Editor’s note: This is the first of two stories by Davis High student Julianna Garcia and Enochs student Neha Prabhakar, who interviewed eight teens in Stanislaus County to hear more about their summer jobs and skills they learned. This article covers four of the students; a second piece includes the others.
This summer, high school students are working not just to make some extra pocket money but to build professional experience. From internships to entrepreneurial side hustles, local teenagers are prioritizing career growth and gaining life skills.
According to Davis High college and career counselor Cristina Aguilera, students most commonly choose working at fast-food restaurants or self-employment…