Teen Job Market at Historic Low | Virginia Beach News

Teen job hunting is at a 40-year low, with fewer than one in three teens working—down from half in the 80s. This summer could be the worst hiring season in nearly eight decades, fueled by inflation, rising costs, and cautious employers. Teens face discouraging messages that “young people don’t want to work,” while many jobs demand experience they don’t have. Yet, some organizations are succeeding through word-of-mouth referrals and school fairs—not online apps. And while opportunities are scarce, teens who pursue roles they love are finding success—and those under sixteen must also navigate complex work permit rules. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ead574db104d626b