Matthew Zinman is president and founder of Z University.org (ZU), a leading advocate and provider of workforce readiness solutions to fulfill its aim to close the gaps of knowledge and experience that exist between school and work.

Mr. Zinman created ZU’s principle resource, Intern Toolkit™, the most comprehensive resource for employers to make their internship programs successful. It features nearly 60 components designed to help businesses utilize interns most productively and provide the students with vital practical experience.

He is also president of Z Communication, Inc., a full-service marketing communication and strategic management firm, which he established in 2002. Mr. Zinman has provided related practices and consulting services to more than 75 clients including: Microsoft Corporation, Siemens Medical Solutions, Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (the maker of Arm & Hammer brand products), Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, and Bristol-Myers Squibb Company, as well as to many small- and mid-sized businesses.

Mr. Zinman continues to author numerous articles for various trade and business publications and lecture at colleges, universities, and professional associations on a number of career development topics.