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General Assembly (GA), a renowned organization dedicated to talent development and upskilling, has officially announced the establishment of its Future Skills Board. This newly formed board comprises high-level leaders from influential companies such as Stripe, Google, and Gartner, among others. The primary objective of this board is to provide real-time, actionable insights into how these leading companies are leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) in their operations. These insights will directly guide and inform the curriculum of General Assembly’s AI Academy.
The formation of 10the Future Skills Board transforms General Assembly’s AI Academy into a “living, peer-driven learning portfolio.” This dynamic approach ensures that the workforce skilling programs offered by GA are not only continually updated but also “future-proof,” having been validated by trusted industry leaders. Dr. Jeffrey Bergin, Chief Learning Officer at General Assembly, emphasized that GA has always prioritized practical, immediately applicable knowledge, achieved by employing instructors who are active in the fields they teach. The Future Skills Board will further enhance this by providing even more immediate feedback on AI implementation, identifying emerging skills gaps, and understanding the evolving talent strategies of major companies. This direct input guarantees that GA’s curriculum will always precisely address the most pressing needs of employers.
Senior leaders from the participating companies on the Future Skills Board will play a crucial role in validating and co-creating new curriculum and programs for General Assembly. Their real-world feedback will be instrumental in shaping the pedagogical approach to teaching AI skills. Daniel Huss, CEO of gravityAI and a member of the Future Skills Board, praised this initiative, stating that it aligns with General Assembly’s strong tradition of engaging experts who are deeply immersed in the subject matter, in this case, AI. He further commented that this expert-driven approach is why GA’s upskilling methods are consistently the most relevant and practically applicable in the industry.
In essence, the collaboration with the Future Skills Board ensures that General Assembly’s AI Academy remains at the cutting edge, providing education that is constantly informed by the latest industry trends and validated by companies at the forefront of AI adoption. This strategic move aims to equip individuals and businesses with the essential AI skills needed to thrive in an increasingly complex technological landscape.
General Assembly, founded in 2011, has grown into a leading talent and upskilling community committed to making tech-centric jobs accessible and meeting the demand of rapidly expanding tech companies. It has evolved into a center of excellence, training individuals from diverse backgrounds to enhance their practical knowledge of tech skills, which are now crucial across all industries and roles. With a global presence, hands-on instruction, and a dedicated alumni network, GA offers comprehensive support to learners as they advance in their careers. As part of the Adecco Group and a partner of LHH, a premier talent solutions provider, GA effectively matches the right talent with business requirements, ensuring that “real skills” are put to work every day.
