Why Go Geek?
Who: Milt Haynes, Founder, Blacks Gone Geek [bio]
Date: Thursday, July 29, 2010
Time: 1:30 - 3:00 p.m.
Date: Friday, July 30, 2010
Time: 8:30 - 10:00 a.m.
Where: Philadelphia Marriott Downtown
Synopsis
How can I use social networking tools to build an online community?
What does it take to build a successful career in the IT Industry?
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http://blacksgonegeek.org/2010BDPAConference.aspx
GEEKS GONE GREAT Salutes WILLIE JOLLEY, Motivational Speaker and Author
by Sheila Marionneaux
Willie Jolley
Motivational Speaker and Author
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Who is Willie Jolley?
There's nothing more powerful than starting your day on a positive note - be it a meditative word or inspirational deed - those were defining words from Willie Jolley, noted speaker, singer and author, who challenged everyone to develop an "attitude of excellence" using his 5 Steps for Success:
· Wake up and dream: consider the possibilities
· Show up: go beyond expectations
· Stand up: become a leader of ONE
· Step up: swing for the fences
· Think up: make up your mind to win
Who's Hiring Now! Report Updated 7/10/10
IT Job Seekers
These are exciting times!!!
I can see the demand for IT jobs really picking up. We have new companies signing up to join us at the National BDPA Career Fair all the time. And new companies were added to our Who’s Hiring Now! report too.
Check out the latest Who's Hiring Now! report at the link below.
http://blacksgonegeek.org/WhosHiringNow.aspx
BDPA 2010 Technology Career Fair
BDPA is reaching out to all Technology Job Seekers to join us live! at the BDPA 2010 National Career Fair to be held at the 32nd annual BDPA Technology Conference in Philadelphia, PA on July 28-31, 2010.
Early registration has its privileges. Register today to receive your free VIP Line Cutter Admission Pass.
Click here for more information http://blacksgonegeek.org/BDPA2010TechnologyCareerFair.aspx
Please share this information with your friends, co-workers, church members, etc so that they can help us pass the word. The key is that we must share what we know with others so we can all grow and prosper.
BDPA Epsilon Awards Recognizing Individual Achievement are awarded to technologists who are nominated by BDPA Chapters or sponsor government organizations, companies and corporations. Nominees were selected for awards in 4 categories: - Professional Achievement,
- Career Achievement,
- Outstanding Technical Contribution,
- Community Service
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2010 Technology Job Outlook Readers Poll
Results Posted
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A Whole Bunch of Job Seeker Checklists
Who's Hiring Now! Report Updated
Diversity Careers Magazine Links
Job Seeker Articles for College Students
Project Z - What's Next!
Inspiring our youth to pursue technology careers
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