“Here’s a hint for high school graduates or college students still majoring in indecision: Put down that guitar or book of poetry and pick up a laptop. Study computer science or engineering, and plan to move to a big city.”
So begins a compelling BusinessWeek article (posted on Yahoo! HotJobs), that I would love all my siblings to read, for the benefit of my nieces and nephews. If the youngsters are really into computers, rejoice and nurture that interest! (Easy for me to say, not being a parent.)
The article is based on a survey that finds tech jobs are still growing (no surprise), even as the economy sputters. And the expansion spreads to plenty of places other than Silicon Valley or Seattle.
It’s important to remember there are so many facets to the high-tech industry. If you don’t want to be an engineer, what about a project manager? How about a marketing manager, or a data analyst? The company I work for is considered part of the tech/Internet industry, yet my daily functions require very little programming know-how or background.
Research also shows that fewer students are majoring in computer-related fields, so there is decreasing competition (among U.S.-born workers) for these lucrative and rewarding fields. Carpe diem!
Sounds great to me. Although I think there’s going to be an even bigger future in alternative energy. Have you seen gas prices lately?
That’s cool that we are able to take the loans moreover, it opens new possibilities.