Finding a summer job as a high school student isn’t as simple as it used to be. According to The New York Times, unemployment amongst teenagers rose to 13.4% in May, up from 12.4% the year prior.

The U.S. hiring cooldown is casting a chill over a teen summer job market that has sizzled the past few years. Fewer teenagers are looking for jobs. And a smaller share of those looking are getting ...

Teens are finding the summer jobs market isn't so hot. Employment firm Challenger Gray and Christmas forecasts teens will see the lowest number of summer jobs added since 2010. At the same time, ...

When summer break comes around, many parents expect their teens to find part-time jobs. But for teens today, landing a summer gig has become an unexpected challenge. The horrible job market we're all ...

24 Summer Jobs for Teens [Start Your Job Search Here] August 20, 2025 — 03:42 pm EDT Written by Riley Adams, CPA for WealthUp -> Summertime is a long-awaited reprieve for just about every teen—no more ...

My son is between his junior and senior years of high school. He has his driver's license, access to the family car, and a whole list of wants that will cost him money. He also wants his own car ...

RESIGNED. FIVE ON YOUR MENTAL HEALTH TONIGHT, GETTING FIRED FROM A SUMMER JOB CAN BE DEVASTATING, NOT ONLY FOR TEENAGERS BUT ALSO THEIR PARENTS. AND JOINING US RIGHT NOW IS DOCTOR KADIJAH WATKINS WITH ...

Do you remember your first summer job? When I was growing up, everyone in my neighborhood worked over the summer. It meant independence and extra money in your pocket. It was the first time many of us ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. As the CEO of Command Education, I write about emotionally intelligent leadership and education. Summer jobs can be particularly ...