Workforce Development

Young Professionals : 2011 State of the Young Professional

What Makes Columbus "Cool" for the Young and Talented?

Executive Summary of Survey Results

Young professionals comprise a significant portion of the Columbus Region's workforce and entrepreneurial community, making them a vital part of the Columbus Chamber's mission of helping to retain and expand businesses.

According to the Chamber's 2011 survey, "What Makes Columbus 'Cool' for the Young and Talented," young professionals choose to make the Columbus Region home because of its amenities, vitality and social engagement. More than 1,000 young professionals responded to the survey. The Chamber is encouraged to see positive feedback from this key stakeholder group, justifying the commitment made to attracting and retaining the young and talented.

Complete survey results are provided in the State of the Young Professional in the Columbus Region - Survey Results 2011.