Young Workers Struggle Amid National Job Gains

Canada’s unemployment dipped to 6.6% in May, but teens and young adults still face a brutal summer job hunt — with youth unemployment stubbornly at 13.4%. While national numbers look better, young job seekers like 15-year-old Eliana are hitting walls as employers prioritize full-time roles. Retail and food service remain the main hiring grounds, but competition is fierce. Experts warn young workers are hit first when the economy tightens, and there’s a growing call for more investment in youth support programs to help with resumes, interviews, and mental health — because without help, the gap just keeps widening. Support the show:Get a discount at https://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/4e6cf9b1e9350aa2