2007 Youth Education Kick-off For our High School Computer Competition Program & Middle School Computer Terminology Program
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Special Event
February 10, 2007
10:00AM - 2:00PM

Genworth Financial
Building 4
6620 W. Broad Street
Richmond, VA

The Black Data Processing Associates Richmond Chapter Invites 8th – 12th grade Students & Parents to Attend Our 2007 Youth Education Kick-off For our High School Computer Competition Program & Middle School Computer Terminology Program

Students will be trained in Web Programming, Web Page development, Computer Terminology, Team Building, Presentation Skills and much more! Training sessions will be held on Saturdays, from February 17, 2007, through August 11, 2007. Upon completion of the training program, a team of five students will be selected to travel to the National BDPA Computer Competition held at the Wardman Park Marriott Hotel in Washington DC on August 15-18, 2007 to compete for College Scholarships. Travel expenses will be paid by BDPA-Richmond. All students will have the opportunity to attend the Youth Conference held at the National Conference at a discounted rate based on Fund Raising efforts throughout the program.

Students must be 8th – 12th graders. A $15 membership fee & $10 book fee is due at the first training session. Please RSVP by contacting Carlos Watts at 804 751-5171.

Our Guiding Principle: "Educate to Elevate"

BDPA is a pro-active community service organization with the mission of “Educating the community through technological knowledge". As a member, you are provided opportunities to enhance your networking skills, play an active role in planning, developing, and implementing local and national projects designed to meet BDPA’s goals and objectives as well as enhance your personal and professional goals. BDPA members have an opportunity to be elected to national and local offices, chair committees/tasks forces and participate in committee/business area activities. The skills gained through taking on responsibilities in BDPA prove to be a valuable asset to one’s professional and personal life.