I agree with all of this, but - and this doesn't take away from the key points - autoworkers could get entry-level positions with little to no skill. . .and no

I agree with all of this, but - and this doesn't take away from the key points - autoworkers could get entry-level positions with little to no skill. . .and no specialized education or training (formal or independent). The same is not true of entry-level coders. Some level of skill is necessary, attained through some level of training.