MEMBERSHIP
The moment you join our New York Chapter, you begin to enjoy membership.
Membership in BDPA means that you have a partner in achieving your career goals and aspirations. Through our many programs and initiatives, BDPA offers a variety of reasons for IT professionals and students to join. With membership you always have access to best in class benefits and resources that will support your career from the classroom to the boardroom. As technology professionals competing in a global market, we must never stop learning or growing.
ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP DUES
Full-time Student Member – $25.00
Full-time College Student Member – $25.00
Full Member –
$100.00 per year;
$400.00 5 years
Lifetime Member – $1000.00
LEADERSHIP
Be part of a national movement and make a difference in the lives of African American information technology professionals as we work together to create the changes needed for diverse work environments and supportive communities.
Leadership
Develop career advancing leadership skills from people who care about your future. Maximize the career-boosting value of your BDPA membership by participating in volunteer opportunities that match your professional goals and strengthen your existing skills.
Networking.
NETWORKING
Exchange ideas, explore business and career opportunities, and share common goals with African American IT professionals across the nation. Connect with mentors, colleagues, entrepreneurs, and senior level managers that can assist you in making the right connections to place you on an upward career path.
Education & Career Enhancement
Participate in BDPA programs and certification courses that are specifically designed to provide professional and career development opportunities. Gain access to special resources like the BDPA Career Center to find a new job, or to the BDPA IT Institute to upgrade your skills or to earn certifications. Ask our Membership Team for more information or visit Program Services for more information.
Youth Education
Involvement in the Professional Development, High School Computer Competition, and Mentoring programs allows you to aid in the personal and professional development of African Americans while raising awareness of issues affecting technology professionals