2009 Job Outlook for Teens-Stimulus Package offers hope

2009 Job Outlook for Teens-Stimulus Package Offers Hope.
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HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA., Teens seeking paying part-time and/or summer jobs will find the 2009 Stimulus Act provides $1.2 billion for youth activities, including the creation of one million summer jobs for youths. The bill also extends from age 21 to age 24 the age of eligibility for youth services to allow local programs to reach young adults who are unemployed and not in school, says Renée Ward, founder of www.Teens4Hire.org.

The federal government will dispense funds to the states and ultimately trickle down to cities and communities in the form of jobs. In place Workforce Investment Boards will provide the discretionary over site for the programs and teens should begin contacting their local CareerOneStop for more information on what’s available in their community and eligibility or visit http://www.careeronestop.org.

Due to economic uncertainties overall hiring has slowed and businesses are reluctant to hire minor teens. This infusion will help teens in areas hardest hit and with the greatest need. Others will still have to work to find work.

The retail industry—one of the largest employers of teens—reports that retail sales are down and inventory is being cut. This also means fewer jobs may be available.If openings do exist, teens are typically the last link in the hiring chain.

Businesses prefer to hire those with experience for paying jobs when times are tough.

Older teens 18-19, have more opportunities available to them. Minor teens will really have to work to find work in their local areas from employers willing to give them a chance.

Regardless of your age, if you want a paying job you must demonstrate that you...

Have the basic education required to do the job,
Are willing to work hard and learn new things,
Have a positive attitude,
Are reliable and
Understand the needs of the business.

Look for NOW HIRING signs wherever you go.

Employers might give teens more consideration for employment if they show up at their door. Employers want to hire people with a positive attitude and attitude is something a teen can control.

Best bets for finding employment are: city-run youth programs, amusement, theme and recreation parks, ice-cream, juice shops and grocery stores; libraries, museums and zoos; fast food and casual dining restaurants; child and elder care services; and offices needing clerical or customer service help.

We provide a great deal of helpful information in the RESOURCES area of Teens4Hire.org to help you land a job, get work experience and/or explore other ways to earn money.

From time to time we come across meaningful services that can further help in a job search so we’re sharing this information in the hopes that it will help you.

Teens4Hire.org’s Job Hunting & Career Advice Bookstore.
Here you’ll find editorially selected books and resources for teens, parents and counselors.

Teens4Hire.org’s ResumeRabbit. Circulate your resume on up to 81 sites faster!

Teens4Hire.org’s MyJobHunter. New search engine makes finding a job easy!
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Teens4Hire.org, a web site devoted to helping employers recruit teens, reaches about 2 million ambitious teens across the U.S. looking for work. If you have an opening a teen could fill let us know.

Please review:
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Top 10 Places for Teens to Look for a Job
Job Titles/Positions Suitable for Teens
Overall Skills and Behaviors Businesses and Organizations Seek
Best Things to Do if You Can’t Land a Job