Words from the web
One of biggest problems facing Fayette County is the fact that many of our local college graduates move elsewhere after graduation for a number of reasons. Is there anything that can be done to try and keep more of our local college graduates from moving? Do you think most kids who grow up here would stay if they could? Or is this area a big part of the problem?
“They move away because the colleges don’t offer the course they wanna go in for.”
“They move away, like I did, because there are no jobs! After college, student loans need to be paid. You can’t pay your bills if you don’t have a job.”
“Most kids that graduate college simply have trouble finding a job paying a decent wage in their field. The chances of finding that in Fayette County are slim, but it can happen.”
“Many graduates move to the city they find the best job in, and most of the time that isn’t Uniontown.”
“No jobs, too many drugs and too many ghettos! I will never move back to Fayette County.”
“I think a lot has to do with the area. There is really nothing for our youth in this area, so they learn early how to drink, use drugs, go clubbing and be sexually active. Ask them. They will be our future leaders for change. The response I’ve heard time and time again is what else is there to do? So if this is in fact a big part of the problem then I can certainly see why so many leave.”
“I do believe that the attitude of some of today’s young people isn’t good. Many listen to the song by Drake, “Started from the Bottom,” but don’t really hear the words. They think that they are above working at McDonalds and various other available places in the area. There are many that would rather not work then start at the bottom. My feeling is that just about anywhere is better than nothing.”
“We desperately need more jobs brought to this area with living wages, but we as parents must instill a better work ethic in our children. There are those who speak poorly of Fayette County on a daily basis but overlook the apathy that comes straight from its inhabitants. If our county is to grow we must invest our resources in it. That includes staying here and raising our families.”
“Break up the ‘All in the Family’ school boards’ hiring tactics!”