Bossier Parish Community College is excited to announce the Computer Technology Career Event, a free event designed to introduce high and middle school students to the vast opportunities in the field of technology. Presented in partnership with BPCC’s Computer Technology Program and Cyber.org, the event will take place on Tuesday, March 4, from 9am until 12pm in the Coach Billy Montgomery Gymnasium on BPCC’s Bossier Campus, located at 6220 E. Texas Ave., Bossier City, LA.

Students interested in technology careers will have the opportunity to hear from industry professionals, engage in a live Q&A panel, and explore career pathways in IT, cybersecurity, software development, and networking.

The media is invited to attend this event. Contact Amanda Crane via e-mail if you have any questions.

Featured Speaker and Panelists:

Keynote Speaker:

Mack Slaughter – Co-Owner of Trust Technology Consultants, BPCC Alumni (Computer Information Systems)

Panelists:

Willie Henderson – Director of Outreach - Cyber.org

Joshua Copeland – Advisor and Field CISO with Senteon, Tulane University Adjunct Instructor, and Operation and Training Manager for LA State Guard – HQ Cyber Reserve

Erica Smothers-Franklin – Talent Acquisition Manager with General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT)

Jeremy Green – BPCC Computer Technology Instructor

Event Schedule:

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM: Registration & Welcome

Students and teachers will check in and receive event materials.
Light refreshments will be available.

9:30 AM - 9:50 AM: Opening Keynote – The Future of Technology & Career Opportunities

Introduction to emerging fields in technology and an overview of industry career paths.

10:00 AM - 10:50 AM: Panel Discussion – From High School to a Tech Career

Panelists will discuss pathways into technology careers, including education, certifications, and internships.

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Campus Tour

Students will have the opportunity to tour computer labs and explore BPCC’s technology programs.

Additional Resources Available On-Site:

• BPCC faculty and career advisors for one-on-one guidance.
• Information about BPCC’s scholarships, financial aid, and application process.

UPCOMING EVENTS

BPCC Middle School Summer Camp – June 16 – 19, 2025

Come and have fun with Arduinos. At this camp we will explore Arduinos. For those that do not know what these are they are programmable microcontrollers. So, we will do a lot of coding at this camp. We will be using the Inventor's Kit from SparkFun Electronics for this camp. There is NO cost to attend the camp, but it is limited to the first 30 students to sign up. Participants MUST be going into the 7th, 8th, or 9th grade. Registration link: BPCC Middle School Summer Camp Registration