124 - The Magic Formula to Rapid Reskilling for the Modern Economy (with Ryan Meyer of General Assembly)

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 Introduction01:27 Overview of General Assembly's training programs03:37 Getting people job-ready quickly05:28 Using practitioner instructors07:35 Contrast with lengthy university degrees10:40 Adapting training for speed of tech change13:23 AI changing education formats15:18 Motivation and doing key to learning17:37 Applying AI internally19:20 Ryan's career journey24:10 Evolving curriculum based on job placements26:28 Role of talented instructors29:10 Ideal mix of remote vs in-person32:25 Choosing training programs in Singapore35:15 Designing government sponsored programs38:10 Engaging shorter attention spans40:20 Using AI tools responsibly43:30 Predictions on future of education48:20 Training linked to competitive advantage51:20 Finding hidden talent in organizations53:10 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 Get full access to Will That Work? at www.adriantan.com.sg/subscribe