As summer comes around the corner, many teens have begun the seasonal job hunt. However, the process of finding a place to work, interviewing, and finding time to enjoy the summer days can be stressful. What jobs could be viable for busy teens but still allow them to maximize their vacation time?

            The most flexible summer job as a teenager might be baby sitting. These jobs allow students to control who they work for and when, and most importantly, make tax free money. Facebook can be a great advertising tool to reach neighborhood parents, as well as hanging signs in neighborhoods and pools. After accumulating a few regular customers, getting jobs becomes easier to manage and lets teens know what to expect. For aspiring babysitters, consider signing up for a First Aid class early on, and check out the Red Cross website for training both online and in Apex. Similar side hustles could even pertain to yardwork, garden care, or pet sitting. 

Another fun place to work could be in childcare. The YMCA or a summer camp can be a fun way to work with kids and get experience before college. Leadership looks really good on applications, and can also be a good outlet for teenagers that want to be active during the summer. Camp counseling through a local church or summer camp offers another option for those who want to work with kids.

Although internships and summer education opportunities can be very helpful for teenagers, jobs offer more real-time experience and monetary benefit. Many job and internship opportunities have been posted outside the media center, and students with more questions can contact Ms. Guinn at TGuinn@wcpss.net. Additionally, seniors can attend the job fair hosted by Student Services 4/27 in the media center to meet potential employers.