More teens want to work The share of teenagers who are looking for work or who are currently working, also referred to as the teen labor force participation rate, has been steadily increasing. Heading ...

Finding a summer job as a high school student isn’t as simple as it used to be. According to The New York Times, unemployment amongst teenagers rose to 13.4% in May, up from 12.4% the year prior.

The seasonal workforce is shifting in some shore towns amid rising housing costs. Even with higher wages, businesses say finding workers remains a challenge. Morey’s Pier plans to hire about 1,500 ...