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Teenagers are stepping up to staff an economic comeback that's expected to kick into overdrive this summer.
Why it matters: A working teen renaissance is underway in America as businesses scramble to find employees.
Flashback: The adolescent labor market last peaked in the summer of 1978 when half of the teenage population was working.
What they're saying: A senior White House official said vaccinated younger workers could help fill the avalanche of job openings — once they "feel more comfortable about returning to public-facing jobs," like hotels or bars, Politico reported today.
There are already signs teens are helping release the pressure valve for leisure and hospitality — a sector with a record number of job openings.
One upshot: Teens are reaping the benefits of businesses desperate for workers — perks and higher pay, which might be necessary after an economically devastating year.