PDD

Together Towards Tomorrow

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAY 2017

The 15^th annual PMI^® Greater New Orleans Professional Development Day is slated for October 14, 2017. We are behind the scenes creating a wonderful event for y’all this year.   Various educational presentations and networking opportunities will be available at this year’s PDD which will be held at the Holiday Inn in Metairie, LA. including:

In order to receive the Chapter member pricing Please LOGIN to the site before registering. 

KEYNOTE SPEAKER:

David Barrett, Taking Your Careers to the Next Level

Speakers:

• David Barrett, Keynote and closing speaker.
• Mohamad Qayoom, Toastmasters Intl
• Fernando Rivera, VA Director
• Bren Haase, Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority
• Douglas Marshall, Asst. Professor of Communication Studies, Southern Univ. of New Orleans

Prices: $200 early bird, $225 after Oct 1st, and $250 non-members.

PMIGNO YouTube Scholarship Contest Finalists***

Please keep checking the PMIGNO.ORG website as updates to the program will be posted periodically.

***PDD Attendees will select the winners!!!

***PMI Greater New Orleans Scholarship

PMI, Project Management Institute, is the international non-profit association for advancing the profession of project management. The PMI Greater New Orleans Chapter is offering two scholarships to outstanding New Orleans Students who demonstrate an interest in Project Management.

1^st Prize: $1000.00     2^nd Prize: $500.00

“A project is a temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique, product, service, or result”

– Project Management Institute (PMBOK Guide)

SCHOLARSHIP CONTEST: YOUTUBE VIDEO SUBMISSION

To apply for and be considered for a scholarship please create and upload a 5 minute or less YouTube video explaining your project. *PMIGNO reserves the right to use the video for promotional purposes.

Topics to be included are:

• Your role in the project.
• Project Initiation: How did you/the team define your project?
• Project Planning: How did you/the team determine what needed to get done and the course of action?
• Project Execution: How did you/the team perform the work?
• Project Monitoring and Controlling: How did you /the team determine you were on track and how did you manage the issues?
• Outcome of the project.
• Lessons Learned: What did you/the team learn during the project?

QUALIFICATIONS

To be eligible for this scholarship you must meet the following criteria:

• Greater New Orleans student attending an accredited Greater New Orleans College or University. (Proof of Registration Required)
• Available to present at the PMI Greater New Orleans Professional Development Day (PDD) Conference on 10/14/2017, at the Holiday Inn in Metairie. (2261 N. Causeway Blvd, Metairie, LA. 70001)

**Team submissions must select a representative to present at the PDD.

APPLICIATION CHECKLIST

Please send any questions to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Submissions must be made to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by midnight 9/30/2017.

• Name, your address, email, a phone number if we need to contact you.
• School you are currently attending with proof of registration (grade sheet accepted)
• YouTube Video Submission URL:

Please format the subject headline as follows: 2017 PMI Greater New Orleans Scholarship: Last Name, First Name

***PMIGNO must receive a minimum of 3 submissions to move forward with competition

****All information above must be submitted for consideration