There are several jobs that hire 14-year-olds, including:
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Grocery Stores: Baggers, stockers, and cart attendants are a few roles that 14-year-olds may qualify for in their area.
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Restaurants: Local restaurant jobs that a 14-year-old may qualify for include busser, barista, host or hostess, server, dishwasher, and food prep.
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Community Centers and Parks & Recreation: These places have excellent job opportunities for 14 and 15-year-olds, including front desk support, after-school youth support, program coordinators, coaches, tutoring, lifeguards, and more.
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Movie Theaters: AMC Theaters hires ushers and concession workers 14 and older at select locations.
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Fast Food Chains: Chick-fil-A hires team members 14 and older at select locations, while Culvers hires team members 14 and older.
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Online Customer Service: U-Haul is one of the only companies that hires 14-year-olds for online customer service roles.
It's important to note that employment laws vary by state, which means some companies may have jobs for 14-year-olds and jobs for 15-year-olds in some states, but may not in other states. Additionally, hiring practices vary by company and location, including minimum age to work, so it's best to contact individual local businesses about their employment and hiring requirements and practices.