Why Is now the Best Time to Shift Your Career Into Tech

Many people feel stuck in jobs that don’t pay enough, don’t offer flexibility, or don’t give room for growth. The good news is, it’s never too late to start over. In fact, 2025 is one of the best times to shift into a tech career, even if you come from a completely different background.

Why Tech Is So Open to Career Shifters

Unlike other industries, tech cares more about skills than titles. Companies want problem-solvers, not just degrees. If you can show you can build, analyze, or secure systems, you have a chance. That’s why people from healthcare, retail, banking, and even hospitality are making the jump into tech.

Benefits of Moving Into Tech

• Better Pay – Tech roles consistently rank among the highest-paying jobs in the U.S.

• Flexibility – Many tech jobs are remote or hybrid, giving you more time for family and community.

• Growth – The demand is rising. By 2030, tech will add hundreds of thousands of new roles.

• Transferable Skills – Communication, problem-solving, and customer service all translate well into tech

How to Start the Shift

• dentify your interest (data, coding, cloud, cybersecurity).

• Take a beginner-friendly course.

• Build small projects to showcase your skills.

• Network within the Ethiopian diaspora and the wider tech community.

At Codegna, we make this journey practical and achievable, guiding Ethiopians in the U.S. from their current careers into the world of technology.

A group of individuals participating in a technology skills workshop.