Posted on Apr 26, 2023
Tech jobs remain a good bet despite mass layoffs in Silicon Valley
610
11
3
7
7
0
https://www.npr.org/2023/04/26/ [login to see] /tech-job-openings-mass-layoffs-workers-silicon-valley-google-meta-amazon
Michael Gomez has something to celebrate.
Surrounded by classmates in the break room of the tech training school Per Scholas, he clangs a bell, carrying out a tradition for whenever a student earns their A+ certification, a widely-recognized credential for entry-level technology jobs.
Gomez, 44, is leaving behind a career in retail and aiming to work in IT support.
"It's time to advance with the world, and IT is where it is," he says.
Michael Gomez has something to celebrate.
Surrounded by classmates in the break room of the tech training school Per Scholas, he clangs a bell, carrying out a tradition for whenever a student earns their A+ certification, a widely-recognized credential for entry-level technology jobs.
Gomez, 44, is leaving behind a career in retail and aiming to work in IT support.
"It's time to advance with the world, and IT is where it is," he says.
Tech jobs remain a good bet despite mass layoffs in Silicon Valley
Posted from npr.org
Jobs
Employment
Technology
Posted 1 y ago
Responses: 2
2
2
0
PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
Sgt (Join to see) Just a Challenge to keep up with which Part of the Technolgy Sector is Growing and Keeping Your Skills Up to Date.
(1)
(0)
0
0
0
PO1 William "Chip" Nagel until AI replaces them...
..."Even entry-level tech jobs pay better than many other roles
After finishing her course, Brandy hopes to stay with her current employer, American Airlines. Having worked as a gate agent for seven years, she's now eyeing an IT support role with the airline.
"It's way better pay. It's basically three times more than what I'm making now," she says.
Ayala says that pay jump is typical for Per Scholas graduates, many of whom come from the service sector.
Elizabeth Mabrey, 23, has been working at a CVS, and before that at a Barnes and Noble.
"When you think about most retail jobs, a lot of times they pay you based off of [a] high school-level education," she says. "Even if you did get more education, that's generally where they stop."
Mabrey had recently been enrolled in community college, studying art. But realizing that many creative jobs, including in graphic design, are threatened by technology and specifically artificial intelligence, she designed to change plans.
"I want to make sure I have security. And IT is definitely a secure place to go," she says."
..."Even entry-level tech jobs pay better than many other roles
After finishing her course, Brandy hopes to stay with her current employer, American Airlines. Having worked as a gate agent for seven years, she's now eyeing an IT support role with the airline.
"It's way better pay. It's basically three times more than what I'm making now," she says.
Ayala says that pay jump is typical for Per Scholas graduates, many of whom come from the service sector.
Elizabeth Mabrey, 23, has been working at a CVS, and before that at a Barnes and Noble.
"When you think about most retail jobs, a lot of times they pay you based off of [a] high school-level education," she says. "Even if you did get more education, that's generally where they stop."
Mabrey had recently been enrolled in community college, studying art. But realizing that many creative jobs, including in graphic design, are threatened by technology and specifically artificial intelligence, she designed to change plans.
"I want to make sure I have security. And IT is definitely a secure place to go," she says."
(0)
(0)
Read This Next
Continue with Facebook 
Continue with Google