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Where Your Sponsorship Makes an Impact
1. AI for ALL Workshops
Turning AI Curiosity into Capability
Summary:
A dynamic, hands-on workshop series that brings AI education to urban communities leveraging a humanistic approach and interactive learning. Participants gain real-world skills from AI prompting to assistant design, responsible AI, AI-powered sales tools, content monetization, and custom chatbot development—turning curiosity into immediate, usable capability. Learn More!
Sponsor Value:
- Offers high visibility through branded workshop materials, videos, and promotions.
- Connects sponsors to a pipeline of emerging, AI-literate talent ready to innovate.
- Empowers participants with foundational AI skills and ignites career aspirations in technology.
2. AI Spark PMO (Program Management Office)
From Learning to Launching AI Solutions
Summary
The AI Spark PMO is BDPA Cleveland’s flagship 8-week accelerator—built to help underrepresented entrepreneurs and creatives move from AI awareness to launching real, AI-powered products. It’s more than a program. It’s a practical, high-impact runway for innovation, economic mobility, and scalable tech solutions. Learn More!
Sponsor Value
- Early AI Venture Access: Get front-row access to AI-powered MVPs and connect with diverse startup talent solving real-world problems.
- Brand Spotlight: Your organization featured prominently across program materials, workshops, and the high-visibility showcase event.
- Champion Inclusive Innovation: Drive economic mobility by supporting diverse tech founders and bridging the digital divide in Greater Cleveland.
3. SITES (Youth Programs)
Summary
BDPA’s SITES drives high schoolers toward tech leadership via the High School Coding Competition and IT Showcase, offering intense training and national showcases. Learn More!
Sponsor Value:
- Fuel Innovation: Support training, tech tools, and competition experiences.
- Champion STEM Equity: Connect your brand to next-generation tech education.
- Build Talent Pipelines: Engage future-ready, diverse tech leaders.
4. Fast Track to IT
Summary
An intensive program that readies adults for tech careers through digital literacy, CompTIA prep, AI basics, and paid pre-apprenticeships, ensuring job readiness. Learn More!
Sponsor Value:
- Promote Inclusive Hiring: Invest in diverse, job-ready tech talent prepared to contribute from day one.
- Drive Economic Mobility: Support scalable programs that open doors to high-growth careers.
- Access Skilled Talent Pipelines: Back workforce traingin and apprenticeships that deliver real-world tech skills.
5. 45th Anniversary Celebration
Honoring the Past. Powering the Future.
Summary
Mark 45 years of BDPA Cleveland driving tech excellence - a celebration of past success and future potential - honoring legacy while accelerating innovation. Learn More!
Sponsor Value
- Celebrate Tech Leadership: Align your brand with 45 years of impact.
- Engage Industry Influencers: Network with Cleveland's tech leaders.
- Champion Inclusive Innovation: Support a diverse, future-ready workforce.
Let's Explore a Win-Win Partnership
Whether you're passionate about youth education, workforce development, or innovation, there's an initiative that aligns with your brand's mission.
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