Information technology students are a hot commodity

Mike Catlett, infrastructure and support manager for Chief Industries, borrowed the real estate term to describe the current demand for information technology workers in Nebraska. “We’re seeing a lot of competition in our area for employees,” said Catlett, noting that it can take “months upon months” to fill some positions. This challenge isn’t unique to Chief Industries, a multifaceted manufacturing and construction company that serves residential, commercial and agricultural clients, along with producing ethanol and operating a trucking service.

The demand for technology workers is high across the country as U.S. employers look to fill thousands of open positions, creating a golden opportunity for the current crop of college students. […]

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