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Outreach Programs

  • The mission of the PMI Central Ohio Community Outreach is to provide opportunities for members of the chapter to serve their local community in two ways:

    • 1) Direct Community Contributions thru donations.

    • 2) Volunteer Corps. Both efforts will support PMICOC's vision in the Central Ohio Area.

  • PMI Central Ohio Chapter is developing project management programs with local colleges and universities. Let us hear from you. - Student Membership is available for PMI.org and PMICOC.org

PMICOC Volunteer Corp

The PMICOC Volunteer Corps is designed to pair chapter members with local non-profits organizations. The program will not only enrich the experience of the participants by providing him/her a positive exposure to community projects, but also will provide non-profit organizations access to PM expertise

Example of the services/values to be provided by the program to non-profit organization will be:

  1. Project Oversight

  2. Project Management Mentoring and Training

  • Development and execution of projects.

  • Development of processes and procedures.

  • Covering all aspects of a project from initiation to closure.

  • Creation and maintenance of documents such as meeting minutes, decision papers, action items, etc

Upcoming Member Events

  • Wed, Feb 18
    Feb 18, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
    Webinar
    Join ProjectBites LIVE! Agility Isn’t Faster – It’s Smarter: A Guide to Catalyzing Change with Lisa DiTullio & Think your PMO is ready to tackle AI projects? Think again! with Jason Orloske
  • Wed, Mar 11
    Mar 11, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Webinar
    Join ProjectBites LIVE! Gaining Accountability from those with more Power with Gail Levitt & Building a Reliable REAL ROI™ Business Case with Robin Goldsmith
  • Wed, Mar 25
    Crooked Can Brewing Co.
    Mar 25, 2026, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM EDT
    Crooked Can Brewing Co., 5354 Center St, Hilliard, OH 43026, USA
    Save the date for March 25th and join PMICOC at Crooked Can in Hilliard for an evening of networking with project managers from around the area, meeting your chapter board, and enjoying light snacks and beverages in a relaxed, engaging atmosphere.
  • Thu, Mar 26
    Webinar
    Mar 26, 2026, 10:00 AM – 2:45 PM
    Webinar
    PMXPO is the premier, free global experience that brings Project Professionals together for a day—not just to learn and build skills, but to step up. Step up their skills and knowledge. Step up the profession. And ultimately, step up to meet the demands of an ever-changing world.
  • Sat, Mar 28
    Mid-Ohio Market at Gantz Road
    Mar 28, 2026, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Mid-Ohio Market at Gantz Road, 4041 Gantz Rd, Grove City, OH 43123, USA
    Join us at the Mid-Ohio Market for a meaningful morning of community impact. Mid-Ohio Markets offer a free, grocery-store–style experience, providing neighbors with convenient access to nutritious food when and where they need it most.
  • Sat, May 02
    Sunrise Sanctuary, Inc.
    May 02, 2026, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Sunrise Sanctuary, Inc., 16730 Martin Welch Rd, Marysville, OH 43040, USA
    Spend the morning giving back at Sunrise Sanctuary, a nonprofit that has been rescuing and caring for farmed and companion animals for over 20 years. Animals once abandoned or neglected are given a second chance at life and a forever home.
  • Sat, Dec 13
    Common Ground Free Store
    Dec 13, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM
    Common Ground Free Store , 193 E Central Ave, Delaware, OH 43015, USA
    Mark your calendars for the next Hours for Impact day! We will be working with the Common Ground Free Store in Deleware, OH on either December 6th or December 13th. More details to come soon!
  • Tue, Oct 28
    Oct 28, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
    Webinar
    Join ProjectBites LIVE! Visibility Without Bragging: How Project Leaders Build Influence Quietly with Ivy Lewis & Simple Rules for High-Performing Teams with Alan Zucker
  • Wed, Oct 15
    Ohio Union at The Ohio State University
    Oct 15, 2025, 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
    Ohio Union at The Ohio State University, 1739 N High St, Columbus, OH 43210, USA
    Join us for our chapter's flagship event with an extra special flair! This year, Professional Development Day will be a day of celebration, learning, and reflection as we celebrate 50 years as a chapter!
  • Tue, Oct 07
    Microsoft Teams Webinar
    Oct 07, 2025, 11:45 AM – 1:00 PM
    Microsoft Teams Webinar
    Explore the cybersecurity & privacy risks posed by unmanaged IoT devices in organizational networks. These "shadow" devices bypass IT oversight, creating hidden entry points for attacks & data breaches. Gain practical insights into identifying these risks & implementing safeguards that protect.
  • Thu, Sep 18
    Sep 18, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Webinar
    Join ProjectBites LIVE! Common Project Management Pitfalls—and How to Avoid Them with Sylvie Edwards & Essential Communications Skills for All Project Managers with David Barrett
  • Sep 09, 2025, 11:45 AM – 1:00 PM
    Microsoft Teams Webinar
    This presentation will provide an overview of NASA’s Fission Surface Power project, as well as highlight the challenges and lessons learned from managing a highly complex, game-changing technology that will provide a capability useful for both space and terrestrial users.
  • Tue, Aug 12
    Aug 12, 2025, 11:45 AM – 1:00 PM
    Microsoft Teams Webinar
    Product development is key to the U.S. Air Force’s mission, covering design through upgrades of systems with decades-long lifecycles. In this talk, Lt Col (Ret.) Bryan Lowe shares core insights into hardware and software development for aircraft and defense systems.
  • Sat, Jul 26
    Jul 26, 2025, 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM
    Franklinton Farms, 867 W Town St, Suite A, Columbus, OH 43222, USA
    Give back while getting your hands in the soil! We're volunteering at Franklinton Farms, an inspiring urban farm transforming lives through food, beauty & connection. Help support their mission of increasing food access & building community in one of Columbus' most resilient neighborhoods.
  • Jul 01, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
    Microsoft Teams Webinar
    Learn how the Project Integrated Lessons Learned (PILL) Framework can revolutionize your project outcomes. This session introduces an evidence-based, systematic approach to capturing, analyzing, and applying lessons learned, ensuring continuous improvement and success in project delivery.
  • Jun 24, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
    Teams Webinar
    Discover how the PMOGA framework and PMI-PMOCP® certification can enhance PMO effectiveness through value-driven practices, strategic alignment, and advanced leadership skills in stakeholder engagement and resource optimization.
  • Jun 18, 2025, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    Webinar
    Join ProjectBites LIVE! What is Evolving Projects: Future-Ready Skills for Project Managers? A Collaboration of PMI chapters pooling their resources to create a special event.
  • Jun 17, 2025, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
    Rev1Labs, 1275 Kinnear Rd, Columbus, OH 43212, USA
    Join a dynamic panel of experienced PMO leaders as they share real-world insights, proven strategies, and best practices for building and managing a high-performing Project Management Office.

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