One of the 'Most Marginalized' Groups Can't Find Summer Jobs
Newser • • business
Key Points:
- Employment among 16- to 19-year-olds in the US dropped to about one-third last summer, down from around 60% in the late 1970s, according to federal data.
- Experts and reports from unemployed teens indicate a bleak seasonal job outlook, as entry-level opportunities continue to diminish.
- Data from Challenger, Gray & Christmas shows a 25% decline in jobs secured by teens last summer compared to the previous year.
- Factors such as inflation, rising oil prices, and cautious hiring practices are expected to further reduce teen summer employment, potentially reaching the lowest level since tracking began in 1948.
- Teens predominantly find work in food preparation, serving, and sales roles, per Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
