PM CONNECT

Project Description:

The Virtual PM Connection Event was a free event to join. The main purpose of this project was to conduct a PM Connect event in which four guest speakers discussed project management integration in Canadian contexts. They attempted to solve the critical issue of finding a job in the Canadian marketplace for aspiring project managers and project management students. In addition to this, it was a great chance for students to:

a. Make a connection between PM professionals and future PMs.
b. Gain insights on PM professional experiences by attending the event.
c. Create a network by organizing or attending the event.
d. Increase their work field awareness through the event.

The virtual event was held on July 28, 2022, at noon. All students were welcomed to attend.

The guest speakers were:
• Pete Grieve, PMP: Program/project/product/people manager, senior business consultant.
• Hillman Chan PMP, CSM, CSPO: Senior project manager at Bell.
• Penny Mayo, PMP: project manager – Team leader at the government of Canada.
• Yvan Bastien, PMP: project manager – Digital learning at Algonquin corporate training.

In order to motivate and engage the audience, we offered gift cards as incentives. The event was launched through Zoom, and AC assisted with the link Zoom account at no cost.
Furthermore, participants were requested to fill out a feedback survey at the end of the event to record engagement metrics. Out of all the attendees who filled the survey, two random applicants were selected, and these two applicants were sent out gift cards worth $25 each.

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