Nicholas Wyman

Youth Unemployment Expert & CEO of The Institute for Workplace Skills & Innovation

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Nicholas Wyman

Youth Unemployment Expert & CEO of The Institute for Workplace Skills & Innovation

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Why Book

Jobs and apprenticeship expert Nicholas Wyman is changing the conversation about what a successful career path can look like.
His lectures and book, Job U, map out multiple roads to job security and economic prosperity that provide job-seekers with the technical, vocational, and soft skills most in-demand and valued by today’s employers and companies.

Biography

Nicholas Wyman is President of the Institute for Workplace Skills & Innovation, and an internationally renowned speaker and workforce expert on applying real-world solutions to the challenges companies face in finding skilled employees. Nicholas has delivered over 500 workshops and keynote presentations to thousands of people in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, China and Australia. He has designed and implemented skills programs with Governments, Educators, Workforce Boards through to small, medium and large companies including ESSO, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, BAE, Barwon Health, Bendigo Bank, Datacom, DXC Technology, Ergon Energy, Jetstar Airways, Mars, PwC, Saab, Thales and Wilmar Sugar.

Nicholas has a charismatic and down-to-earth presentation style. He holds an MBA and has studied at Harvard Business School and the Kennedy School of Government. He started his career as an Apprentice. He wrote the international award-winning book, Job U: How to Find Wealth and Success by Developing the Skills Companies Actually Need and contributes to Forbes, Fortune and CNBC. His new book Attract, Retain & Develop, is due for release early 2025.

Programs

Partnership with USDA Forest Service

The Institute for Workplace Skills & Innovation America is teaming up with the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service to develop and launch a national apprenticeship program for forestry technicians. The apprenticeship program is part of the Forest Service’s strategy to meet current and future staffing needs and ensure the long-term sustainability of forest management across the U.S., as well as offer career opportunities to underrepresented and marginalized groups.

Ready, Willing and ABLE

Launched in May 2022 as a collaboration between IWSI America and the California Department of Rehabilitation (CDOR), Ready, Willing and ABLE has already demonstrated success in providing individuals with disabilities the opportunity to gain valuable skills, earn competitive wages, and pursue fulfilling careers. At the program’s core are registered apprenticeships: paid, structured training programs that combine on-the-job experience with classroom learning, allowing participants to gain industry-recognized skills and credentials while earning a wage.

Career Launchpad

In partnership with the California Department of Rehabilitation, this is a vocational skills and career transition support program for high school students with a disability or learning impairment.

Books

Job U

Topics

CEO Speakers, Generational Diversity, Recruitment & Retention,

Nicholas Wyman Reviews

“We received very positive feedback. Your presentation on bridging the skills gap was thought provoking, engaging and very relevant. It was refreshing to hear your insights on youth and pathways, in particular choosing the right education at the right time.”

— National Centre - Vocational Research

“Your presentation on the skills mismatch was very well received by our members. The information in your presentation and its timing were fascinating.”

— Richmond Association for Business Economics

“The five recommendations to close the skills gap were tangible take aways that businesses can put into action right away. The feedback and attendance shows that your presentation and messaging was very well received.”

— T4G Limited

“With over 650 delegates, we were delighted that you focused on the skills gap in Nova Scotia our region. The amount of research that you did was noted and appreciated. It was refreshing to hear ‘yes’ stories. Tying your talk to our campaign hit a positive cord with the crowd. Your focus on Apprenticeships strongly resonated with our membership.”

— Halifax Chamber of Commerce

“Great concept, Nick provided great ideas! ”Solid spin on an age old topic. Very relevant.”

“Nice touch with the introducing ourselves to our neighbors in the conference.” “Good to know I am not the only one who shares the same

views regarding skilled workforce. Mr. Wyman showed me good direction as to what and where to find solutions. Very practical.”

“Information was insightful; well organized presentation.”

— International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans

“You will not be disappointed booking Nicholas Wyman. Nicholas worked with us to get a good understanding of our needs and our audience. His presentation was well done, honest and interesting. He was an excellent addition to a strong program, covering a topic of critical concern (training and recruiting) for our industry.”

— Food Processing Suppliers Association