Many fallacies in this comment, I don't know where to begin. Local Alaskans are given a chance to apply for those summer positions pre-season, and in all reality, their proximity and in-state networks increase their chances of securing such positions. Secondly, these young men and women are able to secure several positions despite having to work around scheduling constraints. Employers do look at whether candidates already have positions elsewhere as they need to make sure that they can count on the employee being available for work. Most of these jobs are low paying positions like dishwashing and Walmart cashier. If someone like you and I can't manage to get such a position, there's a reason (like criminal background for instance). I know personally that I have had a much better experience with these young workers than I have had with local hires, half of whom have turned out to be unreliable and at times dishonest.