Partnership began in 1998 through the national Conference Corporate Sponsor initiative. Aetna continues to provide use of corporate facility for meetings sponsor of events.
Partnership began in 1996 through the local corporate partner initiative. The Hartford has continued to provide financial support of the high school computer learning program and continued use of corporate educational facilities and computer labs as a primary training location.
Partnership began in 2002 through the community outreach initiative. Corporate sponsor of HSCC program for 2003 -2005, membership campaign and Corporate Advisory Council member.
Over the past couple of years, CIGNA has been a strong catalyst behind the growth of the Hartford chapter. In addition to sponsoring the memberships of its employees who are part of the Hartford chapter, CIGNA has also been a strong financial contributor to the HSCC program. On a National level, CIGNA has been a Corporate Sponsor and an active participant in the National Conference.
Benefits of BDPA Partnership:
Recruitment
Enhance plans to measure labor pool resources within the knowledge corridors (New Haven, CT to Springfield, MA.)
Attract/source/retain next generation of Technology workers (College, Professional ranks)
New Internship opportunity for local Junior/Senior High School students who participated in HSCC program
Retention
Mentor opportunities for those beginning their IT careers
Additional outlet for IT employees to hone skills and take leadership positions
Sponsorship of BDPA membership for IT employees
Supplier Diversity
Additional avenue to partner with viable minority suppliers
Community Outreach
Corporate Advisory Council chartered board member
Continued National Sponsorship Participation Level