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Mike Roberts helps you build an AI-native workforce. Unlock untapped talent, boost productivity, and outpace your competition.

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What he brings

Keynote speaking

Inspired talks that motivate teams to make real change in their organization while boosting ROI and retaining top talent.

Workshops & consulting

Customized engagements that guide organizations from concept to implementation when launching modern apprenticeship programs.

Virtual presentations

Interactive sessions designed specifically for remote audiences without losing energy, clarity, or practical value.

Why this works

40+ years in technology and education
Keynotes, workshops, consulting, and virtual presentations
Built around apprenticeships, funding, and skills-based hiring

About Mike Roberts

Mike Roberts is the founder and CEO of Creating Coding Careers, a trailblazer in the tech apprenticeship space who has spent decades making earn-and-learn models accessible and manageable for organizations of all sizes.

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Harry Leech

Harry Leech

Director of Strategy and Program Development

Apprenticeships for America

As a membership network of apprenticeship practitioners, we bring the apprenticeship community together to engage on policy and practice issues. Mike led a fantastic session with over 100 people on AI and apprenticeships where he laid out a framework for under...

Matt Drazba

Matt Drazba

Product Strategy / Business Owner / Chief Of Staff

eBay

We enjoyed having Mike for our product owner training. We're on a journey here at eBay to transition from a project-oriented mindset to product ownership. This session was great because it focused on practical applications and exercises rather than just on Pow...

Todd Bashor

Todd Bashor

CEO and Founder

Apptivity

Mike, I really admire how much grit and passion you have. And you've demonstrated that since the day I met you. Over the years, I've just seen you really bring to life what you say you want to do. It's so rare that you find someone who's able to materialize wh...

Matt Stephenson

Matt Stephenson

CEO and Founder

Code2College

After a series of fortuitous connections San Diego-based technologists and industry leaders, I planned a trip to San Diego with a number of site visits on the itinerary. One of the most memorable visits was with Mike Roberts, who invited me to his brick-and-mo...

Business value

Maximized ROI

with available incentives

Cost-effective

talent acquisition strategies

Employee retention

improvements with increased company engagement

Let's take your event

To the Next Level

I am a technologist building the playbook for earn-and-learn pathways into careers in technology. My mission is to make these opportunities accessible to more organizations and individuals, creating a more effective talent ecosystem that benefits everyone involved.

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Contact

Bring apprenticeship thinking into your next event

Tell Mike about your audience, format, and goals. He will respond with a stronger fit for a keynote, workshop, or strategic engagement.

hello@mikeroberts.co

13853 Tobiasson Rd., Poway, CA 92064