Omaha Accepted Into National TechHire Initiative, Among 20 Communities Chosen

Omaha has been announced as one of 20 TechHire communities dedicated to creating pathways for more Americans to access well-paying tech jobs and expanding local tech sectors in communities across the country. Omaha will be joining a national network of 71 TechHire communities in receiving support to spearhead efforts to help overlooked and underrepresented Americans start technology careers.

Omaha’s designation as a national TechHire Community (www.omatechhire.org) was made possible due to the collaborative efforts of AIM Institute, Interface Web School, Omaha Code School and the Greater Omaha Chamber.

“Greater Omaha’s tech sector is experiencing unprecedented expansion, and we are driving hard to cultivate the necessary tech talent to increase our IT workforce by 4,000 workers,” said David G. Brown, president and CEO of the Greater Omaha Chamber. “Ten Greater Omaha area employers have already joined us in our TechHire initiative, but we’re looking for more to help accelerate our tech talent efforts, strengthen our local economy and build up our region’s Silicon Prairie.”

All TechHire communities go through an intensive and competitive application process to demonstrate their level of commitment and readiness in expanding the technology sector. This TechHire designation shows that Omaha has the partners, employers, training providers, and the civil leadership support needed to implement and scale tech job opportunities for everyone.

The TechHire Omaha launch party will be held on Thursday, Feb. 9 from 5-7 p.m. at the AIM Exchange Building, 1905 Harney St. 7th Floor. All are welcome to attend and learn more about how to get involved. For additional information or join the TechHire Initiative, call (402) 591-5300, email info@omatechhire.org, or visit www.omatechhire.org.