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Striking The Balance:

Nurturing Tech Skills for


Tomorrow’s Career Paths

PRESENTER: JAMES ALLEH


February, 2019
Striking the Balance: Nurturing Tech skills for Tomorrow’s Career paths

Learning Objectives
By the end of this session, the
audience should be able:

See the relevance in Tech in our


generation

Do you know the tech skills ?

How do you nurture and balance


this skills ?

Take a step
INTRODUCTION
Navigating the Tech Skills Landscape
 In this era of rapid digital
transformation, staying relevant
means mastering the right tech
skills.
Why Tech Skills Matter
 The job market is evolving, and
employers increasingly seek
candidates with tech proficiency.
 Whether you want to be a
developer, marketer, engineer,
lawyer, manager or data analyst,
tech skills are essential
Tech Skills Landscape
Essential Tech Skills for Tomorrow
 Programming Languages:
• Python, JavaScript, Java, and C# are in high
demand
• Showcase how each language fits different
roles (web development, data science, etc)

 Data Analysis:
• Excel, SQL, and Data visualization tools
(Tableau, Power BI) are crucial.
• These Data skills are crucial for decision
making.

 Cybersecurity Basics:
• Cyber threats are real. Understand encryption,
network security and best practices.
Emerging Technologies
Tech Trends Shaping the Future
 Artificial Intelligence(AI):
• AI is revolutionizing industries-chatbots,
robotics, recommended systems and more
• Currently, AI has several impact on job
roles (AI engineers, data scientists)

 Machine Learning(ML):
• ML algorithms learn from data.
Applications include image recognition, and
predictive analytics.

 Blockchain:
• Beyond cryptocurrencies, blockchain
ensures secure transactions.
Balancing Act: Career Goals vs Skill Acquisition
Strategies for Skill Development
 Continuous Learning:
• Commit to lifelong learning. Online courses, workshops and
certifications. Coursera, Tech 4 Dev, Edo innovates, Google
Developers, Udemy, ALT, Udacity.

 Tailoring Skills to Goals:


• Align tech skills with your career aspirations.

 Get a Mentor

 Join a community

 Time Management
Real-World Examples and Case studies
Inspiring Journeys
 Case Study: Maria, UX Designer
• Maria combined design skills with front end development.
• Result: She creates user friendly interfaces and prototypes.

 Success Story: John, Data Analyst


• John learned python and data visualization tools.
• Now he analyzes customer behavior and drives marketing
decisions
FINAL WORDS:
Take A Step
Thank You for listening…..

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