In Mesa, we need to understand that the young adult population, which we define as persons between 25 and 34 years of age, plays a particularly important role in shaping our local economy The mid-20s and early 30s represent an age when most persons have completed their formal education, have started pursuing careers and are starting families. While persons in their early 20s, particularly those with a four-year degree or higher level of education, are the most mobile age group in our society, the likelihood of moving to another state or metropolitan area declines sharply as people move into their early 30s. Consequently, the best opportunity to attract and keep this population that will provide our future workforce is when those persons are young adults. In Mesa we need to design a strategy to keep and attract these young people who are the key to our economic success.
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