VT Edition: John Vowles, Brooke Pearson & Chris Wilkins on the teen summer job market

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For many teens, summer means punching a time clock at the local pool or creemee stand. But is this year’s tight economy affecting their ability to find a summer job? John Vowles is the Northwest Regional Manager for the Vermont Department of Labor.  Brooke Pearson is an advisor and the Community Service Coordinator at Montpelier High School.  Chris Wilkins is the Factory Tour Manager for Ben & Jerry’s in Waterbury. They spoke with VPR’s Jane Lindholm about what the summer job market looks like for teens and the value of having one.