Broke, high school graduate, cant get a job. Any advice?

Hey Reddit,

So here’s the situation. I just graduated high school, and I live in a small, rural mining town where most jobs, even casual ones, require you to be 18. Unfortunately, I’m still 17, but I turn 18 in November. My birthday is when I was hoping to go to the city to celebrate with my friends, but I’m flat broke and have no idea how to make any money before then.

I’ve tried applying to a bunch of online jobs, thinking I could maybe get something remote, but it seems like no one is interested in hiring a teenager without work experience. I’ve gotten ignored by every application so far, which is really frustrating.

So here I am, stuck in a small town with no job opportunities and no money, and I’m looking for advice. What can I do between now and November to make some cash, especially since I don’t turn 18 until then?

If anyone’s been in a similar situation or has any tips, I’d appreciate the help.

Thanks in advance!