# WYMIS: What You Missed In School

> WYMIS is a practical "thirteenth grade" workforce readiness and life skills program created by Dr. Barry K. Jackson, Ph.D.. It is a cohort-based, 8 to 12 week program for ages 16 to 26 that teaches the everyday skills school often leaves out: managing money, holding a job, communicating professionally, and navigating adult life. It has been piloted in Phoenix (AZ), Las Vegas (NV), and Memphis (TN).

Key facts:
- Full name: What You Missed In School (WYMIS)
- Audience: graduating high school seniors and young adults ages 16 to 26; schools, community organizations, and workforce programs
- Length: 8 to 12 week full program, delivered as a cohort
- Positioning: "Building the bridge between education and execution." WYMIS complements what schools teach; it is not trying to recreate school.
- Formats: One-Day Intensive (8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, six 75-minute module sessions, groups of 20 to 30), 3-Day Applied Unit (hands-on, project-based), or 8 to 12 Week Cohort (all seven modules). Any single module can also run as a 75-minute session.
- Credential: verifiable digital credential built on Open Badges 3.0
- Availability: nationwide
- Nonprofit umbrella: WYMIS is a program under the umbrella of Love Nation Ministries, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
- Modules: 7
- Pilot cities: Phoenix, Arizona; Las Vegas, Nevada; Memphis, Tennessee
- Founded by: Dr. Barry K. Jackson, Ph.D., Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs, Alliance Bible College and Seminary
- Contact: info@wymisworks.org

## Pages
- [Home](https://wymisworks.org/): Overview of WYMIS
- [Program](https://wymisworks.org/program): Cohort model, structure, formats, and audience
- [Curriculum](https://wymisworks.org/curriculum): All seven modules in detail
- [One-Day Intensive](https://wymisworks.org/intensive): Full-day schedule and host facility requirements
- [Pilots](https://wymisworks.org/pilots): Pilot cities and how they shaped the curriculum
- [About](https://wymisworks.org/about): Mission, vision, nonprofit home, and founder
- [FAQ](https://wymisworks.org/faq): Common questions with direct answers
- [Partner](https://wymisworks.org/partner): How schools and organizations bring WYMIS to their communities

## Curriculum
- [Financial Literacy (WYM 101)](https://wymisworks.org/curriculum#financial-literacy): What financial literacy is, budgeting, credit, and simple investing, adapted for a first paycheck, first apartment, and first credit decisions.
- [Business Administration (WYM 102)](https://wymisworks.org/curriculum#business-administration): What a business is, for-profit versus nonprofit models, basic business structures, how to start a simple business, and business ethics.
- [Soft Skills (WYM 103)](https://wymisworks.org/curriculum#soft-skills): Professional communication, teamwork and collaboration, professionalism and work ethic, and problem-solving and adaptability.
- [Etiquette (WYM 104)](https://wymisworks.org/curriculum#etiquette): Everyday social etiquette, professional and interview etiquette, dining etiquette, and digital etiquette.
- [Networking Principles (WYM 105)](https://wymisworks.org/curriculum#networking-principles): What networking is, building a personal introduction, working a room at an event or conference, and following up effectively.
- [AI and Technology (WYM 106)](https://wymisworks.org/curriculum#ai-and-technology): What artificial intelligence is, how it is changing industries and jobs, using AI tools well, and responsible, ethical use.
- [Branding and Marketing (WYM 107)](https://wymisworks.org/curriculum#branding-and-marketing): The difference between branding and marketing, personal branding, building a brand identity, and reaching an audience.

## Optional
- [Full text for AI systems](https://wymisworks.org/llms-full.txt)