Wayne Hicks, executive director of the BDPA Education and Technology Foundation, made a presentation at the April 2008 program meeting hosted by BDPA Washington DC chapter. He tried to share his answer to the question, "Why BDPA in Washington DC?"

1. Use BDPA to Advance Your Career April 24, 2008 Wayne Hicks National BDPA Past President BETF Executive Director

6. Mission/Vision Our mission: BDPA is a member focused organization that exists to provide professional development programs, services and community outreach to position its members at the forefront of the information technology industry. Our vision: Is to be a powerful advocate for our stakeholders’ interest within the global technology industry.

8. Challenge: What Will You Do To Change The Future?

9. Classroom to the Boardroom College Internships Adopt-a-School Adopt-a-Class High School Computer Camp (Phase 1) High School Computer Competition (Reg’l, Nat’l) Professional Development Corporate Advisory Council IT Senior Management Forum

10. Empowering Our Community with 21st Century Technology Community Technology Centers Certification Computer Learning Center BDPA IT Institute Technology Network Technicians Market Hires Contractor/Consultant IT Employee IT Entrepreneur High School Technology Programs Computer Club Computer Competition (Citywide, Suburban, NBDPA) Computer Training Program Interview Preparation Program College Summer Internship Program Cincinnati State Xavier University University of Cincinnati

18. Contact Information Web Site: www.bdpa-dc.org Internet: [email_address] Office: 611 Pennsylvania SE, #213 Washington DC 20003-4303 Phone: (301) 333-6130 x266

19. Questions