Is the teen summer job a thing of the past?
Summary
Fewer American teenagers are working summer jobs this year, with businesses expected to hire the lowest number of teen workers since 1948. Many factors contribute to this trend, including economic challenges, the rise of technology replacing some jobs, competition from older workers, and teens focusing on school, sports, or other activities.Key Facts
- Businesses are expected to hire about 790,000 teenagers this summer, the lowest since 1948.
- In the late 1990s, over 2 million teens worked summer jobs.
- Teen participation in the labor force has decreased from about 50% in the 1980s to under 30% today.
- Leisure and hospitality businesses, such as restaurants and amusement parks, are hiring fewer teens.
- Economic uncertainty and higher energy costs make businesses cautious about hiring more workers.
- Technology, including AI, now handles many entry-level tasks once done by teens.
- Teens face competition from older workers who remain in the workforce longer.
- Many teens prioritize college preparation, sports, internships, caregiving, or independent work like tutoring and gig jobs.
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