Having an in-person job at a restaurant or grocery story can give teens the chance to be part of a team and help them build communication skills.

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For Teens, Traditional Summer Job May Work Better Than Side Gig

For Teens, Traditional Summer Job May Work Better Than Side Gig

Teens looking for summer work may think “side hustles” and social media are the only ways to make money.“What we hear from a lot of young people is that they'd rather try to start a business than have traditional jobs,” says Ed Grocholski, chief marketing officer of Junior Achievement USA, an organization that helps young...

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