Mar 07, 2022

Question of the Day: What percent of teens worked part-time while attending school in 2020?

Answer: 17.6%

Questions:

  • Do you or do you plan to work part-time while in school or college? If so, how many hours do you want to work? 
  • If you don't plan to work part-time, what jobs/internships would you pursue during the summer?
  • How much do you want to save from your part-time job/internships?
  • What do you think is the optimal number of hours for working a part-time job without impacting your studies? 

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Behind the numbers (Statista):

"In 2020, around 17.6 percent of teenagers between ages 16 and 19 were employees while enrolled at school in the United States. This is a decrease from the previous year when 19.2 percent of teenagers were working while at school."

 

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For more resources relating to working in college, check out the NGPF Unit on Paying for College.

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About the Author

Mason Butts

After graduating from UCLA with a Master's in Education, Mason spent 5 years as a science educator in a South Los Angeles public high school. He is committed to supporting the holistic growth of all students and empowering them to live a life of relational, academic, and financial success. Now settled in the Bay Area, Mason enjoys facilitating professional developments and partnering with educators as they prepare students for a bright financial future. When Mason is not building curriculum or planning a training, he can be found cycling, trying new foods, and exploring the outdoors.

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