Commitment to high-quality education has always been on the forefront of Steel City culture, but a brain drain plagued the workforce until as recently as 15 years ago. In a 2003 report released by the US Census Bureau, Pittsburgh ranked 275^th for its loss of single, educated, 25- to 39-year-olds, among 276 metropolitan areas. Talented young graduates were leaving for brighter lights and bigger cities.

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