A whole generation was told that “learning to code” was the key to a good job and salary. Now, in the age of AI, it might be time to pursue a different set of skills!

Two Cents’ video on How “Learn to Code” Backfired on a Whole Generation explores the supply and demand for coding careers, the need to learn “soft skills”, and which careers might be worth pursuing in the age of AI.

Questions:

• According to the video, what does “oversaturation” mean in the job market, and how has it affected tech majors?
• What are some potential advantages and disadvantages of choosing a college major based mainly on job demand or salary data?
• The video suggests that being “well-rounded” is important in a fast-changing economy. What does being well-rounded mean to you, and how can students develop that quality?
• If you were advising a younger student about choosing a major today, what advice would you give them based on what you learned from this video?

Supplement this video with additional resources from NGPF’s Career unit!

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Sonia Dalal

Sonia has always been passionate about instruction and improving students' learning experiences. She's come a long way since her days as a first grader, when she would "teach" music and read to her very attentive stuffed animals after school. Since then, she has taught students as a K-12 tutor, worked in several EdTech startups in the Bay Area, and completed her Ed.M in Education from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. She is passionate about bringing the high quality personal finance content and instruction she wished she'd received in school to the next generation of students and educators. When she isn't crafting lesson guides or working with teachers, Sonia loves to spend her time singing, being outdoors, and adventuring with family and friends!

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