Post by Logan on Apr 22, 2016 4:42:38 GMT -6
New group seeks to nurture Nebraska's tech 'ecosystem,' gets Ricketts' backing
A new statewide organization hopes to bring together leaders in the technology industry and other businesses to help boost Nebraska's tech workforce.
The Technology Association of Nebraska will work with state government, the business community and education officials to promote technology careers, train tech specialists and attract workers from elsewhere.
Companies in the state have more than 1,800 tech-related job openings, and industry leaders have said the lack of a skilled workforce is among Nebraska's biggest challenges.
"These are great-paying jobs," Gov. Pete Ricketts said Thursday during a launch event at Fiserv's Lincoln campus at 14th and Old Cheney Road.
Read more: journalstar.com/business/local/new-group-seeks-to-nurture-nebraska-s-tech-ecosystem-gets/article_40870402-9135-51a5-a5a9-c811a0976a30.html
A new statewide organization hopes to bring together leaders in the technology industry and other businesses to help boost Nebraska's tech workforce.
The Technology Association of Nebraska will work with state government, the business community and education officials to promote technology careers, train tech specialists and attract workers from elsewhere.
Companies in the state have more than 1,800 tech-related job openings, and industry leaders have said the lack of a skilled workforce is among Nebraska's biggest challenges.
"These are great-paying jobs," Gov. Pete Ricketts said Thursday during a launch event at Fiserv's Lincoln campus at 14th and Old Cheney Road.
Read more: journalstar.com/business/local/new-group-seeks-to-nurture-nebraska-s-tech-ecosystem-gets/article_40870402-9135-51a5-a5a9-c811a0976a30.html