The Youngins are starting to echo what makes the Burgh so Great (Pittsburgh: home)

[Blackbeauty212]

We've been pointing out these strengths of the Burgh for quite some time, nice to see its being reciprocated through Newbies first thoughts.

How to attact young talent to Pittsburgh? Internships

"This was a place that I felt I could call home because the cost of living was reasonable, the people are friendly and there are plenty of opportunities for new professionals," Tibbs says. "I always feel like I'm stumbling upon a new restaurant or shop, even in my own Point Breeze neighborhood."

Michael Chamas, a current PNC intern from Dearborn, Mi., who attends Michigan State University, agrees that Pittsburgh offers a mix of affordability, opportunity and recreation. “I chose to live in Shadyside and it’s been great,” Chamas says. “It’s a quick bus ride to work each day and there’s so much to do within walking distance.

“Initially, I wasn’t sure what to expect of Pittsburgh,” says Alesha Wilson, a current PNC intern attending Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University in Tallahassee, Fla. But the Bowie, Md. native has been pleasantly surprised.

“Because I’m living in the city, my morning commute is super easy – I walk to work,” Wilson says. “I’m a huge shopper, so I’ve been to the Waterfront, Waterworks, Shadyside’s Annual Sidewalk Sale, South Side Works…I’m trying to visit as many places as I can in this big city!”

“There is ample opportunity for young professionals in Pittsburgh, even in a competitive market,” says Rachel Marhevka, a former PNC intern who accepted a full-time position as a treasury management analyst. Marhevk grew up in Harrisburg and attended Pitt. “Over the past few years, I’ve come to appreciate more about Pittsburgh- the flavor of its culture. The pocket towns that comprise a greater city, like pieces of a quilt, each offer their own distinct character.”

[BrianTH]

I think internships are obviously a great way for local firms to expand their potential talent pool.

And I wonder if some businesses might see this working for the likes of PNC and then consider locating operations here. In other words, I think the increasing marketability of Pittsburgh to talented young people may shake up some conventional business location patterns.

[Aqua Teen Carl]

This appears to be a huge PNC advertisement.

[expdxer]

Apparently there's a very good resource that provides a list of internship opportunities in Western PA:
Regional Internship Center of Southwestern PA (http://www.theregionalinternshipcenter.org/Home/tabid/36/Default.aspx - broken link)
The article above should have focused on this program rather than just one company.

[psychomantis]

Originally Posted by Aqua Teen Carl

This appears to be a huge PNC advertisement.

This.

[SteelCityRising]

Originally Posted by Aqua Teen Carl

This appears to be a huge PNC advertisement.

Originally Posted by psychomantis

This.

Yep.

[BrianTH]

I like Pop City, but a lot of their material comes from press releases and such.