
Today we live in a constantly changing world where technology has disrupted almost every single industry. Jobs that were relevant in the past are no longer useful in today’s world. The reason for this is that technology has replaced almost every job that requires repetitive and redundant actions.
According to a recent report conducted by Dell Technologies and the Institute for the Future (IFTF), 85 percent of jobs in the future workplace don’t even exist today. With that situation in mind, how are we going to prepare our kids for the future of work? Let’s find out.
The Future Mindset
Everyone has heard that technology is replacing our jobs, so you may be thinking that this has already happened in the past, and humans weren’t pulled out of the equation. And you’re totally right! We’ve always been hearing about tech disruption regardless of the era.
However, there’s a concerning difference this time; technology’s growth curve has increased. While in the past, people would have to wait years to see a major technological advance, but today it’s just a matter of months or even less. According to Big Idea, every 18 months computers double their capacity.
With the evolution of technology, some skills become more relevant than others, and the urgency to update our skillset increases. This makes it more imperative for parents to prepare their children with the in-demand skills of the future. Parents and teachers must keep track of the latest tech trends to be able to provide children with proper knowledge.
Coding Skills
There are people who believe that coding skills will be as important as learning how to read. Steve Jobs once said: “Everyone in this country should learn how to program because it teaches you how to think”.
Young kids who code learn to develop problem-solving skills and creativity, which could help them in the future of work regardless of their career. Besides, if they ever want to land a career in technology they’d be familiar with tech literacy.
There are many coding apps that help kids learn in a fun and innovative way without making them feel bored. They won’t lose motivation if they learn in an entertaining way. Some of these apps are Kodable and CodeSpark Academy.
In-demand Skills for the Future Job Market
It’s very hard to predict the future and what skills will be more relevant. However, based on statistics and trends, we can see that tech-related skills will be the most in-demand abilities in the future. According to Career Karma, these are some of the most trending skills of the future of work:

Software Development
Software development is the creation of digital products like mobile or computer apps. In the future, it is probable that we’ll continue to use apps. In fact, with the evolution of IoT, this need might increase.
Cybersecurity
With everything being handled online, the need for cybersecurity will likely increase. Companies need to protect their data from malicious actors.
Data Science
Data science is the discipline that allows you to find trends, patterns, and predictions by analyzing data. This is a strong skill that helps companies improve their services.
Embrace Soft Skills

In the future, there will be three soft-skills that will help your children succeed in the future of work regardless of the industry they choose: resilience, innovation, and logical thinking. By embracing these skills, you’ll be preparing them for whatever path they decide to take in the future. Innovation and logical thinking will help them find solutions in problematic situations, while resilience will help them to easily adapt to situations.
Follow Trends and Teach Them
It’s important that, as a parent, you keep an eye on the current tech trends to be able to guide your children on the right path for their future. Technology is constantly changing and it won’t stop. So keep in mind that the speed of technology’s growth is faster than ever, so everything could change in a matter of seconds.
Conclusion
The best way to guide your children to the future is by providing them with logical thinking, resilience, and creativity skills. You can also teach them hard skills like coding, design, or just any kind of tech literacy.
About the Author
Artur Meyster is the CTO of Career Karma (YC W19), an online marketplace that matches career switchers with coding bootcamps. He is also the host of the Breaking Into Startups podcast, which features people with non-traditional backgrounds who broke into tech.
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