MISSION & OBJECTIVES

The PMI Great Lakes Chapter (GLC) Community Outreach Program is focused on non-profit and not-for-profit) organizations in the chapter's geographic area, including local non-profit institutions and local government. Its primary objective is to promote program/project management best practices, and use those tools and skills to assist such organizations in executing their various humanitarian, community or other charitable initiatives.

Services

• Project/program management consulting and coaching
• Member volunteers to support initiatives
• Professional project management networking opportunities
• Subject-matter expert presenters and speakers
• Joint event sponsorship for events related to professional project management

The GLC Outreach Program has three tracks (focus areas):

Track 1 - Government

Track 2 - PMI Global Operations & Other PMI Communities

Track 3 - Non-Profit or Charity Organizations

2013 Initiatives

• Government   - obtain State of Michigan proclamation for Project Management month
  

• PMI Communities - partner with PMI Global & other chapters

• GLC PM101 - Skills for Life - joint initiative with GLC Academic Outreach; 5-hour course from PMI Educational Foundation on application of project management basics to everyday life

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