Money McDonald’s in Oregon puts up a huge banner asking ’14 and 15-year-olds’ to apply September 1, 2021 Scott Gleeson, USA TODAY Comments Off on McDonald’s in Oregon puts up a huge banner asking ’14 and 15-year-olds’ to apply A McDonald's in Oregon is pushing towards a new business model: Hiring 14-year-old and 15-year-olds to help offset a worker shortage in the COVID era.