Programs
We've highlighted a few of the programs by our member organizations. Please
contact the respective organization directly for more information.
Black Data Processing Association
The BDPA Cleveland Chapter hosts
the Student Information Technology Scholarship (SITES)
program. BDPA is
currently training students from several high schools using a
computer lab at Tri-C Eastern campus (1st Saturday of
each month). Please
refer to the BDPA web site for more:
http://www.bdpa-cleveland.org/bdpa_computer_comp.html
National Association of Black
Accountants
The Cleveland Chapter of NABA
participates in the Community – Volunteer Income Tax Assistance
program, which prepares taxes for low-income individuals for free.
National Technical Association
The Cleveland Chapter of NTA offers
an educational program called New Approach to Self Achievement (N.A.S.A.)
project.This is a
six week summer program for 50 inner city youths in the 6th,
7th, and 8th grades. This is an Afrocentric program with parents serving as
managers on Saturdays. The
program is held Monday through Thursday and Saturday. The
chapter also sponsors a basketball outing on Thursdays at the
Fairview Recreation Center from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. http://www.ntaonline.org
President’s Council
The President’s Council
Foundation’s Emerging Entrepreneur Program was created in response
to the mentoring and training void for African American
entrepreneurs. The
objective of the emerging entrepreneurs program is to provide access
to innovative ideas and to provide tools to help entrepreneurs grow
their businesses.
The President’s Council partners
with Baldwin-Wallace College. Professors
from Baldwin-Wallace College team up with seasoned African American
entrepreneurs to teach a variety of topics and present case studies.
Classes are held once a month.
Members of the President’s Council serve as mentors for the
emerging entrepreneurs. The
selection criteria for the Emerging Entrepreneurs program is as
follows:
- The
entrepreneur must have been in the existing business for a
minimum of three years
- The
entrepreneur must have an associate degree or the equivalent in
work experience
- The
business must have a high propensity for growth
Interested entrepreneurs should call
Cheryl Liggins at 216-771-8702. For additional information on the President’s Council,
visit their web site. www.thepresidentscouncil.com
