As enterprise AI adoption surges, the gap between technological capability and workforce readiness is growing dangerously wide. Addressing this disconnect head-on, General Assembly has launched AI Academy—a flexible, modular training platform aimed at helping businesses upskill employees across key functions. With 89% of tech hiring managers expecting to increase AI investments, the need for AI literacy has never been more urgent.
AI Adoption Grows, But Workforce Readiness Lags Behind
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According to General Assembly’s research, 89% of hiring managers plan to boost AI investment within the year.
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Despite these ambitions, qualified AI talent remains scarce—a reality that is threatening the ROI of enterprise AI initiatives.
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General Assembly CEO Daniele Grassi warns: “Companies are rushing to adopt AI but failing to bring their workforces along.”
AI Academy: A Practical Approach to Workforce AI Enablement
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The AI Academy delivers hands-on, expert-led training tailored to core business functions:
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HR
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Marketing
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Sales
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Product Management
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Each learning path focuses on real-world applications of AI tools, helping teams drive productivity and business impact.
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Training modules are customizable to an organization’s current talent base and needs.
Why the AI Academy Matters Now
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51% of hiring managers cite productivity gains as their main motivation for adopting AI.
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However, the most lacking skills among current employees are:
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AI tool proficiency
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AI development capabilities
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Encouragingly, 76% of tech hiring managers believe existing staff can be upskilled or reskilled to meet AI-driven demands.
Accessible Learning for All
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General Assembly will offer free AI classes and workshops to broaden access to AI learning beyond corporate clients.
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These programs aim to support not only professional upskilling but also personal development in an AI-enhanced world.
From AI Investment to AI Empowerment
General Assembly’s AI Academy isn’t just another tech training program—it’s a blueprint for closing the critical AI skills gap that threatens digital transformation. As companies race ahead with AI deployments, ensuring employees are equipped to participate in that journey is vital. The success of AI integration depends not only on technology, but on talent empowered to use it.
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