Why digital literacy is so important for the jobs of the future

With automation a real threat to future jobs, school curricula have to keep up with the times.
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In a report released this week, the Foundation for Young Australians (FYA) claims that up to 70% of young people are preparing for jobs that will no longer exist in the future. The report also raises concerns about decreasing entry-level occupations for school leavers and the impacts of automation.

In another recent report, the Committee for Economic Development of Australia predicts that:

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Stewart Riddle
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Stewart is a Senior Lecturer in Literacies Education at the University of Southern Queensland.