Project Management Institute Educational Foundation

The future of education is being shaped through conversations happening around the world, and PMIEF is proud to be part of them.

At the Education World Forum, we joined education leaders, ministers, and partners from across the globe to discuss the skills young people need to thrive in a rapidly changing world. One theme stood out: preparing youth for the future requires more than knowledge alone. It requires skills that help them plan, collaborate, adapt, and lead.

That is why PMIEF continues to champion project management as a skill for life.

Creative projects do not just magically happen. They take collaboration, experimentation, flexibility, and yes… project management.

PMIEF is proud to partner with OK Go Sandbox on three new educational resources inspired by A Stone Only Rolls Downhill. These lessons invite students to think creatively, work together, and discover how planning and innovation go hand in hand.

Huge thanks to the incredible educators, creators, and collaborators who helped bring this to life.

Explore the lessons: https://bit.ly/4tXl7nG

At the SkillsUSA Ohio event, students did more than compete. They planned, collaborated, and delivered solutions in real-world scenarios.

Through PMIEF’s partnership with SkillsUSA, project management was integrated into competitions across automotive, construction, and design, helping students strengthen critical skills like communication, time management, and resource planning.

We are honored to be recognized as a SkillsUSA Ohio Partner of the Year alongside Penske and proud to support students as they prepare for successful careers.

PMIEF is entering an exciting new chapter.

Over the past several years, we have reached millions of young people annually through our nonprofit partnerships, expanding access to project management skills that build confidence, leadership, and opportunity.

Now, we are refreshing our strategy to meet the moment.

Youth-serving nonprofits are navigating new realities, from evolving funding landscapes to rapid advances in technology and AI, alongside persistent global disparities in education and opportunity. To continue delivering meaningful impact for youth worldwide, PMIEF must evolve as well.

As we look ahead to the next phase of our work, we are gathering input from partners, supporters, and the broader Project Management Institute community.

If you care about youth empowerment, social impact, and the future of education, we value your voice.

Take the survey here: https://bit.ly/3LUko6S