Shaun WunchStudent| Embry-Riddle Aeronautical UniversityPaducah, Ky, United States
Good Morning,
I am active duty military (U.S. Coast Guard) stationed in Omaha, NE. I am currently enrolled at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University working on a BS in Project Management. As part of the program and requirements for many of the classes, we are required to interact with a mentor each week. I was hoping someone in the PMI network might be able to help me out.
Info from the course:
There are numerous benefits to having a mentor. One important advantage is the effect he or she can have on your future career by helping you realize and develop your potential.
Look for someone you respect with the following qualities:
Project Management Professional (PMP)® certification is desired, but not necessary.
Can commit to meet briefly (email, text, virtual, etc.) each week.
During your meeting each week, you and your mentor will discuss specific topics that are covered in the course. Feel free to provide your mentor with a list of the weekly discussion topics.
Each week you will share what you learned from your mentor in the form of a log post.
Online Community Specialist| PMINewtown Square, Pa, United States
Hello Shaun - welcome to PMI! I highly suggest becoming part of your local NE chapter for mentoring opportunities. Here is the direct link - https://pmiheartland.org/. Good luck and many thanks for your service!
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3 replies by Darren Paladino, Kwiyuh Michael Wepngong, and Rami Kaibni
Nov 15, 2020 11:36 AM
Rami Kaibni
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I agree with Kimberly’s recommendation.
Nov 15, 2020 1:23 PM
Kwiyuh Michael Wepngong
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Kimberly's suggestion may be the most effective for you
Nov 17, 2020 8:15 AM
Darren Paladino
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Thank you for this suggestion @Kim. This reminds me @Shaun that many chapters in the US have a military outreach contact which would be a helpful source for mentoring connections.
Senior Projects Manager | Field & Marten AssociatesNew Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
Nov 14, 2020 7:04 PM
Replying to Kimberly Whitby
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Hello Shaun - welcome to PMI! I highly suggest becoming part of your local NE chapter for mentoring opportunities. Here is the direct link - https://pmiheartland.org/. Good luck and many thanks for your service!
I agree with Kimberly’s recommendation. Saving Changes...
Financial Management Specialist | US Peace CorpsYaounde, Centre, Cameroon
Nov 14, 2020 7:04 PM
Replying to Kimberly Whitby
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Hello Shaun - welcome to PMI! I highly suggest becoming part of your local NE chapter for mentoring opportunities. Here is the direct link - https://pmiheartland.org/. Good luck and many thanks for your service!
Kimberly's suggestion may be the most effective for you Saving Changes...
I'm in the same class as Shaun and need a mentor as well. I tried registering for the PMI chapter here in Tucson, Arizona but there is a problem with the payment system right now. Would an experienced PMP care to be a mentor?
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2 replies by PINAKI BANERJEE and Shaun Wunch
Nov 18, 2020 11:18 AM
Shaun Wunch
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Great minds must think alike.
Dec 11, 2020 9:08 PM
PINAKI BANERJEE
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Hi Leslie...While I do agree that the local chapter is a very good option for getting a mentor. If that is not working for you, I will be happy to be an individual mentor. Please feel free to reach out at [email protected]
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Darren PaladinoEngagement Director| SalesforceDenver, Co, United States
Nov 14, 2020 7:04 PM
Replying to Kimberly Whitby
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Hello Shaun - welcome to PMI! I highly suggest becoming part of your local NE chapter for mentoring opportunities. Here is the direct link - https://pmiheartland.org/. Good luck and many thanks for your service!
Thank you for this suggestion @Kim. This reminds me @Shaun that many chapters in the US have a military outreach contact which would be a helpful source for mentoring connections. Saving Changes...
Shaun WunchStudent| Embry-Riddle Aeronautical UniversityPaducah, Ky, United States
Thank you for the feedback. I did join my local chapter and emailed them, but have yet to here back. Saving Changes...
Shaun WunchStudent| Embry-Riddle Aeronautical UniversityPaducah, Ky, United States
Nov 15, 2020 2:12 PM
Replying to Leslie Weidner
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I'm in the same class as Shaun and need a mentor as well. I tried registering for the PMI chapter here in Tucson, Arizona but there is a problem with the payment system right now. Would an experienced PMP care to be a mentor?
Great minds must think alike. Saving Changes...
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