The past year and a half have drastically changed how we do business. However, even before 2020, the workforce was drastically changing. The 21st-century workforce emphasizes cyber security and data protection. How can cybersecurity continue to grow and improve? It starts with education. Here is why cybersecurity and coding knowledge are so important for the 21st-century workforce.
Great Careers
Coding and programming careers have great earning potential. Not only can coders and programs earn a lot of money, but they will also always be in demand. When it comes to coding-related jobs, there are plenty of opportunities. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that employment opportunities for web developers alone will be around 13%. When compared to the national average of five percent growth, you can see that coding is a growing industry.
Coding Gives New Perspective to Problem Solving
An inadvertent effect of coding education is changing the way employees face problems. That is because coding is basically assigning a computer a task to do based on the logical guidelines the coder outlines. Complex tasks are essentially a collection of smaller operations. The methodical and logical-heavy approach to problem-solving for a computer, in turn, helps coders problem-solve in their personal and professional lives.
Career Flexibility
Cybersecurity and coding education gives you the ability to have a flexible career. Learning to code can help open up new opportunities and make you a more flexible candidate. Even if you end up in a job that doesn’t require you to have a deep understanding of coding, you will likely need to interact with another person who does. If this happens, you’ll be able to effectively communicate with them and solve problems together.
Better Information Security
These days a lot of our personal information can be found online. Companies also have valuable information that needs to be protected. As an employee that has ample cyber security education, you can be trusted to keep your company safe. No matter if you’re a business that wants to train employees on better cybersecurity practices or an individual who aspires to have a career in IT, cybersecurity education is very important.
Start Learning How to Code
Learning how to code doesn’t have to be complex. MAGIC makes it easier for people to learn how to code by offering a variety of programs, events, and resources. We create the space for technological innovations and entrepreneurship to thrive. Check out some of our upcoming events, or click here to learn more about the programs we offer.
