Branding New York City a University Town, Providing Current and Prospective College Students Useful Resources for Living and Learning in the City.
The New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) launched a City website today aimed at students. OneCampusNYC.com, the first website of its kind for New York City, will enable students considering, planning or already attending one of the City’s higher education institutions to learn about the abundance of attractions that appeal to students, along with information and resources to make living in the city easier.
“New York’s colleges and universities play a major role in driving innovation and entrepreneurship in the City and their graduates provide the foundation for much of New York City’s talent base,” said Seth W. Pinsky, President, NYCEDC. “OneCampusNYC will attract prospective students to the City’s more than 110 colleges and universities and be a great tool and a dynamic resource."
OneCampusNYC is designed to promote and simplify the New York City college experience. Visitors to the site can explore what New York City has to offer and find information in sections like; the “NYC Experience,” which highlights the educational advantages afforded to students and provides in-depth portraits of what it’s like to live and attend university in each of the five boroughs; “NYC Higher Education,” contains a comprehensive list of educational offerings and highlights the sector’s importance to the City’s economy and; “NYC Student Resources,” where visitors can find tools to simplify the experience of living here by connecting them with relevant City and student resources; like maps, student safety, housing and employment information.
The launch of OneCampusNYC.com was marked with a presentation of the site by NYCEDC to a number of representatives from New York City’s colleges and universities. More than two dozen higher education institutions were represented at the meeting many of which have already agreed to link to the site and explore opportunities for continued cooperation. Schools that will be linked to the site include: Cooper Union, Fordham University, the New School, Pace University, St. Johns University, Polytechnic University, Vaughn College, and twenty one City University of New York (CUNY) schools. NYCEDC anticipates many more universities will join on following today’s launch of the website.
Although not always perceived as a “university town,” higher education in New York City accounts for more than 100,000 jobs, half a million students and is the City’s second fastest growing sector with almost $6 billion in payroll. The launch of OneCampusNYC.com is one of several initiatives the City has introduced to encourage collaboration across institutions on real estate projects, expansion into emerging central business districts, and increased transparency and collaboration with local communities.
Please visit OneCampusNYC at http://www.onecampusnyc.com.
About NYCEDC
New York City Economic Development Corporation is the City’s primary vehicle for promoting economic growth in each of the five boroughs. NYCEDC’s mission is to stimulate growth through expansion and redevelopment programs that encourage investment, generate prosperity and strengthen the City’s competitive position. NYCEDC serves as an advocate to the business community by building relationships with companies that allow them to take advantage of New York City’s many opportunities.
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