Claire Wahl is one-for-one in her summer job search.
The 14-year-old Birmingham Seaholm High School student pounced on the opportunity to be one of 20 seasonal workers at Dairy Deluxe in Birmingham — the only place she looked in her quest to save money for college and a car.
Other teens might find similar success in their search for summer employment, thanks to an improving economy that is expected to mean more job opportunities in Michigan and across the country.
While the outlook is rosier, there are still challenges, especially in Michigan where the unemployment rate for teens ages 16 to 19 was nearly 29 percent last year. In searching for jobs, teens might need to think outside the box, experts say.
"I actually feel like it is improving a bit," said Nancy Zambardi, a career specialist with the Troy School District's two high schools. "I have more job postings now than I did this time last year and for a higher hourly rate."
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