MILITARY OUTREACH PROGRAM
MILITARY OUTREACH PROGRAM
Did you know that Project Management is a great career choice for transitioning military members?
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MISSION
Support PMI Military, Veterans and their families.
PURPOSE
To instill Professionalism, Engagement, Volunteerism, in the Community through Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
VISION
Veterans helping veterans and spouses, harness their military experience by providing a community of support with access to subject matter knowledge and personal experience(s).
Military Outreach Program
In addition to all the existing benefits of a PMI membership, we also offer the following services and resources to help you get started on your new career path:
Note: Through the Military Outreach Program, veterans and active service military who fill project or program manager roles have the opportunity to obtain their PMI certification.
***A Military PMI volunteer will walk you through this process entire process from Join to Place
How To Join:
Contact us at PMIMinnesotaMilitaryLiaison@pmi-mn.org. Ask about our Military Chapter Guest Pass Program to find out if you qualify for a free first year membership to PMI Minnesota Chapter and surrounding area.
Note: You must be a member of PMI Global to join PMI Minnesota Chapter and surrounding area.
“See how PMI can help you get started.”: https://www.pmi.org/military
PMI Minnesota Chapter membership offers a community of like-minded professionals that can offer to mentorship, help with skills identification and translation, study groups certification preparation, and finding a job.
How To Become Certified:
- List of Project Management Certifications
- Translating your military experience to PMI: "military2pm"
Note: Applications for certification and membership need to be submitted to PMI separately.
How To Qualify for Funding:
Paying for your certification:
- Credentialing Opportunities On-Line (COOL) Program: **requires Military CAC to access sites**
- Authorized Training Partners
- Vets2PM
How To Place (Get a Job):
- Project Got Your Back (PGYB):
> FREE 1:1 mentorship: Veterans connecting other veterans with a variety of resources
- Eagle Group of MN: EAGLE GROUP OF MN VETERANS
> Hold weekly meetings providing 1:1 mentoring and coaching to veterans looking for a job for FREE
> Hold monthly meetings hosting professional speakers, networking, and providing job placement assistance for FREE
> Career employment services through PMI
- American Corporate Partners (ACP)
> FREE 1:1 mentoring from industry professionals
- Veterati
> FREE 1:1 mentoring from industry professionals
- MN Career Force: Jobs in Minnesota | Career Resources
> Lists open job postings in Minnesota
- USA Jobs: The Federal Government's official employment site
> Federal job postings
- DOD SkillBridge: The Federal Government's official employment site
> Internship opportunities for Active-Duty military members during the last 180 days of service
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Additional Resources
Project Management
- PMI Study Hall: A website that will help you study for PMP test. There is a small fee to access.
- PMI Career Navigator – Tool to access your current skill to create a road map to Project management success.
- To collaborate with other professionals and experts around the world, go to https://projectmanagement.com
Resume & Job Interview Assistance
- Wounded Warriors: Veteran Employment Programs - Help Veterans Find Work | WWP – FREE resume writing assistance, interview preparation, career counseling, and more
- Candorful: Nail That Interview – FREE mock interviews conducted by industry professionals
- Pathfinder: USO Pathfinder® Transition Program · United Service Organizations – FREE employment, mentorship, and transition assistance
FREE MONEY $$$
- Are you a Minnesota resident who has served in a combat zone since September 11, 2001? If you answered yes to this question, you may qualify for a FREE cash grant up to $2,000 - $120 per month deployed. Click the link below to learn more about this opportunity to get FREE money (thankmntroops.org)
- List of companies that offer Veteran discounts – Veteran discounts available year-round - Vantage Point
FUN
- Warriors Next Adventure -- FREE mountain climbing, hiking, camping, and outdoor adventures to military members, veterans, and their families
- Freedom Fishing Foundation -- FREE fishing trips for military members, veterans, and their families
- VetTix: Tickets For Troops - Veteran Tickets Foundation -- FREE concert, sporting, and event tickets for military members, veterans, and their families
Homeless
- Homeless Shelter Near Me: Provides a list of homeless shelters across the United States
PMI MN webinars and books related to Military
- Translating your Military Experience for the PMP Application , by Retired Marine Corps Master Gunnery Sergeant, Tim Dalhouse
- Why military experience is ideal for Project Management
- How military can discover civilian Project Management
PMI MN VOLUNTEER SUPPORT
Interested in giving back to military community?
Send email to PMIMinnesotaMilitaryLiaison@pmi-mn.org or access Opportunity Search
VETERAN PARTNERS
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