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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]By the sound of it, maybe things haven't really changed that much since I was a teen. I have noticed, however, that most of the workers at our local McDonalds and other fast food establishments, do not appear to be teenagers. I don't think they hire that young anyway. He is planning on being a camp counselor for the county (MoCo) next year, but they only hire 16 and over. Grocery store sounds like a good idea though. Keep the helpful advice coming![/quote]

Is the desire to get a job mostly for the money?  Or for experience?  If money isn't a primary issue (although I completely understand if it is, been there/done that), there are tons of volunteer and internship opportunities available for no pay.  I volunteered at a library the summer I was 13, and helped mending books.   It wasn't much, but I swear having that on my resume helped me cinch my first "real" job as lifeguard the summer I turned 15.   He could really broaden the type of experience he gets if he wants to do internships.

And the composition of fast food employees may really vary from neighborhood to neighborhood.  I live in North Potomac and many of the workers at the two closest fast food places are teens.

Also, what is he interested in?  I know my son is very interested in landscaping in particular, outside work in general.  He's not old enough yet, but when he is, he already knows two companies he will contact proactively to see if they hire teens.  After he volunteers at Red Wiggler Farm, that is.  Which I highly recommend.   :)

http://redwiggler.org

The library also has good resources, and there is a website called Snag a Job where you can search for teen jobs, too.    [/quote]

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