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The Center for Urban Entrepreneurship &

Economic Development at Rutgers Business School

and

Black Data Processing Associates (BDPA) New Jersey Chapter

present

"Where are the Jobs & Entrepreneurship Opportunities in 2014?"

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2014

6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Rutgers Business School

1 Washington Park – Room 220 (Bove) Newark, New Jersey 07102

Our Vision: Be a powerful advocate for our stakeholders’ interests

within the technology industry!

Our Mission: BDPA-NJ is a member-focused technology organization

that delivers programs and services that serve the professional well

being of its stakeholders. BDPA is committed to delivering IT

excellence to our members, strategic partners and community. BDPA

New Jersey is a 501c3 non-profit organization established in 1981.

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BDPA New Jersey Executive Board

• President: Goldie K. Bonney

• Immediate-Past President: Hon. Coram J. Rimes

• Vice President of Finance: Ricardo A. Fullerton

• Vice President of Strategy and Planning: Wesley Wilbourn

• Vice President of Membership Services: Nekeisha Rouse

• Vice President of Marketing: Derris Boomer

• Vice President of Membership Management: OPEN

• SITES/HSCC Coordinator: OPEN

Please join us in 2015 for an array of programs and events.

• HSCC – High School Computer Camp

• BDPA NJ HSCC Student Scholarships

• FIT – Families In Technology Day

• SITES – Student Information and Technology Education & Scholarship Program

• Corporate Sponsorship and Scholarship Awards Banquet

• Professional Development Webinars

• Quarterly Program Meetings

• Student Ambassador Program

• 2015 National Conference in Washington, DC.

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Our Panelists

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Fahrenheit IT

Job Opportunities Questions

1. Where are the jobs in 2014?

2. What is the value of internships for college students?

3. Should the U.S. decrease or stop the H1-B Visas program?

4. If you were going to mentor a high school senior, which career paths

would, you push them towards?

5. How valuable is a 4-year college degree now in comparison to 30

years ago?

6. The economy is still in recovery mode. What can experienced hires

do to distinguish themselves from the competition?

7. Please provide 4 key best practices - job searchers must not forget.

(i.e. search techniques, interviews, negotiations)

8. BONUS: Higher Education costs are at an all-time high. What can

be done to offset these cost before the education bubble bursts?

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National Unemployment Rates by State (September 2014)

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Entrepreneurship Opportunities

1. Where are the entrepreneurship opportunities in 2014?

2. Are there more opportunities in Services Industries vs. Products

Industries?

3. Is it better to franchise vs. starting from scratch?

4. Are Supplier Diversity programs effective or a hindrance to

Entrepreneurs?

5. If you were going to mentor a person, which entrepreneur paths

would you push them towards?

6. Starting a new or expanding a business takes capital. What are

some financing options available?

7. What are some common pitfalls small businesses encumber?

8. Please provide 4 key best practices – entrepreneurs must not forget.

(i.e. financing, marketing, staffing)

9. BONUS: Is Obamacare good or bad for small businesses?

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Top 10 Franchises in 2014

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Thank you for attending tonight!

REFERENCE WEBSITES

• www.business.rutgers.edu/cueed

• http://money.usnews.com/careers/best-jobs/rankings

• http://www.forbes.com/sites/sageworks/2013/12/29/industries-to-watch-in-

2014-the-10-fastest-growing-fields/

• http://www.inc.com/inc5000/list/2014/state/nj

• http://www.inc.com/graham-rapier/top-50-women-led-companies.html

• http://fortune.com/100-fastest-growing-companies/

• http://www.entrepreneur.com/franchise500/index.html

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