Software businesses are disrupting generations-old industries, from agriculture to entertainment. Programming wizards are amassing billion-dollar fortunes, and this may be just the beginning. Even average tech employees in their mid-twenties are raking in 6-figure paychecks.
How Tech Companies Can Help Upskill the U.S. Workforce
7 million jobs require some level of coding skills.
February 20, 2018
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Summary.
In 2015, there were 7 million jobs that required some level of coding skills, and programming jobs are growing 12% faster than market average. But to meet this demand and address income inequality, we have to provide better access to technical learning for those who work in lower-paying industries. It’s now time for business, particularly technology companies, to harness the power of technology to help turn the tide. Three key initiatives can help: Supplementing K-12 with vocational training programs, increasing access to job retraining for adults, and empowering lower-skilled workers to continuously ‘upskill’ on the job.
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