LANSING, MI (WTVB) – The Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget released its summer teen employment forecast for 2022 on Monday.
As the Michigan labor market continues to recover from the impacts of the pandemic, the demand for workers remains high. Therefore, the department says teens in search of jobs will enter a favorable labor market as they look to find positions in the summer of 2022.
This summer, many teens will be seeking jobs, some of them for the first time, after sitting out of the labor market over the past couple of years.
In the first quarter of 2022, Michigan’s unemployment rate of 4.7 percent was comparable to historical lows and the number of job openings soared.
Entry-level positions requiring little experience or training are among those that have a strong demand for workers. This trend is expected to continue into the summer months, providing a favorable environment for teens applying for work.
Associate director of the Bureau of Labor Market Information and Strategic Initiatives Wayne Rourke says, “An additional 35,000 to 40,000 teenagers are forecasted to join Michigan’s workforce this summer. If the current demand for workers remains strong, many of these teens will find a job. In 2022, Michigan can expect high participation and low unemployment for teenagers compared to previous summers.”
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