Marketplace All-in-One A summer of fewer jobs for teens
Jun 11, 2025
This discussion highlights the shrinking summer job market for teens, revealing how economic uncertainty and automation are limiting opportunities. It underscores the vital developmental skills that come from seasonal employment and the long-term consequences of job scarcity. Additionally, the U.S. Forest Service faces challenges in reintegrating firefighters as they prepare for a critical wildfire season, emphasizing the need for support and fair compensation. Lastly, negotiations in U.S.-China trade relations add another layer of complexity to the economic landscape.
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Peach Farm Shaped Perseverance
- Rich Harrell worked seven summers on a peach farm as a teen, gaining practical skills.
- Those experiences taught him perseverance and discipline essential for later success.
Summer Jobs Boost Teens' Futures
- Teens who work summer jobs develop good work habits and improve school attendance.
- They also tend to earn higher wages over their lifetimes, showing long-term benefits.
Teens Hit Hard by Job Market Shift
- Teen unemployment is rising above 13% as the labor market cools.
- Youth workers are often last hired and first fired in economic slowdowns.