summer jobs

A report predicts teen employment this summer may reach the lowest level since 1948, when the U.S. government began tracking the data. Teens are struggling to find summer jobs, raising concerns about historical employment trends.

Teenagers encountering a competitive and tough labor market can still gain significant personal benefits from securing summer jobs. The article highlights the challenges in the market but emphasizes the substantial advantages for teens.

Gen Z workers are increasingly turning to gig economy platforms like Uber and DoorDash for summer jobs, as traditional summer employment shifts toward app-based, flexible work arrangements.