Efiia Cares, The Dixon Center, Orion International, and McDermott Will & Emery LLP are offering an intensive project management training and career transition program for veterans and spouses starting in January 2014.
Participants will learn the fundamentals of project management, industry standards, and best practices based on real project engagements. Following a full day of intensive classroom instruction, participants receive individualized support and mentoring throughout the year from experienced professionals. The program is targeted to participants with little or no project management experience and it includes the following:

– Intensive classroom instruction on project management fundamentals
– Group exercises and case studies
– Public speaking and presentations
– Resume writing support
– Practice interview sessions
– Ongoing mentoring and support
– Training on management tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, iBooks, Prezi)

The first class will be held on Saturday, January 25, 2014 from 9am to 5pm in downtown Washington, D.C. Additional classes will be offered throughout the year.

To apply for the program, please fill out the online form at www.orioninternational.com/efiia-cares-project-management-training/learn-more/ no later than December 31, 2013. Please note that space is limited for the January 25 class. For more information contact [email protected]