Donya ShojaeddiniProject Manager| Dr. Abidi PharmaceuticalsNorth York, Ontario, Canada
Hello everybody,
I’m Donya Shojaeddini, A Project Manager.
I successfully managed the projects in pharmaceutical industry from inception to completion based on their budgets and time lines.
I migrated to Canada recently and I am looking for new courses to improve my skills.
I also looking for Volunteer opportunities in this field.
I would be very happy to hear your suggestions. Saving Changes...
Stéphane ParentSelf Employed / Semi-retired| Leader MakerPrince Edward Island, Canada
Hello Donya,
I suggest you contact your local PMI chapter. Someone should be able to help you with setting up a development plan and seeking out volunteer opportunities. And, of course, they can help with setting up network connections.
Welcome to Canada. I wish you an exciting new journey.
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1 reply by Donya Shojaeddini
Mar 03, 2022 11:04 AM
Donya Shojaeddini
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Thank you Stéphane for your great suggestions and greetings. I will contact the local PMI chapter.
Senior Projects Manager | Field & Marten AssociatesNew Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
Donya
For volunteer opportunities, you have two options:
1) Contact your local chapter. 2) Check the PMI VRMS System and you will find lots there. Some are virtual, others are in person.
For the courses, connect with me on LinkedIn. I frequently post professional development opportunities for courses and others. I just recently did.
Hope this helps.
RK
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2 replies by Donya Shojaeddini and Muhammad Taufiq Asmara
Mar 03, 2022 11:19 AM
Donya Shojaeddini
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Rami,
Thank you for the great advice.
And I followed you on LinkedIn. I hope to learn more from you.
Donya
Mar 04, 2022 5:31 PM
Muhammad Taufiq Asmara
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Hi Rami, I Have tried using PMI's VRMS . and try to apply some volunteer opportunity, but unfortunately there is no single respond untill now, I hope VRMS can be updated, and old post that already obselete is removed from list.
As you are in North York, the PMI Toronto chapter is your closest (https://www.pmitoronto.ca/). They are one of the oldest and largest chapters and have many networking, professional development and volunteer events. Their courses are usually offered at a lower cost to members than if you took the same courses directly.
You can also check for volunteer opportunities on PMI's VRMS.
There are a number of PM training organizations based in and around the Greater Toronto Area - I happen to work for one of them :-)
Kiron
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1 reply by Donya Shojaeddini
Mar 03, 2022 11:22 AM
Donya Shojaeddini
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Hi Kiron,
Thank you for your great suggestions and sharing the link. I will contact them to learn about their opportunities.
Donya ShojaeddiniProject Manager| Dr. Abidi PharmaceuticalsNorth York, Ontario, Canada
Mar 02, 2022 8:24 PM
Replying to Stéphane Parent
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Hello Donya,
I suggest you contact your local PMI chapter. Someone should be able to help you with setting up a development plan and seeking out volunteer opportunities. And, of course, they can help with setting up network connections.
Welcome to Canada. I wish you an exciting new journey.
Thank you Stéphane for your great suggestions and greetings. I will contact the local PMI chapter. Saving Changes...
Donya ShojaeddiniProject Manager| Dr. Abidi PharmaceuticalsNorth York, Ontario, Canada
Mar 02, 2022 9:07 PM
Replying to Rami Kaibni
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Donya
For volunteer opportunities, you have two options:
1) Contact your local chapter. 2) Check the PMI VRMS System and you will find lots there. Some are virtual, others are in person.
For the courses, connect with me on LinkedIn. I frequently post professional development opportunities for courses and others. I just recently did.
Hope this helps.
RK
Rami,
Thank you for the great advice.
And I followed you on LinkedIn. I hope to learn more from you.
Donya Saving Changes...
Donya ShojaeddiniProject Manager| Dr. Abidi PharmaceuticalsNorth York, Ontario, Canada
Mar 03, 2022 7:57 AM
Replying to Kiron Bondale
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Donya -
As you are in North York, the PMI Toronto chapter is your closest (https://www.pmitoronto.ca/). They are one of the oldest and largest chapters and have many networking, professional development and volunteer events. Their courses are usually offered at a lower cost to members than if you took the same courses directly.
You can also check for volunteer opportunities on PMI's VRMS.
There are a number of PM training organizations based in and around the Greater Toronto Area - I happen to work for one of them :-)
Kiron
Hi Kiron,
Thank you for your great suggestions and sharing the link. I will contact them to learn about their opportunities.
Donya Saving Changes...
Donya ShojaeddiniProject Manager| Dr. Abidi PharmaceuticalsNorth York, Ontario, Canada
Mar 03, 2022 8:31 AM
Replying to Abolfazl Yousefi Darestani
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You better pay your local chapter a visit.
Thank you Abolfazl for your kind advice. I will. Saving Changes...
Thomas WalentaGlobal Project Economy ExpertHackenheim, Germany
Hi Donya
good luck with your new environment. Having project experience will serve you well and your strive to continue learning and start volunteering is exactly what leaders do.
Being from Germany, and not only because of Corona, I cherish online activities, remotely the selection is global and much wider, and it expands your network. Nothing to say against intermingling with the locals from time to time. You can have 2-3 or more zoom calls a week and maybe one f2f a month.
So, volunteering at PMI is using VRMS.PMI.ORG as the vibrant hub for volunteer profiles and opportunities and there are many opportunities either labeled global or for Chapters around the world. For example I am volunteering for the German Chapter, we did not meet in person for more than 2 years and our team is striving and organising monthly events. I could contribute from Antarctica.
Thomas Saving Changes...
Donya ShojaeddiniProject Manager| Dr. Abidi PharmaceuticalsNorth York, Ontario, Canada
Hello Thomas,
Thank you for sharing your experience and your kind words, I genuinely appreciate them and you.
Actually I checked the requirements of some Volunteer opportunities in Toronto chapters and their requirements were having Canadian experiences .
Unfortunately, things are complicated for newcomers here. Both for finding Volunteer opportunities or a job. But I won't give up and as you suggested I will check other chapters too.
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