More Jobs for Teens

 

LYLLI DUONG Staff Writers

 

Over the last few decades, the amount of jobs available for teenag- ers has decreased dramatically. Most importantly, there has been a decrease in entry level jobs, jobs that are ideal for those without any job experience. With the low availability of entry level jobs, teenagers are finding it harder to gain experience and thus this may be detrimental for their future.

One variable in the decrease in summer jobs would be the increase in adults replacing teens in jobs. Since adults have more work experience, employers are more likely to hire adults over teenagers. In addition, employers know that the adult employees have more flexible schedules since many of them are not in school.

Many students are also becoming more focused on their schoolwork than they are on in getting a job. Getting into college is a priority, so grades and volunteer work take precedence. With this notion being constantly drilled into their brains, students may feel like they have no time for a job and that they should only focus on school.

Despite all of this, there should still be more job opportunities for students. The experiences could open up doors to more opportunities that would help these students with their futures in both college and career.