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Redding ranks first among California cities where young adults want to build careers at home
The Daily Redding team
If you grew up here and stayed, you're in good company. Lassen County News reports that a resume.io survey of 3,052 Californians ages 18-35 found 55% are committed to staying in or returning to their hometown to build their careers. Redding came in first among California cities, ahead of Eureka and Chico.
55% of young Californians plan to build careers at home
55%Young Californians committed to staying in or returning to their hometown
Source: Lassen County News
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| Value | |
|---|---|
| Young Californians committed to staying in or returning to their hometown | 55% |
What brings them home? Family wins, and cheaper living helps.
Family tops what pulls young adults home
Source: Lassen County News
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| Value | |
|---|---|
| Close to family | 20% |
| Lower cost of living | 16% |
| Close to friends | 12% |
| Lifestyle they enjoy | 11% |
| Part of the community | 10% |
- 79% say a career that benefits their hometown matters
- Top way to give back: supporting local businesses, 22%
- Next: working for a local employer, 16%
Local football is in the news, too. Record Searchlight's Week 9 recap says Foothill survived a shootout and Lassen clinched the NAL title.
Sources: Lassen County News, Record Searchlight