Original Article "A forecast from outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas Inc. suggests that the creation of retail jobs, which have typically accounted for a quarter of teenage employment, won’t pick up until back-to-school shopping gains steam in late July." Related...
Published August 8, 2016 With strong hiring in June and July, the number of teenagers finding summer employment in 2016 increased by more than 15 percent to its highest level since 2013, according to an analysis of government data by global outplacement firm Challenger, Gray &...
NEARLY 700,000 TEENS FIND JOBS; HIGHEST GAINS SINCE 2013 The number of teenagers finding summer jobs surged in June, as employment among 16- to 19-year-olds increased by 691,000. It was the biggest June job gain for teens since 2014, according to tracking by global outplacement...
Original Article: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/american-teens-refuse-to-get-jobs-2016-...
The number of teenagers finding jobs in May declined for the second consecutive year, as a growing number of this population either struggles to find summer employment or simply abandons the traditional labor force. Employment among 16- to 19-year-olds increased by 156,000 in May, according to...
Fewer teenagers were added to payrolls this summer, but overall employment among 16- to 19-year-olds still managed to reach the highest level in six years, according to a new analysis of government data. Employment among teens increased by 1,160,000 during the three-month summer hiring season...
While the latest employment data show that summer job gains among teenagers were lower than a year ago, overall employment for this population is at its highest level since 2009. The seemingly contradictory data suggest that teenagers are finding employment throughout the year and...
Summer Job Market Off to Slower Start for Nation’s Teens182,000 TEENS FOUND JOBS LAST MONTH, 16% FEWER THAN A YEAR AGO The number of teens finding jobs in May was down from the previous two years. However, if history is any indication, the decline does...
Even as the economy improves and talent becomes more difficult to find, employers remain selective when it comes to adding entry-level workers. As a result, internships have become increasingly vital when it comes to securing post-graduation employment. “Internships are more important than ever, but...
Teenagers seeking summer employment are expected to enjoy a better job market this year, according to a recent outlook by global outplacement consultancy Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc. While most of the available jobs are in traditional places, such as retail, recreation, and food...
