Episode 06 with Nicholas Wyman

Today's guest is Nicholas Wyman, a speaker and an expert on applying real-world solutions to the challenges companies face in finding skilled employees. He is the author of "Job U, How to Find Wealth and Success by Developing the Skills Companies Actually Need," which explores educational options like professional certifications, associate degrees, apprenticeships, on-the-job training, online education, and soft-skills training that can provide the skills the employers are looking for. In our discussion, Nicholas shares some practical tips for new graduates, including the importance of networking and being organized. Nicholas highlights the importance of employers taking on the role of educator, and he touts Whole Foods for constantly looking for creative ways to retain and develop their employees so their skills really are out on display in their stores. Hear about his vivid memories of learning to cook with his grandmother and how that had an impact on him and his career path later in life. Nicholas is CEO of the Institute for Workplace Skills and Innovation, which develops mentoring programs for corporations and places people in apprenticeships and training programs globally. He has an MBA and has studied at Harvard Business School and the Harvard Kennedy School.