Welcome To the
Black Data Processing Associates
Kansas City Chapter (BDPA-KCC)


BDPA is a non-for-profit organization who's mission is to promote professional growth of our members and give back to the community. Currently, the Kansas City membership consists of 30 plus IT professionals from the Greater Kansas City area. We conduct the General Meetings the second Wednesday of every month. All of these meetings are free and open to the public. For information on the location of the monthly meeting click here.

2003 KC President Larry Harris

Message from 2003 KCC President Larry Harris

BDPA Kansas City- Vision for 2003 The Chapter's vision is to provide a forum for the membership to update and improve its skill sets, through participation in a variety of educational opportunities and to provide an opportunity for the membership to participate in the partnership that has been formed with the W.E.B. Dubois learning center.
Our Mission is to provide a world-class opportunity for our members to acquire sought after skill sets and the opportunity to practice those skills.
Our Goals include presentation of classes in soft skills as well as Java, SQL Server, C++, Access, .Net and Web development.
Our Strategy will include the continuing support of the partnership with the W.E.B. Dubois Learning Center and other technology firms as well as sponsoring community wide workshops.


Register now for the 2003 National BDPA Conference in Philadelphia, PA August 13-17 2003!

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Kansas City BDPA Works With the Community

Currently, our chapter is working with students in the community to prepare them for the National High School Computer Competition (HSCC). This competition takes place at the National BDPA conference in August of each year. Read more information about the HSCC and meet the 2002 High School Computer Competition Team.

Check back often to get an update on how Kansas City BDPA works in the Community!