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Light the Lamp of Knowledge

Light the Lamp of Knowledge. PMIEF Project in Brazil September 5, 2005. Pedro C Ribeiro, MBA, PMP Liaison Brazil, PMI Educational Foundation. The Project Background. The Digital GAP

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Light the Lamp of Knowledge

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  1. Light the Lamp of Knowledge PMIEF Project in Brazil September 5, 2005 Pedro C Ribeiro, MBA, PMP Liaison Brazil, PMI Educational Foundation

  2. The Project Background The Digital GAP • Without access to technology, students of low-income families in Brazil will continue to face enormous disadvantages in accessing services, education, job opportunities and information that would assist them to build a better future for themselves and their families. The UNISYS Digital and Social Inclusion Initiative • The Unisys Digital and Social Inclusion Initiative has been set up by Unisys to help address the digital gap issue. The project main objective is to provide the IT skills to young adults of low income families helping them to acquire knowledge and skills so to gain better access to job and education opportunities.

  3. The Need for Project Mgmt Skills While it is widely recognized that information technology is one of the foundations for the development of a modern society… • The capability to transform ideas and knowledge into reality (make it happen) through project management skills is also a key skill required in Brazil, specially among low income families. • The application, development, and promotion of project management concepts and life skills is key for development

  4. The PMIEF Project MgmtLife Skills Initiative in Brazil Goal To develop a program, templates and tools that can be used by students and young adults to enhance their quality of life and increase their value to employers and civic groups. Purpose: To expose students to the concepts of project management and through this effort demonstrate how project management concepts can be applied to better manage everyday challenges . To support the Unisys Digital and Social Inclusion Initiative in Sao Paulo, Brazil through the design and implementation of a project management training program .

  5. The Link to PMIEF Mission • Strategic Imperative: Develop projects and initiatives that support the PMIEF mission • Strategic Goal: Increase awareness in the local and global communities and promote Project Management as a life skill

  6. The Project Phases • Plan/Design Project Management Program Concept. • Engage a Team of Volunteers with a Mission • Define Curriculum and Supporting Materials • Design Training Material for reproduction • Training/ train the trainer • Tracking of development • Completion/Participation Certificate

  7. The Project Team Project Volunteers: Sueli Rabaça, PMP (Project Manager PMI Sao Paulo Chapter); Paulo Ferreira,PMP (PMIEF Component Liaison for PMI Sao Paulo Chapter); PMI Sao Paulo Chapter team members Antonio Borsoi, Luis Camacho, Farhad Abdollayan PMP, João Gama, Keiji Sakai PMP, Ricardo Brancucci PMP, Luis Augusto Santos, and Wander Azevedo PMP; Vanessa Cuzziol (Unisys Project Leader); Armando Terribili PMP (Unisys Team).Abrahim Farah, PMP (Unisys Volunteer); Janette Sakamoto, PMP (Unisys Volunteer); and Pedro C Ribeiro, PMP (Liaison Brazil-PMIEF)

  8. Making it Happen Through Project Management Curriculum and Learning Materials

  9. Creating PM Awareness in Brazil

  10. From Project to Reality...

  11. ..and a place in Unisys’ Social Action Program Website in Brazil http://www.unisys.com.br/responsabilidadesocial/acoes.htm

  12. Thanks to Project Volunteers Sueli Rabaça, PMP (Project Manager PMI Sao Paulo Chapter); Paulo Ferreira,PMP (PMIEF Component Liaison for PMI Sao Paulo Chapter); PMI Sao Paulo Chapter team members Antonio Borsoi, Luis Camacho, Farhad Abdollayan PMP, João Gama, Keiji Sakai PMP, Ricardo Brancucci PMP, Luis Augusto Santos, and Wander Azevedo PMP; Vanessa Cuzziol (Unisys Project Leader); Armando Terribili PMP (Unisys Team).Abrahim Farah, PMP (Unisys Volunteer); Janette Sakamoto, PMP (Unisys Volunteer) PMIEF Board Members • James R. Snyder, Chair • Michael Branch, PMP • Hugh Woodward, PMP • Paul C. Dinsmore, PMP • Cliff Sprague, PMP • Bob Cook • Beth Partleton, PMP • Greg Balestrero PMIEF Staff • Diane Fromm

  13. Read more about the project in the September 2005 issue of PMI Today

  14. Questions? Pedro C Ribeiro, MBA, PMP Liaison Brazil PMI Educational Foundation Pedro.C.Ribeiro@terra.com.br

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