STORY By MARY WAMBUI
Globally, many young people especially the Generation Z have upheld the notion of digital literacy. Despite the handful number of career opportunities, many have found a diversion in the field of digital litaracy.
Technological advancements have created jobs for many and shaped daily lifestyles as well as industries.
Due to the technological advancements, people are making it online at the comfort of their homes or workplaces only with the access of a smart phones and computer devices. This has helped most of them to earn a living.
Digital literacy is seen to influence career paths as it has created a platform where every person with a degree or not can earn a living by only creating content online. Some of the platforms include; TikTok , X , Instagram and YouTube. This is not all as even those with high career profiles have upheld the notion of digital literacy.
No limitations are put in place with regard to age, gender, education level, race,tribe and religion for one to earn through these platforms.
Another significant improvement is the incorporation of digital literacy programmes to the education sector which will not only prepare students for a digitalized world but also mark a significant impact to the economy of the country through various dimensions. Many people are finding it easier to create content by uploading videos and making skits as the easiest possible way of generating income in their career paths and opportunities.
All these projects a picture of how the world will look like in year 2030. It will be more of digitalization basically in all sectors. They education, health, social services and nutrition.
One of the major importance of digitalization is that work will be made easier and only less or no effort will be required. Unemployment which has been a major challenge for the developing countries will be reduced as many youths are finding their way to the digital world. The economy will improve as a result of the taxes payed by the youths from their income. We are looking forward to a digitalized economy.
The Writer is a Second Year Student at Chuka University pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Studies
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