Celebrating Black History Month: 4 New AI Tools by Black Creators

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Black History Month serves as a reminder to honor individual experiences and celebrate collective accomplishments. Beyond bridging wage gaps, fostering Black representation in tech is about creating inclusive experiences that empower marginalized communities. In the spirit of celebration, we shine the GA spotlight on four new AI tools by Black creators, embodying progress, equity, and […]

Like, Learn, Love, Launch: Our Step-by-Step Dating Guide to Find Your Tech Career Match

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At General Assembly, we’re all about connections. We bring tech talent and top companies together to create a future of work where everyone can thrive. And we believe quality tech skill education should be accessible to anyone, no matter where you are in your search for the perfect career. We offer a variety of learning […]

Sleigh Your Career Goals: Your Guide to Upskilling During the Holidays

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It’s easy to slide into the holidays one of two ways — feeling like a humbug discouraged by your job hunt or bright-eyed with ambition (I’ll have so much time!). Either way, you know you need to up your skill game and refresh your portfolio to make a new career a reality.    Fast-forward a week […]

Should Recruiters Learn to Code? How Technical Skills Can Transform Your Recruiting Career

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Ask a recruiter how their year’s going, and you’re likely to see a head shake. According to Gem’s 2023 Recruiting Trends report, nearly one quarter of recruiting teams saw reductions in the second half of 2022. Many are dealing with layoffs, hiring freezes, or limited resources despite headcount growth, but that isn’t the full story. Talent […]

5 Reasons Why T-shaped Employees Are The Future of Work and How They Offer Businesses a Competitive Edge

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The tech workforce of yesterday is not the workforce of today – and it certainly won’t be the workforce of tomorrow.  Technology is evolving rapidly, and companies are struggling to keep up with the pace of digital transformation. Traditional college degrees aren’t evolving rapidly enough to equip entry-level employees with future-proof skills. Software engineers, developers […]

‘Break-Into’ Series at GA APAC: Helping You Make The Switch & Find Your Dream Tech Career

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Whether you’re looking to make a complete career change or invest in learning a new tech skill, our ‘Break-Into’ series gives you the information you need before committing to a tech bootcamp at GA.  Each event in the series is a fast and convenient way for you to find out if the tech career you’ve […]

General Assembly and Tamkeen Partnership Yields 70% Positive Outcome for Graduates

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Bahrain – May 2023 – General Assembly, a tech bootcamp provider supported by the Labour Fund (Tamkeen) in Bahrain, has reported an impressive 70.1% positive outcome rate for its graduates within 5 months since graduating, which includes job opportunities, freelance work, promotions and starting a business. The high positive outcome rate can be attributed to […]

How to Make a Career Change from Social Work to Working in Tech

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The tech industry is projected to grow by almost 8% in 2023, that’s a total projected worth of $4.6 trillion. Whereas the social work industry is projected to grow by only 2% this year.  If you’re reading this, you’re considering a career switch to a tech role. The long unpredicted hours and poor salary may […]