The demand for skilled technical project managers is growing at a time when more and more are retiring, according to a recent report from the Project Management Institute (PMI). The gap is swelling between open positions and available professionals. The need for employees with skills in leadership, strategic and business management, and technical management is more important than ever. PMI warns that this gap in qualified candidates could lead to a loss in profits of over $200 billion globally through 2027.
Globally, PMI predicts that there will be over 2.2 million new roles each year that require this expertise. In the US, that projection is over 200,000 new jobs each year until 2027. There are opportunities abound for professionals with technical management experience and education. You can learn to inspire innovation and success in information systems, product development, research, laboratories and more.
I’ve been involved in education my whole life. This goes way back to when I was a middle and high school teacher and guidance counselor after completing graduate school. Additionally, I’ve been teaching in subjects like training and human development, learning and development, and course design for over thirty years. Probably longer than I care to remember! Basically, I’ve worked with most every population from k-12 to adults. It’s been a nice journey to say the least. For the most part, I’ve always had my hands in training, teaching, and administration in both an academic and government setting. So, I’m extremely familiar with and focused on learning and development. I’m happy to be a part of the ISD field, specifically the areas of Instructional Design, eLearning, and Performance Improvement.
UMBC’s recognition event revealed the gratitude students feel for the career guidance they received through their mentorships. Mentors are members of the Advisory Board and are comprised of representatives from business, industry and government who provide valuable input on program and curriculum development. As mentors, they offer career guidance on things like best practices, tips for success, and industry insights. The mentorship relationships nurture not only technical field knowledge, but also a manner to provide mentees career pathing within their area of interest.
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