Study: Kent among top cities in the state for millennial job seekers

Millennials in their own right have become a driving force that often determines the social, professional and geographical attractiveness of a city.

BY Wire Service
Monday, January 26, 2015 2:22pm
Business

For the Reporter

Millennials in their own right have become a driving force that often determines the social, professional and geographical attractiveness of a city. Consumer finance site NerdWallet was curious to find the top Washington cities that appealed most to millennial job seekers – Kent ranked 15th.

The analysis revealed:

Fortune 500 companies power growth. Among the eight Fortune 500 companies headquartered in Washington, including Amazon, Costco and Microsoft, seven are in cities on its top 10 list.

These multibillion-dollar companies boost overall employment numbers and economic activity, creating opportunities for younger workers.

Technology and science rule. From software companies to nuclear research labs, Washington’s top cities for millennials are especially appealing for job seekers with STEM — science, technology, engineering and math — backgrounds.

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Study link: www.nerdwallet.com/blog/cities/economics/best-cities-millennial-job-seekers-in-washington/

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