Company officials of the Long-Island, NY headquartered firm say that with a workforce of over 452,000, the demand for computer programming and data processing professionals in Westchester County has increased by approximately 30% over the last five years.

"As the demand for trained information technology experts grows, so will the demand to fill these positions. NexTech not only offers training, but also has a job placement program to assist students find the right career," Izzo says. "The United States is facing a critical shortage of trained information technology professionals.

Salvatore Carrera, director of economic development/real estate for Westchester says "there is a great demand for trained professionals in the IT field. There is a need for this type of business, and I know they'll be busy. We have formed several cluster groups to help Westchester businesses feed off one another, so an IT training facility in our neighborhood fits right in."