In what role can you find most teens earning that oh-so valuable paycheck?

Answer: Food preparation and serving

Questions:

• What are some factors that contribute to the popularity of restaurant jobs for teens?
• How do summer jobs for teenagers impact their overall skill development and future career prospects?
• How does the geographical location of an individual influence the availability and types of summer jobs available to them?
• What are some benefits and drawbacks of teenagers working summer jobs?

Here are the ready-to-go slides for this Question of the Day that you can use in your classroom.

Behind the numbers (Zippia):

"In 2020, food preparation and serving-related occupations were the most commonly held jobs by high school workers, with 1.231 million holding positions in this category.

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NGPF's Career unit will get your students thinking about the roles and responsibilities that will help them in their future!

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About the Author

Ryan Wood

Ryan is the Partnerships and Adoption Manager for Next Gen Personal Finance’s midwest region. He brings his experience as a former teacher, curriculum designer, and sales and marketing professional to state organizations and school districts in supporting the implementation of their personal financial education efforts. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay and earned his teaching credential from Saint Mary’s University in Winona, Minnesota. He proudly taught at two rural high schools in Wisconsin before transitioning to curriculum design at NGPF, and is now excited to be on the front lines in delivering the best possible financial education in the midwest. He and his wife have three beautiful daughters, each of which inspire him to share the impact of being sound financial stewards both at home and as lifelong learners.