Summary

Student labor has become increasingly prevalent in secondary and postsecondary institutions. Research has shown that working while also attending school is a common practice, if not an expectation, for college students. Data collected on young workers in California (UCLA Labor Center & Stuart Foundation, 2023) shows that nearly half of young workers between 16 and 24 years old also attend school. Additionally, over a fourth of high school workers and learners, and over half of college undergraduates, work over 20 hours per week.