For many, computer code is like Latin and complex physics all in one—but technology boffins and futurists in Silicon Valley see things differently. With new technology comes a need for skilled workers able to drive and operate the emerging high-tech hardware. It’s a need that will draw today’s blue-collar workers to roles in tomorrow’s high-tech industries. Social media as trend forecaster The popularity of social media platforms—most recently brought to a head during Snapchat’s recent IPO—offers an inkling into a …