BDPA Joins ITEC Conference in Cincinnati OH

Johnathan HolifieldJohnathan HolifieldGreater Cincinnati Greater Cincinnati

Chamber of CommerceChamber of Commerce

Wayne HicksWayne Hicks IRS & Black DataIRS & Black DataProcessing AssociatesProcessing Associates

Ann NicholsonAnn Nicholson Cintech Soulutions Inc.Cintech Soulutions Inc.

Sharron MillerSharron Miller Greater CincinnatiGreater CincinnatiUrban LeagueUrban League

Toni MilesToni Miles Interactive Business Interactive Business SystemsSystems

Presenters:Presenters:

Greater CincinnatiGreater CincinnatiChamber of CommerceChamber of Commerce

Johnathan HolifieldJohnathan Holifield

Greater CincinnatiGreater CincinnatiChamber of CommerceChamber of Commerce

Johnathan HolifieldJohnathan Holifield

Cincinnati IRS CenterCincinnati IRS Center&&

Black Data Black Data ProcessingProcessingAssociatesAssociates

Wayne HicksWayne Hicks

SITESSITES ProgramProgram

Student InformationTechnology & Scholarship

(SITES)

Student InformationTechnology & Scholarship

(SITES)

Black Data ProcessingAssociates

Black Data ProcessingAssociates

Mission StatementMission Statement

“BDPA Cincinnati Chapter is amember focused organization thatexists to provide professionaldevelopment programs, services andcommunity outreach to position itsmembers at the forefront of theinformation technology industry.”

“BDPA Cincinnati Chapter is amember focused organization thatexists to provide professionaldevelopment programs, services andcommunity outreach to position itsmembers at the forefront of theinformation technology industry.”

OrganizationOrganization OverviewOverview• National Organization founded in 1975• Cincinnati chapter founded in 1989• Cincinnati -> 2nd largest chapter in

country!• Chapter of the Year (runner-up)• Comeback Chapter of the Year• Most Improved Chapter of the Year• Cincinnati, fastest growing chapter

• National Organization founded in 1975• Cincinnati chapter founded in 1989• Cincinnati -> 2nd largest chapter in

country!• Chapter of the Year (runner-up)• Comeback Chapter of the Year• Most Improved Chapter of the Year• Cincinnati, fastest growing chapter

The BDPA Education LifeCycle Program

Summer InternshipProgram (College)

Adopt-a-SchoolAdopt-a-Class

Computer Camp & HSComputer Competition

Youth TechnologySeminar Series

Professional Development

Corporate Advisory CouncilIT Senior ManagementForum

Computer CampComputer Camp

2000 National CompetitionTeam & Coaches

2000 National CompetitionTeam & Coaches

Youth TechnologyYouth TechnologySeminar SeriesSeminar Series

2001 SITES Program Status2001 SITES Program Status

The 2001 program is in the planning stage.The total cost for this 3-part SITES program isa little over $20,000. We are seeking thefunding and volunteers for the 2001 program.

The 2001 program is in the planning stage.The total cost for this 3-part SITES program isa little over $20,000. We are seeking thefunding and volunteers for the 2001 program.

Corporate SponsorsCorporate Sponsors(as of November 2000)(as of November 2000)

•• AmBit TechnologyAmBit Technology•• BrassRing BrassRing Inc.Inc.•• CSC ConsultingCSC Consulting•• Compaq ComputerCompaq Computer•• ConvergysConvergys•• The GapThe Gap•• PlanetFeedbackPlanetFeedback.com.com•• UC Medical CenterUC Medical Center

•• Global LeadGlobal LeadManagementManagementConsultantsConsultants

•• Greater CincinnatiGreater CincinnatiChamber ofChamber ofCommerceCommerce

•• Interactive BusinessInteractive BusinessSystemsSystems

•• IBMIBM

Contact InformationContact Information

•• Web Site: Web Site: http://www.http://www.bdpabdpa--cincycincy.org.org

•• Office: Office: PO Box 429215PO Box 429215•• Cincinnati, Ohio 45242-9215 Cincinnati, Ohio 45242-9215•••• Phone: Phone: (513) 573-9289(513) 573-9289

•• Presenter: Presenter: Wayne Hicks, PresidentWayne Hicks, President•• president@ [email protected]

Ann NicholsonAnn Nicholson

Cintech Solutions Inc.Cintech Solutions Inc.

Cintech Solutions, Inc. 17

IT Workforce Development

Ann NicholsonDirector, Human ResourcesCintech Solutions, Inc.


