Summer is an important time for teen workers. Some young people move into full-time employment after finishing their high school education. Other teens want to find temporary work for the season to build a resume and earn money. CareerForce has resources for teens looking for work – whether it be part-time seasonal work or full-time permanent work.
- Search thousands of Minnesota jobs
- Participate in a job fair – some job fairs are specifically focused on teen job seekers
- Schedule a 1:1 appointment for personalized help exploring career options, learning about ways to prepare for employment and finding work
Teen job seekers are facing a tougher hiring environment than a year ago. The Minnesota teen (ages 16-19) unemployment rate rose from 6.6% in January 2025 to 13.1% in January 2026. At the same time, the teen labor force participation rate went down from 60% to 49.8% over the year. January 2026 employment data is the latest data available at this time.
Resources for staff and partners:
Youth focused flyers:
- CareerForce student career exploration flyer - 2025
- CareerForce 11x17 poster employment with high school diploma or equivalent - 2025
- CareerForce 8.5x11 flyer employment with high school diploma or equivalent - 2025
- Flyer that outlines the many reasons teens should considering working in home-, community- and facility-based care - 2025
Youth Employment Month theme social graphics:
- April is Youth Employment Month - Facebook/LinkedIn
- April is Youth Employment Month - X
- April is Youth Employment Month - Instagram
CareerForceMN posting schedule:
- April 1 – April is Youth Employment Month
- April 6 – a preview of a teen job fair in Dakota County
- April 7 – tips for employers who want to reach and hire young people
- April 13 – tips for teen job seekers
- April 21 – latest teen employment data
- April 28 – youth career exploration resources
