), the source for diversity talent, announced the 2010 Top Companies for Blacks in Technology. The Epsilon “Star of the Highest Magnitude” Awards are presented annually to the TOP companies in the nation that promote a workplace and environment that support the advancement of Blacks in the information technology industry.
The awards were presented at the 2010 National BDPA Technology Conference Awards Gala held July 31st at the luxurious Philadelphia Marriott Downtown Hotel. "We are very pleased to recognize the outstanding contributions that Lilly has made for Blacks in Technology," said National BDPA President, Yvette Graham. “In this economy, many African Americans in technology are concerned about opportunities for both employment and advancement. It is important to recognize those exceptional companies that have provided African Americans with challenging and fulfilling career opportunities in Information Technology.”
BDPA Corporate Sponsors and Supporters were asked to complete a comprehensive survey that rated their performance in the areas of Tenure and Promotions, Career Path Programs, Minority Vendor Programs, and Community Outreach. BDPA and WorkplaceDiversity.com announced Allstate Insurance, American Airlines, Compuware, Eli Lilly, Blue Cross Blue Shield IL, NM, OK, & TX, IBM, Intel, Merck, Prudential Financial, State Farm Insurance, US Navy, Wal-Mart Stores, WellPoint, Wells Fargo as the winners of the 2010 Best Companies for Blacks in Technology Award earlier in May.
About National BDPA
Founded in 1975 by Earl Pace and the late David Wimberly, BDPA is a global member focused organization that serves the professional well-being of its stakeholders. BDPA remains committed to excellence and providing a wide spectrum of resources to members, corporate sponsors, businesses, educational institutions and the African American community. The organization is a catalyst for professional growth and technical development for those in the IT industry. With over 50 chapters across the United States, the BDPA is the premier organization for African Americans in technology.
About WorkplaceDiversity.com
WorkplaceDiversity.com (www.WorkplaceDiversity.com) is the source for diversity talent. The first career web site for companies that want to recruit experienced diversity candidates, it combines leading technology with diversity and career information from over 2,500 sources. WorkplaceDiversity.com enables experienced diversity talent to find open positions at companies that support diversity, and to obtain information and resources that will help them attain their career goals.
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