Careers, Jobs and Education Resources for: New Rochelle, NY
New Rochelle (French: Nouvelle-Rochelle /la nuvɛl ʁoʃɛl/ (help·info)) is a city in the south-east portion of the U.S. state of New York in Westchester County. The town was settled by refugee Huguenots (French Protestants) in 1688 who were fleeing Catholic pogroms in France. Many of the settlers were artisans and craftsmen from the city of La Rochelle, France, thus influencing the choice of the name of "New Rochelle." The era of suburban living began in the late 1800s when the New York & New Haven Railroad opened a line with a stop in New Rochelle. It was during this period that the city became famous as a summer resort. New Rochelle soon became one of the country's first 'bedroom communities', with most residents traveling daily to New York City for work, and back home to the suburbs to... (from wikipedia)New York Fast Facts:
Location, Location, Location…: Located in the northeastern region of the U.S., New York has a longstanding reputation as a gateway for immigration to America and is an international financial, cultural, transportation, and manufacturing center.
Cities: New York City is the most populous city in the United States and the capital of the state of New York is Albany.
Behind the Name: New York is nicknamed the “Empire State” because of its wealth and variety of resources.
A Closer Look: New York ratified the Constitution on July 26, 1788 to become the 11th state in the nation.
Did You Know? While known as the home of Wall Street, it is also noteworthy that approximately one-third of all military battles in the Revolutionary War took place within the state of New York.
New York Careers and Employment:
Population: 19,490,297 (2.7% increase since 2000) - 51.5% Female, 48.5% Male (2008 U.S. Census Bureau).
Business Environment: Ranked 38th in Forbes Magazine’s “Best States for Business,” 2008.
Top Industries: In terms of paid employees, according to a 2008 U.S. Census Bureau study: (1) health care and social assistance; (2) retail; (3) finances and insurance; (4) manufacturing; and (5) professional, scientific and technical services.
Taxes: Income Tax, 4.0% to 6.85% and Sales Tax, 4% (Federation of Tax Administrators).
Cost of Living: 127.1 in relation to the “National Average” of 100 (Federal Cost of Living Index).
Quality of Life: Ranked 16th of 50 states by CNBC, 2009.
Weather: Average Temperature (In °F) – Jan: 20.65; Apr: 43.51; July: 68.66; Oct: 47.76 (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration).
K-12: Ranked 22nd of 50 states in “Academic Achievement” by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, 2009.
New York Economics:
In General: New York is a world renowned business and financial centerpiece that represents a variety of industries ranging from manufacturing to finance, and it is home to Wall Street and the New York Stock Exchange.
Service Industry: The state’s service industry is driven by finance, insurance and real estate, followed by the community, business and personal service group.
Agriculture: Livestock and livestock products account for about two-thirds of New York’s agricultural income, with the state serving as a leading national producer of dairy products. New York is also a leading producer of apples, cherries and peaches.
Manufacturing: The state is a leader in manufacturing, producing a variety of goods ranging from pharmaceuticals to machinery to computer chips. New York’s key manufacturing product is chemicals, including pharmaceuticals, photographic chemicals, film and paper.
Mining: New York’s most valuable mined products are stone (limestone crushed for road construction), salt and sand.
A Closer Look: Many of the world’s leading finance, insurance and real estate companies are headquartered in New York, along with large law firms and advertising agencies.
Did You Know? Extra! Extra! Read all about it! The “New York Post” established in 1803 by Alexander Hamilton is the oldest running newspaper in the U.S.
New York Education:
In General: New York has one of the most diverse higher education networks in the nation; it features 80 public and 230 private colleges and universities in addition to a number of vocational schools. New York’s statewide public university system is the State University of New York (SUNY), which hosts top ranked schools across the state. The state’s land-grant university is Cornell University, though primarily a private institution it has public sectors too.
In the Rankings: U.S. News and World Report rankings: National Rankings – Columbia University (#8), Cornell University (#14), New York University (#33), University of Rochester (#35), Rennselaer Polytechnic Institute (#41), Yeshiva University (#50), Syracuse University (#53); Liberal Arts Rankings – Vassar College (#11), United States Military Academy (#14), Colgate University (#18), Hamilton College (#20), Barnard College (#27), Bard College (#37), Union College (#42).
Online Education: There are myriad accredited online universities offering degrees in the state of New York.
A Closer Look: Two of the nation’s five Federal Service Academies are located in New York: the United States Military Academy at West Point; and the United States Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point. Furthermore, the Fashion Institute of Technology in Manhattan is the only school in the world offering a Bachelor of Science Degree with a Major in Cosmetics and Fragrance Marketing.
Did You Know? Go east young freshman: Statistics show that among freshmen that leave their home states to attend college, more come to New York than any other state, including California.
Sources: In addition to specific citations noted in this “Career Information” section, supplementary source materials include: the U.S. Department of Agriculture Economic Research Service; Netstate.com; Education-Portal.com; USCollegeSearch.org; and Wikipedia.com.