DECEMBER 2012 | Volume 37 | eNewsletter  12.03.12

 BDPA! New entry level opportunities for Java and C# Developers at CSC! Read more... 

BDPA Orlando -- I/ITSEC December 3-6, 2012. The National Training and Simulation Association (NTSA) is hosting the world's largest modeling, simulation and training conference in Orlando, this week.  Select here to read more about NTSA's "STEM Initiative" and how NBDPA members in Orlando and Tampa can get involved.   BDPA New York is hosting a Holiday Mixer and Fundraiser, Tuesday, December 4, 2012 from 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM. National BDPA's New York Chapter is NBDPA's 2012 Chapter of the Year. BDPA-DC and NSBE-AEDC are supporting a Holiday event and fundraiser on Friday, December 7, 2012 for the NSBE Pre-College Initiative (PCI) program. Join area STEM professionals and IT executives. Select here for more details...    BDPA Chicago, MillerCoors, and 100 Black Men of Chicago are supporting a Holiday event and fundraiser on Friday, December 7, 2012 for volunteerism and community leadership. Select here to RSVP...    BDPA Cleveland Annual Coat and Toy Drive will be held on Saturday,December 7, 2012. Select here to RSVP...   BDPA Philadelphia is hosting their year-end power networking event on Friday, December 7, 2012. "Advancing IT Careers From the Classroom to the Board Room."  Visit us to learn more...   BDPA Chicago is hosting its Year-End celebration on Friday, December 14, 2012 featuring a Wine Tasting & Toy Drive. To RSVP, select here to read more...    BDPA Los Angeles will host its Annual Scholarship and Awards Luncheon on Saturday, December 15, 2012. Click here to RSVP and reserve luncheon tickets. This year's event is co-sponsored by Sempra Energy and Raytheon.    BDPA-DC is hosting their annual Pancake Dinner for HSCC and IT Showcase students and alumni on Friday, December 21, 2012. Select here to RSVP, join us, and discover new 2013 Internships, Grants, and Scholarship opportunities for 2013. BDPA-DC celebrates its 35th Anniversary and will host the 35th Annual National BDPA Technology Conference, August 13-17, 2013. Discover more about us at IHOP.  Recruiters also invited!   Select here for other BDPA, Public, ICT Industry, and Member-Only invitations to special events near you.

NBDPA MEMBERS: Additional nformation regarding Inauguration Gala Tickets, next year's National BDPA Technology Conference in Washington, D.C., Corporate Memberships, STEM Diversity & Inclusion, Sponsorships, Scholarships, and Summer Internships for BDPA student members also are exclusively available  to members by visiting BDPA.org and BETF.org. Join, renew, or update Membership Profiles today!  bt  

"Leadership" is a Contact Sport. Above (L-R), Ms. Jessye Bemley, North Carolina A&T State University; Midshipman First Class [Senior Year] Lisa Stevenson, Duke University; and Mr. Francisco Nunez, of Morehouse College are BDPA IT Showcase (ITSC) and BDPA High School Computer Competition (HSCC) alumni excelling in their respective fields of study while pursuing STEM  careers.  Each of them, along with hundreds of other BDPA student member alumni, is a current beneficiary of your Chapters' mentoring, financial support, scholarships, and internship opportunities afforded to all BDPA Student Members. This Holiday Season, support industry with local community leaders and student members.  Attend local BDPA Chapter fundraisers and STEM events. Contact us. Visit BDPA.org and BETF.org to renew, join, or follow calendars for local events.  bt