For many teens, having
a job in the summer is as customary as cookouts and family
vacations. More than half of 16- to 19-year-olds were
employed in July 2005, the month that marks the height of
youth employment.
Where did they work? The chart shows the 10 industries
that employed the most young workers in July 2005, according
to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The
top employers were the accommodation and food services and
retail trade industries. These industries often hire
temporary or seasonal workers and offer jobs that have
relatively few entry requirements—making them ideal
choices for young workers. BLS data also show that about
126,000 teens were self-employed last July.
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