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In today’s dynamic economy, the skills needed to succeed in the workplace are evolving, and there is a tremendous need for talent in the technological workforce. Companies ranging from small startups to Fortune 100 corporations require a broad base of skills in subjects like web development, design, business, marketing and more. These fields are constantly changing, however, and colleges and universities are struggling to keep up. New educational models are emerging, continually updating their curriculum and the way skills are taught. General Assembly is pioneering this model of skills-based education, and co-founder and CEO Jake Schwartz is leading the way. He and Kevin Carey, director of the Education Policy Program at the New America Foundation, will discuss how skills-based education is helping people accelerate their careers and how it is allowing companies like Google, McKinsey, Spotify and more to find the talented workforce they need.