Eager to work, teens find a frustrating summer job search

Teens in the U.S. face a challenging summer job market, with employment rates for 16- to 19-year-olds declining to about one-third last summer from a peak of 60% in the late 1970s. Factors like inflation, oil prices, and reduced entry-level opportunities are cited as causes, leaving many teens like Jaelyn Chester struggling to secure work despite active job searches.