In today’s fast-paced digital world, technology never stands still. It’s constantly evolving, reshaping the skills and expertise companies need to truly shine. This exciting, yet sometimes stressful environment offers a fantastic chance for businesses like yours to proactively grow your team’s capabilities, ensuring you stay ahead of the curve and maintain a strong competitive edge.

Upskilling your existing employees isn’t just a reaction to change—it’s a smart, forward-thinking investment in your company’s future. It’s about genuinely empowering your team to drive continuous growth and lead the market from within. That’s how we move your employees forward with real skills.

Unlocking potential: The ROI of upskilling

Giving your workforce new technical skills benefits your business in many ways:

• Cost management: Think about it—nurturing talent already within your company is much more efficient than constantly searching for new hires. Organizations that champion upskilling can save a remarkable 70% to 92% of the typical costs associated with replacing an employee who moves on. That’s a truly powerful way to manage resources.
• Motivated teams, more profits: A team that’s skilled and ready for anything is a team that contributes directly to higher profits. Businesses that actively invest in their employees’ development have seen an 11% higher profitability. Plus, the return on investment can be astonishing: organizations that upskilled their employees through simple platforms like LinkedIn Learning experienced an impressive 695% increase in ROI over a three-year period. Just imagine the enhanced ROI when you upskill your team in the precise tech skills demanded by the market. At General Assembly, we offer exactly that: tech training precisely aligned with the needs of the Bahraini job market. We gain this insight directly through continuous collaboration and information gathering from our industry partners.
• Innovation, here we come: When your team gains relevant tech skills, their ability to meaningfully contribute increases. Upskilling encourages new ways of thinking, helps streamline everyday tasks, and inspires innovative solutions. This directly leads to improved productivity and cultivates a culture of innovation right there in your company.
• Retention is key: Offering pathways for professional growth is a cornerstone of a happy, loyal team. When employees see you’re invested in their future, it fosters a strong sense of value. GA report insights reveal that a striking 90.7% of employees feel that access to training influences their decision to stay longer with their employer. This commitment translates directly into higher motivation and engagement, with 85% of employees reporting a boost in motivation after upskilling.
• Being the employer of choice: Companies that genuinely support professional development become magnets for top talent. Our recent report also showed that 87.5% of employees view organizations offering these opportunities as more attractive employers. This not only helps you keep your best people, but also makes it easier to attract new talent.

It’s clear that the benefits of upskilling are many. By developing capabilities internally, your company can become more agile, reduce reliance on outside help, and genuinely foster innovation that comes from the heart of your own team.

General Assembly: Your go-to partner in talent development

As a dedicated tech academy, we pride ourselves on delivering cutting-edge, hands-on, market-aligned training designed to equip your team with the most sought-after tech skills. Our core mission is simple: to empower businesses like yours to truly thrive. We believe in more people with tech skills making more goals possible.

Tailored upskilling journeys: Find your perfect program

We know that every organization has its own unique needs and that different ways of learning work best for different people. That’s why we offer two fully supported programs, designed to fit smoothly into your operation:

1. Career Development Program: For organizations looking for a comprehensive, long-term talent upskilling program, our Career Development Program is a perfect fit. The program is available across three disciplines: Java, Python, and Data. It runs for a year, with employees receiving 40 hours of engaging in-class instruction each quarter, complemented by 30 hours of hands-on project work in the same period. This approach is all about building robust, lasting technical capabilities within your team.
2. Accelerator programs: When your team needs to rapidly acquire specific skills for immediate use, our Accelerator programs are exactly what you need. Our separate Product Management, UX Design, and Data Analytics Accelerators each run for one focused week, comprising 40 hours of dynamic in-class instruction. The best part about these programs is that employees don’t need any prior experience in a specific field—they only need to link the program to their day-to-day tasks with the sole goal of maximizing their outcomes.

For both these powerful upskilling pathways, we take care of the full funding approval process. You simply need to provide clearance for your employees to attend the training, ensuring a smooth and hassle-free journey.

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