Original Title: Google CEO: You Don't Need to Code to Be Successful in Many Future Jobs — But You Will Need This
According to a recent report by CNBC on January 20, Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google, shared his thoughts on the evolving job market and the skills required for success in the digital age. He emphasized that while coding is often seen as essential, it's not the only path to a future career in technology.
In an article published on NBCNews.com, Pichai highlighted that many roles in the tech industry today rely more on "softer" technical skills rather than just programming. He pointed out that for years, the focus of education and training has been heavily on computer science, especially for younger generations. However, this narrow focus might be missing out on broader opportunities.
"When thinking about how to help our employees thrive in the digital world, the first word that comes to mind is 'coding.' Over the past decade, most digital skills training has centered around computer science, mainly targeting students," Pichai said. "But focusing too much on coding has left a lot of potential opportunities unexplored."
He added that many middle-level jobs are becoming more digitized and automated, which means workers need ongoing learning and flexibility throughout their careers. "In the past, a good education and mastering your job skills was enough for a lifetime. Now, with technology advancing every day, new jobs are emerging and old ones are changing constantly," he explained.
Pichai stressed the importance of lightweight, continuous education to ensure people can adapt and find opportunities in the future. For instance, an office manager today needs digital skills such as scheduling, budgeting, and managing online reports. These skills don’t require formal degrees but still play a vital role in modern workplaces.
"Compared to coding, these digital skills are easier to learn and can be scaled more effectively," he noted. A report from the Brookings Institution showed that "medium-digital" jobs in the U.S. increased from 40% in 2002 to 48% in 2016. IT support is another example of a technical job that doesn’t require coding but still demands specific training.
"IT support is a clear opportunity in the tech industry," Pichai said. "Just like there’s a clear path to becoming a car mechanic, we need similar pathways to fill 150,000 IT support positions. But right now, there's no effective way to connect people to these roles."
While he didn’t downplay the importance of coding, Pichai emphasized the need for a parallel track of training that focuses on practical, accessible skills. "Shifting the focus from coding and degrees to continuous, lightweight, and widely available training will take more resources and experimentation," he concluded.
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