PBS News Hour

The pandemic's unexpected summer jobs for young people

The summer job is a rite of passage for many teens and younger adults. Because of the pandemic, however, traditional roles such as camp counselor, lifeguard and waiter, are scarce. But as John Yang reports, some local governments are providing these young people with other unemployment options, from computer coding to coronavirus test coordination.

The pandemic's unexpected summer jobs for young people

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