124: Reskilling for Tech and the Future of Learning | Ryan Meyer

How can adults reskill for a changing tech economy? Ryan Meyer of General Assembly joins Adrian Tan to discuss project-based learning, practitioner instructors and training that connects individual, employer and government needs.

We explore how curriculum evolves, the role of motivation and practice, remote versus in-person learning, and AI’s impact on education and workforce development.

Recorded in October 2023. Training examples and industry observations reflect that period.

Timestamps
00:00 Introduction
01:27 General Assembly’s training programs
03:37 Getting people job-ready quickly
05:28 Practitioner instructors
07:35 Comparing training with university degrees
10:40 Keeping up with technology change
13:23 AI and education formats
15:18 Motivation and learning by doing
17:37 Applying AI internally
19:20 Ryan’s career journey
24:10 Evolving curriculum through job placements
26:28 The role of instructors
29:10 Remote versus in-person learning
32:25 Choosing training in Singapore
35:15 Government-sponsored programs
38:10 Engaging shorter attention spans
40:20 Using AI responsibly
43:30 The future of education
48:20 Training and competitive advantage
51:20 Finding hidden talent
53:10 Conclusion

More from Adrian: https://www.adriantan.com.sg/
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