Hand Tech
Up to 15% Discounts on Online Training available for BDPA Members.

Hertz
10% to 30% Discounts for BDPA (Mention BDPA - CDP# 431590 )

Diversity/Careers Magazine
Free Subscription for BDPA Members (A $120 value)

Black Enterprise Magazine
Discount on Subscriptions ($15 for BDPA Members)

New Horizons Computer Learning Centers
BDPA Member and Group Discounts. Contact Marita Escobar of New Horizons DC.

FatBrain.com Books Website
Additional 5% off All Orders of $75 or More!

Computer World Subscription
Computerworld one year subscription for $68.00/51 issues. The rate represents a savings of over 73% off the regular price of $5.00 per issue.

AVUE Technologies
With an unsurpassed network of qualified IT professionals, executives, and entrepreneurs, it is only fitting that we join forces with Avue Technologies, a firm that is highly regarded for its aggressive innovation and advocacy of behalf of its federal government clients seeking the broadest possible outreach to promote diversity in hiring. Through this new partnership, our membership will gain direct access to Avue's customer base of over 25 Federal departments and agencies representing an estimated 2003 workforce of over 1,682,985 employees. Through the BDPA employment site portal our members are able to access and apply for Federal job opportunities and receive notification of opportunities of interest. For agencies that are clients of Avue Digital Services™, members are able to expedite their application directly to these agencies and monitor progress through the selection process on a 365/24/7 basis. For agencies that are not yet Avue clients, applicants are able to automatically generate and print a hard copy resume from a "base profile" maintained on line. In addition, the site provides our members with a wide range of expert information with respect to the entire spectrum of employee relations, EEO, Civil Rights, and other workforce management issues.

Networking Opportunities
Through BDPA you can meet individuals that may lead to a tremendous boost to your career. Concentrated within this organization are CIOs from small to major corporations, IT professionals, employment recruiters, entrepreneurs, educators, students and academicians.

Professional Development
BDPA provides workshops and seminars by industry experts to assist members in developing their technical skills. Members are available to answer technical questions and to give technical guidance. Members also gain valuable managerial experience by taking part in hundreds of leadership positions at the national, regional and local levels.

Early Exposure To Emerging Technologies
BDPA attracts as a means for public exposure, the new and innovative technologies that will shape IT in the future. BDPA offers you a direct connection to upcoming technologies that are making a difference.

Support for Entrepreneurs
Through entrepreneur workshops, conferences, and networking events, BDPA highlights the outstanding achievement, products and services of our entrepreneur members. Our concentration of IT professionals will offer you opportunities within one group not accessible anywhere else.

Communications
BDPA is a great source of information related to the African American Community and its bridge to IT. Our publications, web site and online community email lists are constantly updated with key information that will assist you in this field.

Pre-College Programs
Early preparation of the next IT generation of IT professionals is a primary emphasis for BDPA. Our Pre-College educational programs such as the National BDPA High School Computer Competition (HSCC), our National Youth Conference and a myriad of locally supported programs are making tremendous differences in the community.

Community Outreach
BDPA engages in local and national community services events and activities including, pre-college outreach and community training, Black Family Technology Awareness Week and Community Technology Centers.

Social Connections
BDPA has provided a social outlet for like minded IT students and professionals to share perspectives and visions. When relocating to new communities, BDPA is often the first source for friends and acquaintances.

Membership Categories - Annual Dues vary by chapter

• Regular Member, chapter dues may apply.
• Associate Members, chapter dues may apply.
• Retirees, chapter dues may apply.