Gen Z and the Tech Paradox: Why Digital Natives Struggle with Basic Tech Skills
Gen Z may be tech-savvy consumers, but they’re not developing the technical skills employers need. Despite spending hours online, their ability to create, troubleshoot, or critically analyze technology is lacking. With Gen Z set to make up 27% of the workforce by 2025, businesses must…
Hot Take:
Gen Z might be legendary at TikTok dances, but ask them to code a “Hello World” program, and you might as well be speaking Klingon. We need to turn their screen time into skill time before our future workforce is more clueless than a dial-up modem in a fiber-optic world.
Key Points:
- Gen Z spends over eight hours a day online but lacks confidence in advanced digital skills.
- Only 18% of Gen Z are confident in coding or development.
- The user-friendly nature of apps leaves little room for technical skill development.
- Instant gratification culture hampers deep learning and technical understanding.
- Revamping education and offering real-world experiences are essential for bridging the skills gap.
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