Teen Summer Job Opportunities Hit Lowest Levels Since 1948

WHO:

Entrepreneur - Teenagers seeking summer jobs.

WHAT:

Entrepreneur - A forecast projects 790,000 teen jobs available this summer.

ABC News - This summer could mark the lowest level for teen employment since 1948.

WHY:

Entrepreneur - Contributing factors to the low number of teen jobs include inflation, older workers, and AI.

(UPDATED June 22, 2026 20:09 UTC)

A new forecast reveals that there will be approximately 790,000 summer jobs available for teenagers this year, which could represent the lowest level of teen employment since 1948. Contributing to this decline are factors such as inflation, the presence of older workers in the job market, and the increasing impact of artificial intelligence. As young people seek summer work, the challenges they face are more pronounced than ever.