Military Outreach
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Program Purpose
The PMI Houston Military Outreach program is a mentoring and assistance program built to support those who have served: Active Duty, Veterans, Reservists, National Guard, Military spouses, and those in transition from military to civilian life. Your military experience has already given you a powerful set of skills and a proven track record; our team is here to help you translate that experience into a thriving career in project management.
Our mission is to prepare U.S. Military Service members and their spouses for careers in project management, and to advance the careers of those already working in the field. Whether you are just beginning to explore your options, actively separating from service, or looking to earn your next certification, we are here to guide you. Our strategic focus is to help military members join, qualify, certify, and place every step of the way.
With a growing veteran population in the Houston Metro area and an ongoing Reduction in Forces (RIF), the need for structured support has never been greater. Military Outreach offers a wide range of resources in career and professional development to meet you wherever you are in your journey.
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Discover how the PMI Houston Military Outreach team can help you:
- Inventory Your Skills — Some military experience actually qualifies as project management experience in the Project Management Professional (PMP)® program, or the entry level Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® program for those with little or no project management experience.
- Translate Your Skills — Put those military skills into project management jargon used in the industry.
- Explore Project Management (Projectized) Sectors — Consider not only industries and companies currently operating in a project management manner, but also those emerging industries (i.e., healthcare and technology sectors) where high growth and increased demand for project managers are expected.
- Meet People in the Field — Research professional and trade organizations; network among individuals working in the industry and/or other military veteran project managers; or engage professional social media or chapter venues where project managers assemble. Discover people who can help you determine if project management is the right fit for you, and mentor you through the process.
Which Project Management credential is right for you?
We can help you answer that question.
- Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM®) - perfect if you want to break into the project management field, or are now working with projects and project managers.
- Project Management Professional (PMP®) - The most widely sought-after certification by hiring managers for project management positions. This certification is perfect if you’re leading or managing projects.
- Construction Professional (CP®) - The PMI Construction Professional (PMI-CP) is the only globally recognized certification tailored specifically for the construction and built environment industry. It equips project managers with specialized skills to successfully lead complex projects, proactively manage contracts, and mitigate risks from initial planning through final delivery.
NOTE: There are programs to help cover the cost to you. Active Duty may qualify for an Additional Skill Identifier (ASI).
Program Approach
For separating and retired veterans, we offer:
- Networking and educational opportunities for local veterans, Guard/Reserve, and active duty personnel interested in transitioning into Project Management.
- Certification training advice
- Job search advice
- Career advice for existing project managers
- Job searching via networking and Skillfest-like events.
For active duty audiences, our program offers:
- PM training
- Certification assistance
- Mentoring