Summer is an important time for teen workers. Some young people move into full-time employment after finishing their high school education. Other teens want to find temporary work for the season to build a resume and earn money. CareerForce has resources for teens looking for work – whether it be part-time seasonal work or full-time permanent work.
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Participate in a job fair – some job fairs are specifically focused on teen job seekers
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Schedule a 1:1 appointment for personalized help exploring career options, learning about ways to prepare for employment and finding work
The unemployment rate for teens (ages 16-19) remains low but it has edged up a bit since last year, and labor force participation among teens has declined, but it is still higher than it has been since the mid-2000s. The teen unemployment rate was 7.1% in February, up 1.6 points over the year, which, despite the increase, puts the teen unemployment rate close to a record low for February going back to 2002, when this information first started being tracked. The teen labor force participation rate was 58%, which is down 6.7 points from a year ago but still at a near-record high since 2002.
Resources for staff and partners:
Youth focused flyers:
- CareerForce 11x17 flyer for use with high school students
- CareerForce 8.5x11 flyer to use with high school students
Youth Employment Month theme social graphics:
- April is Youth Employment Month - Facebook/LinkedIn
- April is Youth Employment Month - X
- April is Youth Employment Month - Instagram
CareerForceMN posting schedule:
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April 1 – April is Youth Employment Month
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April 7 – a round up of youth employment hiring events this month
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April 14 – tips for employers who want to reach and hire young people
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April 21 – tips for teen job seekers
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April 28 – youth career exploration opportunities this summer
