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

The Adrian Tan Show

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

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