What good news: in some parts of the country, companies are hiring teens again. This article describes the kinds of jobs some of these kids are doing. We’re not just talking fast-food jobs, but jobs that offer a future, even if it just means earning enough to be able to pay for future training.

The young man who is still in high school and also works part-time “operating mechanical design software to create aircraft parts” reminds me of my husband, who worked a drafting job in high school which led to his future career. I’m so glad to hear such opportunities are becoming available to teens again!