Career Tarotscopes for April 2024 

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Rebecca Szymczak, aka Cardsy B, author of The Saturn Diaries and tarot reader to the stars, consulted her cards and has guidance for which signs should embrace April’s fiery Aries vibes to launch new initiatives and which signs should wait until after the solar eclipse on April 8 to make any big decisions. She also has some insight into interesting team dynamics following the full moon in Scorpio at the end of the month.

April comes in hotter than ever this year. As always, the month launches with Aries season — aka the energetic initiator of the zodiac — but April 2024 also brings a powerful solar eclipse on Friday the 8th, when the sun, north node, Chiron, and the moon are all in Aries, igniting a powerful reset. This eclipse will particularly affect matters involving leadership, courage, and individuality. The week following the eclipse provides a powerful window of opportunity to shine and receive recognition for last quarter’s efforts and progress. Be mindful when setting up meetings, as Mercury officially went into retrograde on the first of the month, reminding us to double and even triple-check meeting makers and emails for clarity. Mercury moves direct on April 25, but we still have a brief shadow period to be mindful of. April 30 is a powerful day to go full steam ahead on new projects as Mars enters its ruler of Aries and provides some extra confidence and momentum to passion projects.

All signs will receive supercharged activations this month. Aries is equal parts power and impatience — it’s just a matter of paying attention to the environment and choosing your moments wisely. Read on to see what the cards have in store for your sign. 

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Just Launched: Revamped Software Engineering Bootcamp Experience

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You’re looking for an engaging career in technology — work that’s interesting and fulfilling, pay that helps you meet financial goals, and a day-to-day schedule that fits your life. 

Consider software engineering. 

The U.S. Bureau of Labor predicts that software engineering employment will grow by 25% from 2022 to 2032. Will you join the ranks? 

At General Assembly, we’re dedicated to educating the next generation of software engineers — because you don’t need a college degree to succeed in this exciting, evolving field. You just need the right skills, up-to-date training, and hands-on experience with everyday tools. That’s what employers are looking for. 

To help you accelerate your path to your first software engineering job, we’ve revamped our Software Engineering Bootcamp experience with a cutting-edge curriculum upgrade, fresh video content, a state-of-the-art learning management system, plus the freedom of two schedule options. 

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AI for Leaders: GA’s Essential Workshop for Informed AI Decision Making

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The year is 2025: decisions are made with the precision of a surgeon’s scalpel, powered by algorithms that sift through mountains of data in a moment’s time. 

After a seismic shift in artificial intelligence rocked the business world in 2023 with the release of free and accessible generative AI platforms, the chasm between those equipped to lead — and those left behind — widens. Whether AI is an innovation or a disruption for your business depends upon your policies, training programs, and talent acquisition strategies. 

Like it or not, AI is reshaping work — boosting productivity, profitability, and competitive edge. No industry or business is immune to the relentless drumbeat of technology. Gone are the days of simply hiring a handful of IT experts. Now, it’s about elevating every employee to harness the benefits and power of this transformative tech.

While it may sound like a tall order, there’s no time like the present to align your leadership team, starting with AI fluency training, skill development, and strategic planning to embrace an AI-driven business model. 

With General Assembly’s AI for Leaders Workshop, there’s a clear path forward. 

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Data Skills: What Professional Service Consultants Need To Know

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As a strategic consultant, you know your clients are eager to talk data. From mining to analysis to modeling, they’re keen for you to extract meaningful insights and use them to shape forward-thinking strategies that address their most pressing challenges.

Maintaining leading-edge data skills is a top business imperative for all professional service firms — but how do you make sure you — and every new employee that joins your ranks — are sharpening data competencies to the highest standard? 

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Navigating the Future: Why AI Skills Are Crucial in 2024

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Let’s start with the obvious: AI technology is changing the world of work faster than anyone anticipated. From predictive analytics and automation to content generation, companies across every industry are rapidly integrating AI into their operations and seeking employees who can understand and leverage it effectively.

To put some numbers to it, 40% of organizations plan to increase their investments in artificial intelligence this year alone. This means that the potential for new job opportunities is huge — especially for early adopters in a market where the number of AI-proficient workers is slim.

From simple prompt writing to programming and machine learning, companies are urgently seeking AI-ready talent — and they’re willing to pay handsomely for it. While the hefty salaries for senior level AI positions tend to get the most attention, entry-level roles are still commanding some impressive numbers. A survey by Bizreport found that entry-level AI workers earn 128% more than in other occupations and that AI has widened the pay gap between tech jobs and other occupations by 36%.

Becoming proficient in AI skills in demand will help you capitalize on AI’s unprecedented growth opportunities. Find out which AI skills will be hot tickets for 2024 and beyond.

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Data Skills 2024: What Financial Firms Need To Know

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Today, data is the key to decision-making, modernization, and competitive customer experiences. But without the right people to make sense of it all, this data can become increasingly fragmented and inaccessible — while valuable opportunities slip into the rearview mirror.

“Data is only an asset when you have the right people in place who know how to use the data and democratize it across the business. That’s where we see opportunity meet impact.” 
– Angela Brennan, Global Lead Solutions Architect at General Assembly 

But where will you find the right data-savvy talent? In some cases, the answer is: within your own organization. As AI-driven tech makes roles like recordkeepers, data entry clerks, underwriters, and auditors redundant, upskilling and reskilling talent to data-adjacent roles is one powerful strategy for upleveling your capabilities, while preserving your company’s internal wellspring of knowledge and morale. 

