Teen Jobs Getting Tougher | Lansing News

Teen unemployment is surging, climbing from 10.5% to over 14%—a nationwide trend hitting teens hardest. Despite high demand for young workers, entry-level jobs are now fiercely competitive as adults, drawn by higher minimum wages, flood the market. Employers like one business owner are shifting toward hiring adults, even as teens keep applying. With fewer hours available and pay rates rising, teens face a tougher climb to get their first job. 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/b3af5e71d4239712