MISSION & OBJECTIVES
The PMI Great Lakes Academic Outreach program is focused on the advancement of the practice and profession of project management in local educational institutions (middle & high school, college, university). Overall objectives include driving demand for Undergraduate and Graduate programs in Project Management, promoting awareness of PMI academic standards, and reinforcing the value of project management to students entering into the corporate workforce as well as to the organizations that will employ them.
Services
- Integration of project management into school curricula
- Professional project management networking opportunities
- Support for individual research efforts within the academic community on project management
- Project/program management consulting and coaching for activities within local academia
- Consulting on PMI academic certifications (Registered Education Provider, Accreditation)
- Subject-matter expert presenters and speakers
- Joint sponsorship for events related to professional project management
Academic Outreach has three tracks (focus areas):
Track 1 - Educational Institution Integration
Track 2 - Student Collaboration
Track 3 - Research Collaboration
2011 Initiatives
University Career Day Exhibitor
- University of Michigan-Dearborn
- Walsh College of Business
Student Tables at Monthly Dinner Meetings
- University of Michigan-Dearborn
Support for PMI Global Accreditation Certification
Walsh College of Business
Proposed PMO Services - joint initiative with GLC Community Outreach to support ESD 2011/2012 Future City & SMArT Competition Programs
For information either as a participant or support volunteer, please contact us via email at academic@pmiglc.net .Last updated on 12/9/11