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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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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.

Looking Ahead: What To Expect for the UK’s Job Market in 2024

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The future of work in the UK is undergoing a seismic shift, and both employees, as well as companies, need to be aware of these changes and adapt to them in order to stay ahead of the curve.

As part of Looking Ahead 2023, General Assembly brought together an exciting panel of industry experts to share their thoughts and insights on the evolving landscape of the UK job market. 

Moderated by Ashka Raval, career coach at General Assembly, the panel consisted of:

  • Anne Benedict, Chief People Officer at COMPASS Pathways
  • Natasha Stanley, Head Career Coach and Experience Designer at Careershifters
  • Richard Wood, Organisational Design & Transformation Partner at The Ready
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Why UX skills are necessary in 2024

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The UX design job market hit a crescendo in 2022. Following a pandemic-era surge in demand, salaries and job offers have settled into a new normal. No matter what the future holds, there will always be a market for those with user experience design skills, and savvy UX designers will always remain in-demand.

Here’s why:

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Hit Start on a New Career, Without Pressing Pause on Your Life: Introducing GA’s New Part-Time Software Engineering Bootcamp

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Thinking about switching to a tech career? Now’s a great time. Even amidst all the changes happening in the workforce, the demand for tech-skilled workers is still booming. In fact, 26% of tech recruiters anticipate having a higher recruiting budget in 2024.

There’s just one snag — you’ve already got a full plate. Maybe you’re currently working a full-time job. Or you’ve got young kids at home. Or perhaps you’re busy looking after your own parents. Bottom line: you have responsibilities to tend to and can’t drop everything to go back to school full-time. 

We get it — and you’re not alone. That’s why we’re launching a new Software Engineering Part Time Bootcamp that allows lifelong learners to pick up essential tech skills while tending to a full-time job and other responsibilities. 

Let’s take a moment to unpack the first of multiple part-time programs soon to come so you can decide whether it’s the right fit.

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Career Tarotscopes for March 2024

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GA Astrology Career Card Deck

Estimated reading time: 10 minutes

Rebecca Szymczak, aka Cardsy B, author of The Saturn Diaries and tarot reader to the stars, consulted her cards and has tips for which signs should dive deep into March’s Piscean intuition to implement new strategies and which signs should pause until the equinox at month’s end to make any sudden moves. She also has some cosmic timing suggestions regarding when to schedule important meetings and when to make requests from bosses and clients.

March is the breakthrough month between winter and spring, which also acts as the catalyst for more light and illumination to enter, especially regarding areas where we may have felt stuck or stagnant. We enter March in Pisces season with Mercury, the planet of communication, also in Pisces, meaning paying attention to our intuition and non-verbal cues when making decisions at work is even more critical than ever. Right before the new moon in Pisces on March 10, Venus moves into Aquarius, encouraging us to be mindful of what we share and with whom regarding new ventures and upcoming career plans — timing is everything this month. On March 19, the spring equinox brings a powerful, energetic recalibration of equal parts light and darkness to aid us in re-centering ourselves and our goals. We wrap the month with the full moon in Libra on March 25. This full moon is also a lunar eclipse that, due to its Libra placement, will be particularly beneficial to those working in legal, communications, and tech-related roles.

All signs will receive new insights and a deeper understanding of where you’re headed in the next steps of your career this month. Pisces season is all about getting in touch with your most authentic self and bringing that out to the world — so read on to see what the cards have in store.

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