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This summer, teens are hitting a wall in the job market—classic summer gigs like ice cream scooping and grocery bagging are vanishing, leaving young people scrambling to afford gas and plan for college. With teen job numbers down 25% from last year and experts predicting a record low since 1948, inflation and hiring caution are to blame. Entry-level roles are disappearing, and those that remain often skip training for new hires, favoring experience—even if it’s overqualified. Teens are now eyeing dishwashing jobs and turning to each other for advice, while some are launching their own solutions to help peers land work. This isn’t just a seasonal slump—it’s a generational challenge.

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