Jobs for Teens for the Summer

June 4, 2007 | By Marie In Parenting Teens |

School’s out and your teens will want to start looking for summer jobs. This is a great way for them to prepare for their future role in the workplace. Answer the following questions and consider the following top summer jobs for teens below:

Does your teen like sports or is he/she athletic? If your teen is athletic, he or she may opt to work as a lifeguard at a beach, pool, or park. This is great training for them because it teaches discipline, and good ethic.

Does your teen like computer or is he/she interested in computer programming? If so, your child can intern at IBM, or other top-notch companies, wherein, he or she will learn all of the latest computer technology, as well as the ins and outs of software applications.

Does your teen like animals or perhaps want to be a veterenarian? Let your teen work in a veterinarian clinic. It can be an immeasurable source of knowledge. Any practical experience they gain can only serve to increase their proficiency in this area.

Is your teen is already in college? A wonderful way to spend the summer is to intern in a company which incorporates your teen’s chosen field. For example, if your teen is studying architecture at college, working for an architect will give them insight, and training, which will become invaluable to them later on. They can use the company as a reference later on or they may even be offered a job after graduation.

Does your teen want to become a writer? If he or she is majoring in journalism, any local or national newspaper would be happy to take him, or in as an intern for the summer. Here, your teen can learn all about writing, publishing, editing, and news coverage. This would be a wonderful experience to help catapult your teen into a successful career in journalism.

There are so many possibilities for your teens. Having a summer job teaches about the specificity of the position at hand. It also teaches them what companies expect; what jobs are more competitive than others; learning to work with others; developing a good, strong work ethic; taking criticism; and applying what was learned to their college and life experience.