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Degrees = Jobs

Sounds pretty obvious, but it’s true.

Educational attainment is a huge reason why some cities are thriving and some are not. Philadelphia is one such city that is thriving, but based on the amount of great schools we have, the city could be doing a little better.

According to reports, PA ranks 3rd in the US (behind only CA and NY) for having the most colleges/universities among all states. More specifically, the Greater Philadelphia region has over 40 four-year colleges/universities and that’s not including two-year, technical, and graduate institutions. Needless to say, finding a suitable place to get educated is an easy task in Philly.

Read on to learn more about how Philadelphia can greatly increase jobs by getting more residents to graduate with a degree.

An “Oasis” at Penn

The University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia is not only the largest private employer in the entire city, but it’s also the second largest in all of PA. That’s pretty impressive for a school.

A few years ago, Penn came out with a plan for both the university and the city called “Penn Connects” (check it out when you have a moment). Penn Park is one such part of that plan to help connect University City to Center City.

The next time you drive on I-76/Schuylkill Expressway (East or West), look to the right (going East) or left (going West) by the new South Street Bridge and you will see Penn’s new park; it’s pretty awesome.

To see some current pictures and learn more about the project, click here.