She adds that a shortage of qualified workers in manufacturing technology fields has required them to invest in training programs that will bring them the kind of workers they're looking for. These are broad, not specialized, jobs. We're not finding enough prospects and would like to see more people trained. Construction Construction is another field that is crying for workers. Answering the specific needs of construction industry firms, AGC's program addresses the need for good mathematics and clear communication.
Construction companies are willing to invest in promising people.
Firms are looking for qualified carpenters, laborers and operators. Tony Baca, executive vice president of Southwest Glass and Glazing, Inc., says that they prefer to take young people and train them for the glazing trade. There is a shortage of workers, and those who complete the program are virtually assured of a job anywhere. Health Care Health care is another industry for which workers are greatly sought. Some of the most needed people are lab techs, medical records clerks and nurse's aides, according to Maureen Boshier, president and CEO of New Mexico Hospital and Health Systems Association.