That said, not every job opening can be filled internally. As new data roles emerge, you’ll need dependable pipelines for net-new talent that meets the evolving skill sets — and use case requirements — of the data tasks at hand.

To make these pivots quickly and effectively, you’ll need a clearer understanding of data’s growing role in the finance sector and the solutions that exist. 

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Update on General Assembly’s Career Services

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Students, alumni, partners, and friends,

From the very beginning, General Assembly has relentlessly focused on outcomes for our students and graduates, helping individuals all over the globe develop tech skills to redefine their careers and access meaningful, good-paying jobs. 

This commitment to learners was a big reason we joined the Adecco Group six years ago. We knew that, by combining GA’s pioneering approach to training with the Adecco family’s global network of talent solutions, we would have the opportunity to realize new and unparalleled career support pathways.

All of this is why we are excited to announce this next strategic evolution in supporting students’ careers. In partnership with LHH and its Career Resources Network (CRN), we are launching GA’s new Career Services program. This redesigned offering will provide students around the world with significantly expanded access to coaching support, job-readiness resources, and career opportunities. 

With this expanded capability, we’re taking students’ career support to the next level. We’re providing them with region-based opportunities to connect with jobs at companies across the globe and access an expansive online database of webinars, resume optimization support, and LinkedIn Learning courses. Plus, students will now have region-based access to the Digital Talent Exchange — LHH’s proprietary system that brings together candidates with job openings, generating thousands of candidate-to-job matches.

Our new Career Services program will be available to our students in North America on Monday, April 8, followed by the United Kingdom and Australia on Monday, April 22. Additional regions will follow in the latter half of the year.

We’re incredibly excited about this new phase in General Assembly’s approach to career services and what it will mean for the success of both the students and the employer partners we support. We look forward to sharing more student success stories from across the globe as we continue rolling out new innovations that help learners grow their careers. We are eager to continue this journey together.

My very best,

Daniele Grassi
President and CEO, General Assembly

Tech it to the next level with game-changing discounts

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With technology moving faster than ever, it’s never been a better time to level up your tech skills. It’s time to tech it to the next level.

Leveling up your tech skills:

  • Keeps you competitive in an ever-changing job market 
  • Gives you the confidence to thrive in an AI-first world 
  • Opens the door to new opportunities — whether in your existing career or a completely new one
  • Helps you stay sharp — and keeps things fun and fresh

Think of it this way, if your career was a game, how would you navigate jumping from one level to the next? You’d learn. And maybe dig for some cheat codes. It’s the same idea when it comes to leveling up your tech skills — and your career. We provide the “how-to” manual (plus plenty of cheat codes) for navigating the latest and greatest must-have tech skills for every kind of learner. 

At GA, we want to be the Yoshi to your Mario. That’s why this month, we’re offering you a power-up for your tech skilling needs. From now until April 30, take $1,000 off a bootcamp, $750 off a short course, or $200 off a workshop in your local currency.* Whether your goal is to learn a new skill, or completely transform your career, we’ve got you covered.

TO ACTIVATE YOUR DISCOUNT: SHORT COURSES & BOOTCAMPS*

  1. Find your course.
  2. Start your application and jump on a call with our Admissions team.
  3. Mention code LEVEL-UP-2024 to activate your discount.
  4. Start your course by June 30, 2024.

We also offer a variety of flexible financing options, so be sure to talk with our Admissions team to see what you qualify for. They can make sure you find your best financing fit. 

TO ACTIVATE YOUR DISCOUNT: WORKSHOPS

  1. Choose your workshop.
  2. Use code TECHIT200 at checkout to activate your discount.
  3. Apply this workshop discount to any workshop now until April 30. 

See you in class.

*TERMS & CONDITIONS

  1. Students must be 18 years or older.
  2. Discount eligible for legal residents of the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, and Australia.
  3. Discount amount of $1,000 off a Bootcamp or $750 off a Short Course.
  4. New York residents or students attending live at the NYC campus are not eligible for the discount.
  5. Discount is applicable only for Bootcamps and Short Courses. On Demand learning or paid workshops are not eligible for the discount.
  6. Discount can only be used on one Bootcamp or one Short Course.
  7. Discount may be combined with one other discount of equal or lesser value.
  8. Discount is not available for those already enrolled in a Bootcamp or Short Course, and cannot be applied retroactively.
  9. Prospective students must enroll in a course starting on or before June 30, 2024 to be eligible for the discount.
  10. Discount may not be applied to non-refundable registration fee.

Software Engineering Skills 2024: What Financial Firms Need to Know

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If you’re a financial institution short of a few good software engineers, you’re not alone. 

Fueled by a pressing need for constant innovation, compliance adherence, and flexibility, over 90% of banks and insurers are in the midst of migrating their legacy systems to the cloud — up from 37% just three years ago.

At the same time, the scarcity of software engineering talent is deepening. Financial firms aren’t just competing with other organizations within the industry, but with virtually every industry — and not just here in the U.S., but the world over. 

“You’re always going to be playing catch-up to some degree — and the challenge will always be: How do we evolve our skills, capabilities, and competencies to keep pace?” 
– Ciaran Moloney, VP of Solutions at General Assembly  

So the question is: How do you fill open software engineer roles, future-proof their skills, and maintain a steady stream of talent to help your financial institution keep pace with its modernization goals?

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