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Teenagers Stash Summer Cash

KAHOOT VERSION

Career

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1. In 1978, 72% of teens had summer jobs. In May of 2024, _______ of teens did.

38%
52%
67%
91%

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1. In 1978, 72% of teens had summer jobs. In May of 2024, _______ of teens did.

38%
52%
67%
91%

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2. According to Pew research, which industries hire the most teen workers?

Arts and recreation
Construction and landscaping
Education and tutoring
Restaurants and retail

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2. According to Pew research, which industries hire the most teen workers?

Arts and recreation
Construction and landscaping
Education and tutoring
Restaurants and retail

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3. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, how much did teens earn weekly in 2024?

$105
$210
$415
$619

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3. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, how much did teens earn weekly in 2024?

$105
$210
$415
$619

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4. What's an example of a reference you may include on your job application?

Someone in your family
Teachers
Your best friend
Yourself

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4. What's an example of a reference you may include on your job application?

Someone in your family
Teachers
Your best friend
Yourself

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5. In some states, if you are under the age of 18, you will need _____________ in order to work.

a driver's license
a high school degree
working papers
a resume

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5. In some states, if you are under the age of 18, you will need _____________ in order to work.

a driver's license
a high school degree
working papers
a resume

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You’ve completed the exercise, now it’s time to learn

more about the current event:

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Discussion Prompt:

Did you work over the summer?

Will you be working part-time during the school year? Why or why not?

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Extend Your Learning

Relevant Resources from NGPF:

ANALYZE: A High School Resume and Cover Letter (Activity)
Finding a Job (Lesson)
What percent of 16-19 year olds had a summer job in 2023? (Question of the Day)

References:

A summer job can set teens up for a lifetime of success, experts say (Fortune)
More teens are working. Here’s why a job is ‘becoming more compelling’ (CNBC)
Why you’re seeing lots of teens at work this summer (CNN)
Employee Referral Statistics You Need to Know for 2024 (Erin App)

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