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Elena Sokolow
Sat, 06/21/2008

Summer Jobs for Youth: The State of Teen Employment

What I Learned from My First Job

As the school year ends and summer now honestly feels like it is upon us, I can't help but think of a few things that I have always associated with the season. As a twenty-something, for me this means weekend trips with friends, outdoor festivals and hopefully some time for a little rest and relaxation. For many teens, however, the summer is not just school vacation, but a time to gain critical employment skills through a summer job. Accoridng to New York Times article I read a few weeks ago, however, finding that job opportunity is not as easy as one might think.  read more »

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