Showcase Your Skills with the General Assembly Alumni Badge on Contra

We’re excited to announce we’re partnering with General Assembly to launch the General Assembly Alumni Network! This new program gives General Assembly alumni the opportunity to highlight their education, projects, and services right on Contra. If you’re looking to work with independents who’ve trained with General Assembly, you can now easily find and hire them—no middlemen, no commission fees.

If you’re a General Assembly graduate, you can now showcase your credentials with a verified General Assembly Alumni badge on your Contra profile ✨ This makes it easier to appeal to clients looking for trusted, professionally-trained experts.

🔗 Meet General Assembly Alumni on Contra →

What is General Assembly?

General Assembly is a pioneer in education and career transformation, specializing in today’s most in-demand skills—like software engineering, data science, design, and marketing. With campuses around the globe and online programs, GA has helped thousands of learners break into tech and upskill into meaningful careers.

Graduates of General Assembly’s immersive and part-time programs have gone on to work at companies like Google, IBM, and Spotify.

What is Contra’s Partner Program?

Contra’s Partner Program helps companies highlight their expert communities while giving freelancers new opportunities to grow their independent careers. Whether it’s a tool, platform, or educational institution, we spotlight the best of the best—so clients can hire with confidence.

Experts in our Partner Program are featured on Contra and partner pages, receive a custom badge on their profile, and get discovered by clients hiring for commission-free projects.

We currently host Partner Programs with Framer, Spline, BuildShip, Flutterflow, and more. If you're building a top-tier creative tool or educational program, partner with Contra to grow adoption and empower your community.

What is the General Assembly Alumni Network?

The General Assembly Alumni Network highlights independents who have completed General Assembly’s training programs. These professionals now have a verified badge on Contra, making it easier for clients to identify and hire talent with a proven foundation in tech and design.

Clients can filter by General Assembly to find top alumni and view their published projects, services, and certifications all in one place.

How do I get the General Assembly Alumni Badge?

To add the General Assembly Alumni badge to your profile on Contra:

1. Complete your Contra profile

2. Mention that you’re a General Assembly graduate in your bio

3. Tag “General Assembly” on any projects completed during your courses

4. Publish at least two projects or services that reflect the skills you learned

Once your profile meets these requirements, you can apply for the badge here:
👉 Apply for the General Assembly Alumni badge

Learn more about our partnership here: https://contra.com/general-assembly