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LA HR219
Resolution
Status
5/28/2025
Primary Sponsor
Pat Moore
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AI Summary
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Louisiana House of Representatives commends Black Data Processing Associates (BDPA), a global organization established in 1975, for 50 years of developing future information technology leaders in S.T.E.A.M. and digital technology fields
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BDPA provides education, exposure, and hands-on training for high school students and young adults, offering industry certifications in cybersecurity, networking, blockchain, Python, and JavaScript
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BDPA Monroe Chapter, a nonprofit led by founder EJ Maxwell, operates the BDPA S.T.E.A.M. Academy in Monroe, Louisiana, serving middle school, high school students, and young adults ages 18-28
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Academy courses provide industry certifications in data science, cybersecurity, Linux, C++ programming, and Java coding to prepare Louisiana's workforce for the digital technology industry
Legislative Description
Commends Black Data Processing Associates (BPDA) for fifty years of developing future IT leaders in Science, Technology, Engineering, Agriculture, and Math (S.T.E.A.M.) and digital technology fields
COMMENDATIONS
Last Action
Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.
5/30/2025