SECTION ONE
Working with Colleges
Colleges and universities are at the forefront of attraction and retention in any community.
Potential students choose to attend a school. This decision is impacted by the desirability of the community it is in.
Once enrolled, students can have a huge impact on the local economy by patronizing local businesses and adding to the workforce in a wide range of jobs.
Keeping college graduates in your community is frequently a primary focus as they can join the workforce but also help grow the population of the city.
Colleges can be one of largest employers in a community and as academics are a more mobile workforce, making it easier for them to choose to move to and settle in your community can have a positive impact
Setting the Scene
Do you know…
- How many people in your community have attained a bachelor’s degree or higher?
- How many people with degrees have moved in and moved out?
- Have you surveyed people about whether they feel connected to where they live?
Do you know which degrees your local colleges and universities specialize in and how many are graduating each year?
Do the degrees your colleges and universities are graduating support the talent requirements of the industries in your region?
Start the Sought-After Cities Scorecard
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