Skills can be learned, but who a person is, is what determines a successful hire. This all comes down to core value alignment with the organization. 

Shared values create a much tighter bond and a more engaged team member. 

The correct answer is rarely hiring for skills. So consider alternative hiring initiatives like an apprenticeship program designed to purely foster career growth. 

Our guest today: Nicholas Wyman, President of IWSI America  

Nicholas is an international expert, particularly zero-ing in on CTE education, apprenticeship and training models in the US, UK, Germany, Switzerland and Australia.  Wyman writes opinion pieces for Forbes, Quartz and Fortune, appearances on National Public Radio, he has notched top education writer on LinkedIn.

Today we discuss:

Challenge today?

Why is this important to the company?

Rick’s Nuggets

How do we build an apprenticeship program into your company?

Six Step Plan: 

1 - Identify the apprenticeable occupations

2 - Form a team to run the program

3 - External partners

4 - Define training goals & Wage schedules

5 - Marketing & Recruitment of the program 

6 - Develop an ongoing evaluation process

Rick’s Nuggets

Key Takeaways:

Guest Links:

LinkedIn: Nicholas Wyman

Website: IWSI America

Twitter: @nicholas_wyman

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