By Arlenys Tabare
Summer is just around the corner and it is tradition that during this season many young people look for seasonal employment to earn some money on their vacations; although the labor market has been strongly affected by economic uncertainty and, according to a new analysis, The number of summer jobs this year will be the lowest since 1948, There are still places where good job opportunities are offered for young people.
In a report published by Challenger, Gray & Christmas, This year there is a low participation of young people in the labor market; According to analysts, this is due to a combination of the drop in job supply and low demand from young people looking for a job.
However, recently the personal finance platform WalletHub evaluated several states in the country to determine the best place to work this summer; Income, job availability and ease of travel were taken into account in the study.
In this regard, Chip Lupo, WalletHub analyst, commented that this may be an excellent time to get a summer job. “Many places still suffer from labor shortages and, as a result, wages could increase. In addition to good wages and good working conditions, The best cities to work in summer also offer attractions such as short commutes and fun activities to enjoy outside of work hours.”
Among the 10 best cities to find work in the summer, according to WalletHub, are:
- 1. South Burlington, Vermont.
- 2. Scottsdale, Arizona.
- 3. Rapid Metropolis, South Dakota.
- 4. Columbia, MD.
- 5. Pearl Metropolis, HI.
- 6. Juneau, Alaska.
- 7. Portland, ME.
- 8. Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
- 9. Bismarck, North Dakota.
- 10. Orlando, Florida.
The researchers highlighted that South Burlington, Vermont, ranks first because its participation rate among 16- to 24-year-olds is the highest. “South Burlington stands out for having the highest percentage of part-time workers with health insurance coverage and the fifth highest median annual income for this group, over $29,000,” Lupo said.
While Orlando, Florida, occupies the last position on the list, since job offers among young people between 16 and 24 years old are among the lowest, one per 1,000 people.
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