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National BDPA and WorkplaceDiversity.com Announce Winners of the 1ST Annual Best Companies for Blacks in Technology Award

National BDPA and WorkplaceDiversity.com Announce Winners of the 1ST Annual Best Companies for Blacks in Technology Award

Published 07-24-03

Submitted by Black Data Processing Associates

GREENBELT, MD and LIVINGSTON, NJ - The National BDPA (Black Data Processing Associates) (www.bdpa.org) and WorkplaceDiversity.com (www.WorkplaceDiversity.com), the source for diversity talent, announced Allstate Insurance, Blackwell Consulting Services, FleetBoston Financial and Lockheed Martin as the winners of the 1st Annual Best Companies for Blacks in Technology Award. The Top Company for Blacks in Technology will receive the prestigious Epsilon Award that will be presented at the BDPA 2003 25th Annual National Conference to be held August 13-17, 2003 at the Marriott Hotel in Philadelphia, PA. The Epsilon Award is presented annually to the top company in the nation that promotes a workplace and environment that supports the advancement of Blacks in the information technology industry.

WorkplaceDiversity.com is a job search web site for corporate recruiters who want to make a good faith effort to reach experienced diversity talent. The site bridges the gap between companies that support diversity and experienced diversity candidates by providing one central location to post open positions.

BDPA, a national organization, is the premier organization for African Americans in Information Technology (IT). Founded in 1975, BDPA is celebrating a 27-year commitment to closing the digital divide. "We are very pleased to recognize the outstanding contributions that these companies have made for Blacks in Technology," said National BDPA President, Milt Haynes. "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 is the voice of African Americans in IT," said Dan Honig, Chief Operating Officer of WorkplaceDiversity.com. "WorkplaceDiversity.com is honored to be working with BDPA because it is committed to closing the digital divide and helping African American IT professionals advance." Added Honig, "We are very pleased to recognize these companies that are truly practicing workplace diversity in their IT departments."

Of the over 80 BDPA Corporate Sponsors and Supporters invited to participate in this inaugural study, there were less than 25 responses. Companies were asked to complete a comprehensive survey that rated their performance in the areas of Demographics, Diversity Programs, Diversity (Training, Affinity Groups), Tenure, Promotions and Terminations, Diversity Recruiting, Career Path Programs, Minority Vendor Programs, and Community Outreach. Will Bundy, National BDPA Outside Director, said, "Responses were not unexpected. Some companies are making significant progress while others are doing what is required to meet minimum standards." Added Bundy, "Our BDPA survey questions are the right ones to cause reflection on whether programs value Diversity and build opportunities that work. Our winners have demonstrated a commitment to people and an understanding that Diversity has a bottom line business case value."

About National BDPA

Earl Pace and the late David Wimberly founded BDPA in 1975. BDPA has 3,000 members in over 40 chapters in the US. BDPA is a global member focused organization that positions its members at the forefront of the IT industry. BDPA is committed to delivering IT excellence to its members, strategic partners, and community. Its national headquarters is located in Greenbelt, Maryland. For additional information, contact 800-727-BDPA or www.bdpa.org.

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. For more information about WorkplaceDiversity.com, please visit www.WorkplaceDiversity.com, or call (973) 992-7311.

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