This summer could be the worst on record for teen hiring. Tell us your experience

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This summer is projected to have the lowest teen hiring on record, with only 790,000 teens expected to secure jobs in May, June, and July, breaking the previous record of 801,000 set last summer.
Job growth has slowed significantly in the U.S. labor market following the post-pandemic economic rebound, attributed to structural factors like aging demographics and technology adoption.
Additional obstacles include the unwinding of post-pandemic labor hoarding practices, high levels of uncertainty due to inflation and geopolitical developments, and recent economic disruptions caused by the Iran war.
A “low-hire, low-fire” labor market has emerged, with little turnover and few opportunities for both unemployed workers and first-time job seekers.
Challenges for teen workers this summer include inflation, rising fuel costs, competition from artificial intelligence, older workers taking part-time roles, and increased time commitments from extracurricular activities.
Teens today are balancing a range of responsibilities, such as advanced coursework, family care, year-round sports, summer programs, internships, and online side hustles, making traditional summer job expectations harder.
Financial pressures on both young people and hiring businesses due to inflation and fuel costs are making it difficult for businesses to afford summer hiring, leading them to wait for demand to dictate hiring decisions.

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