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The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that between 2021 and 2031 jobs for cybersecurity analysts will grow by 35% and software developers by 25%, both outpacing the average 5% growth rate.

That is, the demand for tech workers is not slowing down, though how and where those workers get hired is changing.

Wahlquist says that tech companies are paying more attention to certain skills, especially as innovations like artificial intelligence and cloud computing continue to disrupt the industry.

“As the demand for tech workers continues, companies are changing their job descriptions to focus more on skills and less on degrees. Someone looking to enter the tech field must be ready to become a lifelong learner because the programs and processes they learn today may soon be out of date,” he says.