The recipient entity's physical address:
           2902 LaSalle St Monroe La 71202

The recipient entity's mailing address (if different):
           PO Box 9034 Monroe La 71202

Type of Entity (for instance, a nonprofit corporation):  Non-Profit Corporation

If the entity is a corporation, list the names of the incorporators:
          

The last four digits of the entity's taxpayer ID number:  0139

What is the dollar amount of the request?  $250,000

What type of request is this?  General Appropriation

Is this entity in good standing with the Secretary of State?  Yes

Provide the name of each member of the recipient entity's governing board and officers:
           Essie Maxwell President/Executive Director 1500 N 19th St Ste 9 Monroe, LA 71201. LaTonya Blakey Finance Manager 106 Crystal Creek Dr. Red Oak Tx 75154
Larry Burrell Strategic Planning Director 1500 N 19th St Ste 9 Monroe La 71201

Provide a summary of the project or program:
           “Advancing Careers from the classroom to the boardroom”
Our Mission
To be the leading and most recognized organization in enabling digital leadership preparedness for aspiring diverse professionals.

Our Vision
To build a pipeline of diverse professionals and aspiring students in the STEM and digital technology fields.

BDPA Monroe Chapter non-profit organization is the premier organization focused on nurturing and developing diverse working professionals and future IT leaders in the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) and all digital technology fields. For more than 40 years, BDPA enabled the upward mobility of African Americans and other minorities, who are at risk with low to moderate income and reside in disenfranchised communities, in the Information Technology (IT) and STEM fields.

Our purpose is to serve and elevate students (middle /high school) and young adults (18-26 ages) in or out of school for the many IT job opportunities, while building a talented and diverse group of people in the most creative and innovative workforce for Ouachita Parish and the State of Louisiana.

BDPA Monroe Chapter offers a unique opportunity to connect with others to share knowledge amongst a community of peers through:

Youth STEM Program: Throughout the year training programs:
High School Programs. The National High School Computer Competition, (HSCC) College Programs, Adult Programs
Provide virtual and physical experiences aimed at advancing the careers of our adult members. Leadership Development Programs
Through partners we endeavor to accelerate the development and growth of leaders to reach their full potential.

Monroe BDPA Chapter partnered with Cisco Industries to ensure Ouachita Parish's workforce is skilled, trained and experienced in IT jobs that don't require a college degree, which are college accredited. The following are a few certifications that are provided:

Cybersecurity, Networking Switches, C++,Linux, CompTIA, HTML(website/mobile app development),JavaScript, Drone Courses and Licenses, when applicable

BDPA Monroe Chapter members are trained (via virtually or in person) within a robust learning platform. In person or virtual tutoring is provided to prepare for the pre-certification test and certification exam. We discovered that the participants in Ouachita Parish who are in failing schools or out of school are unable to pursue IT opportunities due to very limited academic education and skills. Therefore, EJMAX Solution decided to create a BDPA prerequisite learning platform that simulates and integrates with part of the Cisco learning platform to host a minimum of 10,000 participants.

BDPA Monroe Chapter prerequisite learning platform is designed to provide a foundational training program that builds the confidence and academic performance for the participants with limited resources and reside in disenfranchised communities. This program includes a required learning Technology Package that also generates Industry certifications.

BDPA Monroe Chapter and Industry courses are a 12 month program which includes the Prerequisites Technology Training program (3-4 months). Evening courses and weekend courses are provided. Class structure is similar to college structure, meaning course learning in class and lab training is virtual, with tutors, if applicable.

The goal is to introduce BDPA A STEM Technology Academy to the five largest cities in the State of Louisiana. We believe training up a workforce for Louisiana future Digital Technology Transformation is crucial for the state and the people within the State.

What is the budget relative to the project for which funding is requested?:
          Salaries. . . . . . . . . . . . . $75,000
          Professional Services. . . $25,000
          Contracts . . . . . . . . . . . $0
          Acquisitions . . . . . . . . . $0
          Major Repairs . . . . . . . $0
          Operating Services. . . . $150,000
          Other Charges. . . . . . . $0

Does your organization have any outstanding audit issues or findings?  No

If 'Yes' is your organization working with the appropriate governmental agencies to resolve those issues or findings?
          Yes

What is the entity's public purpose, sought to be achieved through the use of state monies?
          Crime and Violence is prevalent in Ouachita Parish and the entire state of Louisiana. BDPA will provide Education, Training, and Exposure that generates job opportunities to promote financial wellness and wealth for the whole family. The main focus is to provide people with limited resources that live in disenfranchised communities the opportunities to obtain high paying jobs while working virtually in Louisiana for companies in the world. This provides economic development for the entire state and will reduce crime and violence in our parishes. Character development, Entrepreneurship, Financial Literacy, Mentorship and a Strong Supportive support system allows the students to have a firm foundation for high quality jobs within the information Technology field. In addition, forming alliances with the churches and other non profit agencies for supportive services ensures all gaps are filled.

What are the goals and objectives for achieving such purpose?
          BDPA includes secondary education and post secondary education elements that contains relevant career and technical content in a coordinated non duplicative progression of courses. These courses align with secondary education and post secondary education to adequately prepare students for success. Students will receive industry recognized credential or certificate at the postsecondary level or lead to immediate job placement with the IT industry.

To build a pipeline of diverse professionals and aspiring students in the STEM and digital technology fields. Our objective is to serve and elevate students (middle /high school) and young adults (18-26 ages) in or out of school for the many IT job opportunities that requires only Industry certifications. BDPA learning platforms provides
in person, virtual training, tutoring and supportive services to identify and assist with the mental stress of the students.

What is the proposed length of time estimated by the entity to accomplish the purpose?
           The course is 12-18mos, which includes a 3 month required Tech Pack prerequisite class on computer skills and beginners coding.

If any elected or appointed state official or an immediate family member of such an official is an officer, director, trustee, or employee of the recipient entity who receives compensation or holds any ownership interest therein:
     (a) If an elected or appointed state official, the name and address of the official and the office held by such person:
                 N/A
    
     (b) If an immediate family member of an elected or appointed state official, the name and address of such person; the name, address, and office of the official to whom the person is related; and the nature of the relationship:
                 N/A

     (c) The percentage of the official's or immediate family member's ownership interest in the recipient entity, if any:
                 N/A

     (d) The position, if any, held by the official or immediate family member in the recipient entity:
                  N/A

If the recipient entity has a contract with any elected or appointed state official or an immediate family member of such an official or with the state or any political subdivision of the state:
(a) If the contract is with an elected or appointed state official, provide the name and address of the official and the office held by such person: 
               N/A

(b) If the contract is with an immediate family member of an elected or appointed state official:
          Provide the name and address of such person:
               N/A

          Provide the name, address, and office of the official to whom the person is related:
                N/A

          What is the nature of the relationship?  N/A

(c) If the contract is with the state or a political subdivision of the state, provide the name and address of the state entity or political subdivision of the state:
                 N/A

(d) The nature of the contract, including a description of the goods or services provided or to be provided pursuant to the contract:
               N/A


Contact Information
name:  Essie Maxwell 
                                       address:  1500 N 19th St Suite 9 Monroe LA 71201
                                       phone:  318 348 9168
                                       fax: 
                                       e-mail:  ejmaxsolution@gmail.com
                                       relationship to entity:  President