Youth & Social Good Program
Turning Vision Into Real-World Impact,
Where the Next Generation of Leaders Begins.
About Us
The Youth & Social Good Program is a community-focused initiative that connects project management expertise with education and nonprofit organizations to drive meaningful impact. Led by the Project Management Institute Washington DC Chapter (PMIWDC), under the AVP of Youth & Social Good, the program brings together professionals, educators, and community partners to expand access to project management knowledge and strengthen organizational capacity.
Through three flagship initiatives—the NextGen Project Management Summit, YSI Scholarship Program, and Social Impact Program—PMIWDC creates opportunities for learning, collaboration, and service. These programs bring together students, nonprofit leaders, and project management professionals to apply proven project management practices to real-world challenges.
Together, these programs expand access to project management knowledge, strengthen leadership capabilities, and support organizations in delivering mission-driven initiatives that benefit the communities they serve.
Our initiatives introduce students to the foundations of project management, provide mentorship and scholarship opportunities, and engage PMIWDC members in socially responsible community projects. Rooted in PMI’s mission to make project management indispensable for enabling change, the program extends its reach across the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Northern Virginia (DMV) through partnerships with schools, universities, and nonprofit organizations.
By sharing the tools, structure, and mindset of project management, we help transform ideas into organized action and empower organizations to deliver sustainable impact in their communities.
🌍 Our Vision
To position PMIWDC as a catalyst for community impact by advancing project management knowledge and strengthening partnerships across education and nonprofit sectors.
🎯 Our Mission
To connect project management professionals with schools and community organizations through programs, partnerships, and volunteer engagement that deliver measurable social impact.
Our Three Flagship Programs
NextGen Project Management Summit
A one-day experiential learning event introducing high school students to the power of project management.
Through interactive simulations, leadership exercises, and collaborative challenges such as LEGO® project builds, students develop problem‑solving, teamwork, and leadership skills while gaining exposure to project management as a future career pathway.
YSI Scholarship Program
A transformative scholarship initiative supporting aspiring changemakers pursuing education, certification, or career pathways connected to project management.
The program recognizes leadership potential, academic dedication, and community impact while helping reduce financial barriers for emerging professionals.
Social Impact Initiatives
Community-centered projects that apply project management to real social challenges.
Volunteers collaborate with local nonprofits, schools, and community partners across the DMV to design and deliver initiatives that create measurable impact while demonstrating how project leadership can be a force for good.
Our Impact
Youth and emerging professionals engaged annually
Flagship programs connecting classrooms and communities
Social impact projects aligned with UN SDGs each year
In scholarships awarded annually
Volunteer hours contributed by project professionals
