Military Outreach
Your Next Mission: A Career in Project Management
Did You Know...
Leading teams, thinking strategically, managing timelines, delivering outcomes under pressure–skills from your military experience are qualities needed for a great Project Manager?
PMI Certifications Open Doors to In-Demand Careers
Discover PMI Certification for a career move into project management.
From Service to Strategy
As a veteran, you bring unmatched discipline and leadership. PMI certifications can help you translate your military experience to the unfamiliar terrain of the civilian job market.
⭐ Project Management Career Benefits |
🎖️ WMPMI Military Outreach Benefits |
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High Demand: 22+ million new roles projected by 2027 (PMI). Industry Flexibility: Opportunities in IT, finance, construction, healthcare, and more. Competitive Pay: Entry-level salaries average over $60K/year. Transferable Skills: Build leadership, planning, and communication expertise. Growth Potential: Certifications lead to higher salaries and promotions. Meaningful Impact: Lead initiatives that improve businesses and communities. Executive Readiness: Builds skills that mirror C-suite leadership roles. |
Veteran Mentoring: One-on-one guidance from certified project managers. Career Resources: Job boards, resume tips, and hiring insights. Certification Support: Help with PMI applications like PMP and CAPM. Discounted Training: Access educational tools at reduced rates. Expanded Networking: Join local and global PMI communities. Inclusive Support: Focus on diversity and transitioning with dignity. Volunteer Opportunities: Build experience and visibility while giving back. |
Ready to Get Started?
Meet Breanna Clark —WMPMI’s Military Outreach Director
I'm honored to join the Western Michigan PMI board as Director of Military Outreach. By day, I'm Deputy Program Manager at Amyx, Inc., a Tetra Tech Company, where I support federal IT, OT, and Cybersecurity programs. I started at Amyx as a Technical Writer, moved into Integrated Master Scheduler, and grew into program leadership. Along the way, I've learned that strong project management comes down to clear communication, humility, and supporting others.
Supporting the military community is personal for me. I come from a large military family, including my mother, an Air Force Colonel; my aunt, retired from the Air Force; and both of my grandfathers, who built lifelong careers in the Army and Air Force. Both of my grandmothers also supported the warfighter by working on base while my grandfathers were deployed. Today, my work on my Defense Logistics Agency contract helps keep warehouses fully operational so medical supplies, food rations, and other essentials reach our warfighters.
I'm looking forward to building programs that serve our service members, veterans, and their families, including resume workshops, PMP exam prep, a mentor/mentee program, and support for spouses and dependents navigating their benefits. I'd love to hear from you, whether you're a veteran, a military family member, or someone who wants to help.
👉 Connect with Breanna to start the conversation about a career move into project management. Email: militaryoutreach@wmpmi.org
Note: Through the Military Outreach Program, veterans and active-duty military personnel who fill project or program management roles can obtain PMI certification in addition to their Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) certifications.
