For Montana Tech Industry, Help Wanted – FVCC hopes to train more students as local firms look to fill jobs

"We’re desperate for people to work for us."

In the last few months, Marcie Bochman, a staffing specialist at LC Staffing in Kalispell, has noticed an increase in calls from employers with the same need: available workers with expertise in computer technology.

Bochman found only a small pool of trained applicants. Instead she was forced to search elsewhere to try and fill almost a dozen part-time and full-time openings. That’s why she contacted Nick Thiel, the computer science instructor at Flathead Valley Community College. Thiel quickly organized a gathering for students to talk with local businesses looking for employees with backgrounds in information technology, web development and computer programming.

"There’s people here who are good people and who need work," Bochman said.

By Dillon Tabish

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