Is the “talent shortage” really about a lack of workers… or a lack of career pathways?

In this episode of the Career Intelligence Podcast, Betsy Jewell sits down with workforce development expert and Forbes contributor Nick Wyman to discuss the future of work, skills-based hiring, modern apprenticeships, and why the traditional college-to-job pipeline is no longer working for many young adults.

They explore:
• Why so many college students and recent grads are struggling to get hired
• The rise of apprenticeships and alternative pathways
• How employers are thinking about skills over degrees
• Why adaptability and lifelong learning matter more than ever
• What young adults can do now to stand out in a competitive job market

Whether you’re a student, parent, educator, or employer, this conversation offers a fresh perspective on career success in a rapidly changing world.

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Betsy Jewell

⁠⁠betsyjewellcoaching.com⁠⁠

https://www.linkedin.com/in/betsyjewell/⁠⁠

Meredith Pasekoff-Dinitz

⁠yourcareerhappinesspc.com⁠

https://www.linkedin.com/in/meredith-pasekoffdinitz/⁠

Kathleen Dohoney

⁠celticcareerpros.com⁠

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathleendohoney1/⁠

About our Guest

Nicholas “Nick” Wyman began his career as an award-winning chef before becoming a globally recognized leader in workforce innovation. As founder and CEO of IWSI America, he has pioneered national apprenticeship initiatives — from the first registered U.S. forestry apprenticeship in 35 years to groundbreaking healthcare programs for people with disabilities.
Nick is the author of Job U: How to Find Wealth and Success by Developing the Skills Companies Need (Penguin) and Attract, Retain, Develop: Shaping a Skilled Workforce for the Future (Fast Company Press, 2025). He contributes to Forbes, Fast Company, CNBC, and the MIT Press Journal, and is known for translating global best practices into practical solutions that reshape careers and communities. His latest work explores the intersection of wellness and work — how personal health, resilience, and performance fuel not only individual success but also the future of organizations.

https://www.iwsiamerica.org/
https://www.nicholaswyman.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholasmwyman/

The Future of Work: Skills-Based Hiring, Apprenticeships, and Career Pathways with Nick Wyman