well-attended two-day career fair and a gala banquet.

The Philadelphia, PA chapter took away honors as chapter of the year. The Cincinnati chapter was first runner-up.

Click here to read the full article
Diversity/Careers magazine is a bi-monthly magazine for IT professionals. One of the great benefits of membership is that we get a complimentary subscription to this magazine. Are you getting your copy? More important ... what do you remember about the conference in Washington DC?