ARCHIVED  August 1, 1997

Shortage drains region

Virtually all industries grapple with labor pains

So far this year in Northern Colorado, there are too few computer-aided design technicians, mining engineers, technical support specialists, quality-control analysts, data communications specialists, teachers aids, lab assistants, records technicians, administrative assistants, program managers, librarians and reporters.
Not enough typists, inventory clerks, receptionists, ticket agents, hotel clerks, customer-service reps, collectors, parts salespeople, customer-service clerks and stockers.
Landscapers, diesel mechanics, brick layers, roofers, assemblers, tire repairers, janitors, line installers and production machine tenders all are in short supply.
From the top of the wage scale to the bottom, this market is tight.
And to remain…

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