NABTP is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. Its mission is "to be the premier source of education and information regarding the telecommunications industry for our members, interfacing organizations, and the public, with emphasis on the African-American community."
The Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) was founded in Los Angeles, California, in 1974 by a group of engineers employed by the city of Los Angeles. Their objective was to form a national organization of professional engineers to serve as role models in the Hispanic community.
