Here are a few things I have learned that make implementation of skill-building programs more successful. Firstly, make your apprenticeship/training program attractive by demonstrating a long-term commitment and rock-solid executive support. A second consideration may be to offer attractive pay, and show participants a ‘career ladder’ to progressively take more responsibility toward better paying positions […]
People always ask me about Apprenticeships in Germany
Germany provides a model for how apprenticeships can serve the needs of business and industry and solve the youth unemployment problem. There, apprenticeship is viewed as an honored and desirable path, and 80% of participants complete their programs. As a result, Germany’s youth unemployment is less than the country’s overall unemployment rate (7%). And the […]
Landing your #dreamjob
Thanks to those who contacted me about my practical tips blog a while back. I was asked to share a few more practical tips from the front line. I reached out to my colleague and friend Joanne Gedge, who designs skills building programs and had extensive experience in HR and recruitment to suggest a few […]
Looking to start your dream skilled career?
Here are three inside tips to help you get ahead of the pack. My first Tip: Most jobs are not advertised, and the only way you find them is to talk to relatives, friends, associated, peers, teachers and even complete strangers. Let everyone know that you are looking for an apprenticeship, traineeship or work. Ask […]
Skilled workers in action
Some photos from the book
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Nicholas Wyman is a speaker and expert on applying real-world solutions to the challenges companies face in finding skilled employees. He is CEO of the Institute for Workplace Skills and Innovation, which develops mentoring programs for corporations and places people in apprenticeship and training programs globally. He has an MBA and has studied at Harvard Business School and the Kennedy School of Government. 