Introduction

Cintech Solutions, Inc. A rapidly growing software

development company Need to obtain, retain and develop

exceptional IT employees at all levels


Topics of Discussion Employment challenges Educational issues A meeting of the minds A path to leadership Next steps


Employment Challenges Critical shortage of qualified

candidates More positions available NOW

than ever before Continuing growing need for IT

positions


Educational Issues

What’s needed: A fresh look at appropriate

training for today’s IT positions New avenues for employer input More flexibility in programs to

benefit students, employers, educational institutions and the community


A Meeting of the Minds Collaborative effort between

business and education Greater influence in the

development and retention of a quality IT workforce


A Path to Leadership To provide a smooth transition from

high school to college To provide a smooth transition from

a two-year educational program to the IT workforce

To facilitate completion of a four- year degree while a productive member of the IT workforce

To develop the leaders of tomorrow


Next Steps Completion of proposal to

State of Ohio for funding Program support from local

businesses and educational institutions working together

Greater Cincinnati Greater Cincinnati Urban League Urban League

Sharron MillerSharron Miller

of Greater Cincinnatiof Greater Cincinnati

WorkforceDevelopmentWorkforce

Development

Urban LeagueUrban League

Urban LeagueUrban LeagueSix Programs

uu Computer Skills TrainingComputer Skills Traininguu Project S.O.A.R. Project S.O.A.R.uu F.A.M.E. F.A.M.E.uu E.A.R.N. E.A.R.N.uu Man Made Man Madeuu YECAP YECAP

Computer Skills Training ClassComputer Skills Training Class11~ Week Program

This program is designed to help studentsThis program is designed to help studentsgain skills in the following software applications:gain skills in the following software applications:

: Microsoft Word: Microsoft Excel: Microsoft Publisher: Window 98: Internet Basic: Microsoft PowerPoint: Microsoft Access: Career & Life Value Skills

Project SOARProject SOAR

Assisting unemployed or under-employed people withAssisting unemployed or under-employed people withskills in job readiness, while providing life changingskills in job readiness, while providing life changing

strategies, so they can not only find a job, but a career.strategies, so they can not only find a job, but a career.

6~ Week Program

F.A.M.E.F.A.M.E.

uu Intensive Case ManagementIntensive Case Managementuu Assessment/Intake Assessment/Intakeuu Support Service Program Referrals Support Service Program Referralsuu Career & Life Value Skills Career & Life Value Skillsuu Employment Assistance Employment Assistance

E.A.R.N.E.A.R.N.uu Customized Earn Site Placement/ Work Experience Customized Earn Site Placement/ Work Experienceuu Academic Enhancement GED/ABE Academic Enhancement GED/ABEuu Job Development Referral Program Job Development Referral Programuu Retention Follow-up Retention Follow-upuu Internship with employersInternship with employersuu in the community in the community

Man MadeMan Made

uu Assist in developing healthy relationships Assist in developing healthy relationshipswith children & partners.with children & partners.

uu Increase financial contribution Increase financial contributionuu Improve self-confidence Improve self-confidenceuu Assist with becoming better money managers Assist with becoming better money managersuu Assist with development of job search skills Assist with development of job search skillsuu Help gain marketable skills Help gain marketable skills

8~ Week Program

YECAPYECAPYouthYouth EmpowermentEmpowerment

& Career Advancement Program& Career Advancement ProgramAn “Earn-While-You-Learn-Program” For High School Students:

•• Job Readiness Training Job Readiness Training•• Career Exploration Career Exploration•• Life Skills Life Skills•• Internships with Local Businesses Internships with Local Businesses

ComprehensiveComprehensive

uu Open to the publicOpen to the publicOrientations M,W,F at 10:00am and Tuesdays at 6:00pmOrientations M,W,F at 10:00am and Tuesdays at 6:00pm

uu Resume Preparation and Interview Skills Resume Preparation and Interview SkillsSeminarSeminar

uu Practice Interviews Practice Interviews

uu Internet Access for J ob Search Internet Access for J ob Search

uu Weekly J ob Fairs Weekly J ob Fairs

EmploymentEmploymentAssistanceAssistance

YYEESSourourmploymentmployment

ourceource

Employer Employer && Urban League Urban LeagueRelationshipsRelationships

Workforce DevelopmentWorkforce Development

“Opening doors…Building futures”“Opening doors…Building futures”

Toni MilesToni Miles

Interactive Interactive Business SystemsBusiness Systems

Welcome

ITECPARTICIPANTS

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT 2000 AND BEYONDEvolution of IT Consulting


InfoWorld 11/6/2000


· Evolution of hardware and software

· Evolution of IT consulting


Evolution of Hardware and Software

· Cost is a small factor in hardware selection

· Software proliferation

· Advent of “appliance” technology


InfoWorld 11/6/2000


TRADITIONAL CONSULTANTSKILLED INDIVIDUAL CONTRIBUTOR


2000 AND BEYONDTRUE BUSINESS CONSULTANT


· How can the IT Consulting Firms contributeto Workforce Development in the GreaterCincinnati area?· Serve with advisory groups to

educational institutions· Develop internships programs

· Through our National RecruitingNetwork continue to recruit professionalsto the Greater Cincinnati area

QUESTIONS?

Thank You Thank You For AttendingFor Attending

Happy Holidays!Happy Holidays!