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Massachusetts young people have a positive economic outlook according to a recent poll

SPRINGFIELD – Call it youthful exuberance or just plain old American pluck, Massachusetts young people are convinced that good times are right around the corner, according to survey results compiled by the MassINC polling group. Forty percent of people ages 18 to 29 told pollsters that the next five years would bring “good times.” That’s [...]

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Keeping young professionals in WMass

Many pursue employment elsewhere after graduation SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Western Massachusetts is known for its great colleges and quality education however young professionals often leave the area in search for employment elsewhere. They say many young people are attracted to schools like UMass Amherst and the Western New England College. The problem is that [...]

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Ring in the New Year with the YPS!

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (Mass Appeal) – Welcome in 2011 with the Young Professional Society of Greater Springfield! Sheraton Springfield Monarch Place December 31, 2010 8PM-2AM The evening includes: Social Hour 8-9pm and an amazing full dinner Buffet 9-10pm – The Menu is available on the website: www.springfieldyps.com New Band this year called Hot House and DJ [...]

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Slow Growth of Young Professional Population

Slow growth of young professional population could slow economic recovery in Mass., Federal Reserve Bank of Boston warns By JIM KINNEY – MassLive.com – Thursday October 11, 2009 SPRINGFIELD – The population of young college-educated professionals is growing very slowly in Massachusetts, according to a report issued by the New England Public Policy Center, part [...]

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