Teen Employment

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Teenagers looking disappointed outside a business with a 'Now Hiring' sign being removed, symbolizing the decline in summer job opportunities for youth.

Teen summer job decline hits lowest since 1948, impacting opportunities

This summer, the total number of jobs secured by teens is projected to be the lowest since the federal government began tracking youth employment in 1948, according to MyNorthwest .

Nathaniel Brooks·June 18, 2026