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Teens laid off due to lack of tourism in Hawaii

Part-time helicopter mechanic assistant had high hopes of becoming a full-time employee after graduation. Instead, he was laid off due to the colossal decline of tourism in Kauai, Hawaii caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

This story was produced by Kate Nakamura from Kauai High School in Kauai, Hawaii with support from SRL Youth Media Producer Victor Fernandez.