Low Chances Of Teenagers Finding Jobs This Summer
With No Summer Job, What Are Teenagers Going To Get Themselves Into
Nearly half of hiring managers say they have no plans to hire any seasonal workers this year, according to a study of 1,100 companies released today. When asked why they wouldn’t be hiring, 31% of those polled said they didn’t have the budget. During the recession of 2001, the teen employment rate plummeted maintaining that teens are typically the hardest hit group during tough economic times.
Adding to the problems is the growing number of older workers going after traditional teen jobs in retail and food services, and also the increase in illegal and legal immigrants vying for those jobs.
Overall, the numbers of teens working in the United States has been on the decline, as parents from all socioeconomic groups have wanted their children to focus on academics and extracurricular activities instead of paying work. This summer, enrollment in enrichment camps and travel plans may decline because of the economy, and that means more teens potentially looking for work.
