Coding skills in high demand

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Coding skills are in high demand in a broad range of careers, not just for programmers. Coding skills could be valuable to people working with information technology (IT), data analytics, design, marketing, business, engineering, and science, to mention a few.  As the coding jobs grow faster than the job market, to learn how to code could be considered as one of the most useful skills to obtain in today’s world.[/vc_column_text][nd_options_image nd_options_image="10436" nd_options_width="100%"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][nd_options_spacer nd_options_height="10"][nd_options_text nd_options_text_tag="h3" nd_options_text="Why jobs value coding skills"][nd_options_spacer nd_options_height="10"][vc_column_text]Data analysts use computer programming to analyse data and to solve problems in business and finance, while designers use it to design websites and physical products. Other professions, such as engineers use coding to test products and solve technical problems, and in IT computer programming is used to build computer networks. Further, scientists use coding to analyse the results of their experiments. These are just some examples of career tracks where the employee often is expected to be able to use coding. In fact, coding skills provide an avenue to high-income jobs because coding jobs pay better on average.[/vc_column_text][nd_options_spacer nd_options_height="10"][nd_options_image nd_options_image="10425" nd_options_width="100%"][vc_column_text]Today, more than 50% of all jobs require some technology skills, and the experts say that this percentage will increase to 77% in less than ten years. The WhiteHouse.gov has estimated that it could be 2.4 million unfilled jobs in the US within science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) by 2018. Most new jobs in STEM are in computing, but unfortunately, just 8% of STEM graduates are in Computer Science.  Lack of computing skills could result in project delays, higher wage costs, more time and money finding qualified employees and training current ones, and this will affect the ability for businesses to innovate and bring new products to the market. '[/vc_column_text][nd_options_spacer nd_options_height="10"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][nd_options_spacer nd_options_height="10"][nd_options_text nd_options_text_tag="h3" nd_options_text="Coding in early childhood"][nd_options_spacer nd_options_height="10"][vc_column_text]As the computing jobs are growing, the need for people with coding skills increases. It’s estimated that 65% of children entering primary school today will work in new jobs that don't yet exists and that many of these jobs are likely to involve coding. To develop coding skills at an early age is associated with lower costs and longer lasting effects compared to interventions that start later. Children who are exposed to STEM curriculum and computer programming in early childhood do also demonstrate fewer gender-based stereotypes regarding STEM careers. This could positively impact the current gender-gap in coding since stereotypes are considered one of the main reasons why women do not choose a career in computer science. Furthermore, early childhood education in coding could engage children in problem-solving, imagination and cognitive challenges. We have compiled a list of high-quality resources that you can use to teach your kids how to code.

An education in computer science gives you a foundation that you can take with you in a range of different careers and be sure to get a reliable job.

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