The computer has found its way into every part of our lives. They are on our desks. They run the robots on production lines. They are part of items such as our cars, our wristwatches, our microwaves.

Developing computer know-how will be essential for your work life.

Computerization is changing the way organizations operate.

• Traditional work is disappearing. You’ll find computerized machines operating machinery for banking, parts assembly, warehouse inventory, truck and taxi dispatching, driver license renewals.

• New jobs are being created to develop and run computer hardware, software and computer networks.

• Computers are also creating new technologies which are, in turn, creating new types of work that never existed before.

What does this mean for you? Expect to:

• Be able to work on a computer or run a computerized machine.
  
  
• Find increasing work opportunities in fields such as computer repair and information technology.
  
  
• Be constantly learning. Technology is changing so quickly that you’ll have to continually upgrade your work-related skills.
  
  
• Be adaptable. As technology advances, your work will constantly change.
  
  
• Possibly be offered work that involves telecommuting, also known as teleworking. If this happens, you will work by computer at home or in a satellite office.