A labor shortage means teens are in high demand for jobs this summer
It's the hottest season for young workers since the Great Recession.
As the COVID-19-induced labor shortage rages on, teens are in high demand for summer jobs and seasonal work. The U.S.’s employment rate hit a record low of 51.3%in April 2020, and despite the more than 372,000 jobs added in June 2022, businesses are struggling to keep their doors open.
out of class for the summer were expected to help cool off the job market, especially in service industries.
