Your Military Service is a Great Asset for the Civilian Workforce and Can Translate to Project Management 

by David Simons | May 8, 2023 | Military to Project Manager

What is the DOD-Skillbridge Program?  The DOD SkillBridge program can be somewhat of a variable unknown to many military personnel. Finding the right reasons to choose a SkillBridge internship is a personal decision, but the skill sets learned in the military can...

Military and Civilian Project Managers: Is There a Difference?

by Stan Dunahoo | May 8, 2023 | Military to Project Manager

What is a Military Project Leader, and How It Translates to a Civilian Project Manager Career?  When it comes to project leadership, there are many similarities between a US military project leader and a civilian project manager. However, some key differences...

NCO to PM: How the Military Prepares You as a Project Manager

by Bradley Rigney | Jan 23, 2023 | Military to Project Manager

Executive Summary   I served five years in the United States Navy, and when I joined the Navy, it was to be a Sailor. That was my only intention, but the Navy gave me something far more valuable to apply to my civilian life; my service taught me to be a project...

Lessons Learned About Successful Project Management

by Nathan Hare | Mar 1, 2022 | Military to Project Manager

Executive Summary  When I first joined the Navy, I never thought I would work as a project manager. Reflecting on my journey to becoming a project manager on the civilian side of things, I learned some valuable lessons. The knowledge and understanding needed to start...

Making the Military Career Transition Jump to the Civilian World

by Sofai Faumuina | Jan 11, 2022 | Military to Project Manager

Executive Summary Military role titles are different than what you find in the civilian labor force. Many military professionals have difficulty translating skillsets in preparation for the civilian workforce and their military career transition. Still, these civilian...