Partnership with FLiPM and Henrico Business and Marketing Classes

About the Program

Category: Community and Economic Development (Best in Category)

Year: 2012

Henrico County Public Schools’ business and marketing teachers have partnered with PM Harmony, Future Leaders in Project Management (FLiPM),and the local Project Management Professionals’ chapter to enhance Career and Technical Education’s Workplace Readiness Skills (WRS) using Project Management Institute’s globally recognized standards, terminology, and methodology: Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK). The first 21 tasks and competencies taught in each Career and Technical Education (CTE) course are the WRS; many of which are taught in industry as part of PMBOK standards. The PMBOK standards provide additional rigor and relevance to the CTE curricula. By providing this vital foundation, students, upon successful completion of the twelfth-grade Certified Associate in Project Management component, have the opportunity to take and pass the globally recognized Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM®) test. Passing the CAPM® test which will enhance students’ employability skills whether they choose to go directly to college or pursue a career.