124 - The Magic Formula to Rapid Reskilling for the Modern Economy (with Ryan Meyer of General Assembly) image
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124 - The Magic Formula to Rapid Reskilling for the Modern Economy (with Ryan Meyer of General Assembly)
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8 months ago
Learn how General Assembly  is providing proven pathways into high-demand tech careers through project-based, practitioner-led training programs.  Ryan Meyer shares insights on why their 3-month immersive bootcamps have 92%+ job placement rates, how they rapidly evolve curriculum, and key trends in adult learning and workforce development. Discover their "magic formula" of aligning individual, employer and government needs through skills training.   🕛 Time stamps  00:00 Introduction 01:27 Overview of General Assembly's training programs 03:37 Getting people job-ready quickly 05:28 Using practitioner instructors 07:35 Contrast with lengthy university degrees 10:40 Adapting training for speed of tech change 13:23 AI changing education formats 15:18 Motivation and doing key to learning 17:37 Applying AI internally 19:20 Ryan's career journey 24:10 Evolving curriculum based on job placements 26:28 Role of talented instructors 29:10 Ideal mix of remote vs in-person 32:25 Choosing training programs in Singapore 35:15 Designing government sponsored programs 38:10 Engaging shorter attention spans 40:20 Using AI tools responsibly 43:30 Predictions on future of education 48:20 Training linked to competitive advantage 51:20 Finding hidden talent in organizations 53:10 Conclusion and where to learn more ---   * Sign up for Adrian's weekly newsletter: https://adriantan.com.sg/subscribe/   * Visit Adrian Blog: https://adriantan.com.sg  * Follow Adrian on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriantanck/ * Follow Adrian on Twitter: https://twitter.com/adriantan18   * Like Adrian on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/adtan
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