Matt Leonard, who has worked as a drafting technician at the Lititz-based architectural firm Derck & Edson for nearly 14 years, said a shortage of drafters who know how to use computer-aided design, or CAD, has created a real need for skilled workers in the field.

Michelle Brummer, 47, is a project manager and senior environmental planner for Camp Hill-based Gannett Fleming and has been with the company since 2001.