Eager to work, teens find a frustrating summer job search
Summary
Many teenagers in the U.S. are having trouble finding summer jobs this year. The number of teens working during the summer has dropped a lot compared to previous decades, partly because there are fewer entry-level jobs and more competition from adults.Key Facts
- About one-third of U.S. teens aged 16 to 19 had jobs last summer, down from around 60% in the late 1970s.
- Teen summer job opportunities are expected to decrease further due to inflation, high oil prices, and cautious hiring.
- Many traditional entry-level jobs for teens have been eliminated or reduced.
- Teens now often compete with more experienced workers for available positions.
- Common teen jobs include food preparation, serving, and sales.
- Some teens, like 17-year-old Jaelyn Chester, apply widely and are willing to take any job to gain work experience.
- The summer job market for teens faces its lowest hiring levels since 1948, based on government tracking.
- Employers have smaller teams and less ability or willingness to train new workers, making it harder for teens to get hired.
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