If you have a teenager between the ages of 16 and 18 and they are in search of a good summer job
, then they have several options that they can choose from. Many older teens prefer to have a job so that they have their own spending money and can afford to buy things that they need. They may save up for a car or just want money to go out with friends, but they need money and it is a good time to get them into making it themselves through a job.
When a teen begins to earn their own money they begin their first steps in becoming independent from their parents. It's always a good thing to start learning the responsibilities have having a job as early as one can, to get a taste of what the real world is like.
Older teens have several job opportunities available to them. Fast food establishments are a classic choice, they often hire teens as clerks, cooks, drive thru workers and other positions in these restaurants.
If your teen would prefer not to work in fast food there are still many viable options out there. Teens can often find employment at sports events selling food and beverages, or they can be ushers who assist people in finding their seats. Mall retail jobs are also a good choice for teens over the age of 16.
If your teenager has been asking you to help them find a job and you have been thinking about some of the possibilities, then these two options will help to get you started thinking. The different jobs that might be available are almost unlimited so you will want to think of something that your teen is good at doing. If you are able to find a job that they are interested in there is a greater possibility that they will stick with it and be able to earn the money they need.