There are many practices that fall under the category of self employment. Some of them include, but are not limited to, working as a freelancer, creating ones own business that offers a product/service, or taking on work as an independent contractor. For a young person who is just starting off in the working world or attending school, freelance work might be the best branch of self employment to begin with. Freelancing grants workplace flexibility, choice of hours/location, and the ability to work on ones own terms.
There are a plethora of options for young people who wish to enter the workforce or even test the waters with freelancing. Writing, web designing, and IT & Networking are just a few of the fields available for young people who are intrigued and looking for something beyond traditional employment. There is no doubt that a rise in self employment among today’s youth will engender a decrease in the high rates of teen employment. There is a solution to every problem; the key is simply making sure that America’s youth is aware of it and exposed to a variety of positive choices.
