

Understand How Employment Works First Job: 'Dead End' or Rocket Launch Pad?
"You better get those grades up or you’ll end up flippin’ burgers!” has been the admonishment to teenagers since fast food establishments took hold in the US. Sixty years later, it may not be a bad idea to actually encourage young people to start flipping burgers. The results may just surprise everyone. As the US continues to witness the decline of employment amongst 16-19 year olds, it is critical to examine trends in youth employment and hear directly from those who empl