This makes it very difficult for teachers and parents to prepare children for the world of work. However, it’s not impossible, he says Becky Patel, Director of Education at Tech She Can. The first thing is to understand what is changing.

Technology is having a major impact on future careers across all industries. This changes job roles, creates new career opportunities and requires new skills.

Becky explains some of the ways technology is shaping future careers:

Automation and artificial intelligence

You may have heard about ChatGPT in the news. This is a computer program that can answer your questions and even carry on conversations with you. There is much debate about its unethical uses, such as students using it to write essays. However, many people use it daily at work, especially to eliminate repetitive tasks. Some companies are already using it to draft legal contracts and even write articles!

You can learn more about artificial intelligence here.

Digital transformation

Many industries have already been completely transformed thanks to technology. A clear example is shopping online instead of going to the high street or supermarket. These types of digital transformations are likely to continue, leading to an increase in demand for people with skills in digital marketing, data analytics and cybersecurity.

Tech She Can’s live presentations, available anytime on demand, explain how new technologies are used and introduce children to a range of exciting careers they could pursue in the future.

New technologies

The pace of change is rapid in areas such as cybersecurity, cloud, drones, artificial intelligence (AI), augmented reality (AR), and virtual reality (VR). Our short animations present these concepts in a way that arouses children’s curiosity. They are also great for helping parents and teachers feel confident talking to children about these topics.

Learn more about immersive learning with augmented reality in the metaworld.