Teen Summer Jobs Dip But Show Signs of Recovery | Amarillo News

This summer, just over a third of teens aged 16-19 held paying jobs — down from more than half in 2000 — but it’s not all bad news. After historic lows around 2010-2011, teen summer employment is rebounding slightly, with the unemployment rate dipping to 12.1% in July. Teens are now working mostly in food service and retail, while office roles are shrinking. Competition for their time comes from school, volunteering, and unpaid internships, and entry-level jobs are scarcer than before. White teens still lead in summer employment, but overall, this isn’t a full reversal — just a modest uptick in a long-term downward trend. 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/144863a22529f6a2