Here in Columbia there is a new initiative called IT-oLogy. Their goals are to

• Change the face of IT by encouraging all students to consider opportunities available in IT
• Advance IT careers by supporting networking and professional development
• Grow the economy by spurring existing companies to create new jobs and attracting new companies to the state and region

The have a job bank which lists open jobs, check it out.

You can also give a link to the website to your family and friends who are wondering what the various computer-related careers are.