Oct 28 2024 85 mins
Meet Jim, the owner of WyoTech, who shares his inspiring journey from a 14-year-old farmhand to a teacher at Wyotech. He highlights the importance of persistence, professionalism, and learning from failures. Jim also discusses WyoTech’s evolution, from private ownership to a respected trade school under Macmillan Publishing and Phillips Colleges, and his goal of reaching 10,000 students by 2030.
Jim tackles workforce challenges, like the search for qualified teachers and the need for affordable housing in Laramie, Wyoming. He shares his vision for expanding opportunities in the trades and engaging more youth in these careers.
Tune in for an insightful conversation packed with leadership lessons, perseverance, and overcoming obstacles.