Nicholas attended the Career and Technology Program at Keystone Central School District in Mill Hall, where he was dual-enrolled in the Precision Machining and CAD programs. During his time in school, he was the President of the local SkillsUSA chapter, where he competed and placed at district- and state-level competitions in CNC Turning and as a member of the Automated Manufacturing Team. After graduation, Nicholas was employed with First Quality Enterprises in the plastics division.

Nicholas is currently attending the Pennsylvania College of Technology in Williamsport to continue his studies in Plastics and Polymer Engineering Technology.