Description:
Matt Quick, retired Sergeant Major and military outreach leader for the Project Management Institute (PMI), joins the VET S.O.S. Network to discuss how service members can translate military leadership experience into civilian career success through project management.

Drawing from 25 years of service across the Marine Corps and Army, Matt shares his personal transition journey and explains how mentorship, planning, and professional certifications can dramatically improve a veteran’s career outcomes.

In this episode, we explore:• Why mentorship is critical for successful military transition• How project management skills already exist within military leadership• The difference between PMP and CAPM certifications for veterans• Why professional certifications can accelerate civilian career success

Whether you're navigating military transition, pursuing a certification, or exploring new career paths after service, this conversation provides practical steps you can take today.

About the Guest:Matt Quick is a retired Sergeant Major and military program leader at the Project Management Institute (PMI). With over 25 years of military service, he now focuses on helping veterans, service members, and military spouses transition successfully into civilian careers through project management education, mentorship, and professional certification.

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