of course times are much different now. instead of money, students are often more focused on educational opportunities, they re taking summer classes, volunteering, doing unpaid internships, and yet, according to the bureau of labor statistics, unpaid roles are not considered a type of employment. summer jobs can increase success in college and beyond. my summer roles taught me valuable lessons before entering the work force full-time. why are the numbers dwindling? joining me is marie schwartz, the found over teen life, an online directory of enrichment programs for students in grades 7 to 12. what s the answer, marie? these kids today, do they not want to work? well, i think there s just a lot of things competing for their time. certainly if they really want to work, they can. but they re going to have to give up some things. i know students that are spending all summer doing athletics because they re trying