Work Experience

While school is in session, students needing to renew or receive a work permit MUST contact their school site Work Experience Coordinator to make an appointment.

WORK PERMIT POLICY IS IN EFFECT

• 2.0 or better GPA
• No F's
• Satisfactory Attendance

To access a work permit application click HERE.

Work Experience Application Process

1. A Business offers employment to a minor
2. Receive a Work Permit APPLICATION
3. COMPLETE the Work Permit APPLICATION
4. The Business/Employer /Manager complete their section of the Work permit APPLICATION,
5. Parent needs to complete their section of the application giving minor permission to work.
6. The Working Minor student area needs to be completed.
7. Complete School Address information
8. EMAIL your work permit/Work Experience Coordinator at your HOME SCHOOL for an appointment.

During your appointment,  the working MINOR (must be present ).

• Minor will sign their signature and receive their work permit.
• Minor Student MUST BE PRESENT !!

 When meeting for your appointment be SURE TO BRING:

•  Work permit application COMPLETED with ORIGINAL signatures(Business, Parent, & Minor)
• OWN Pen

*Parent is NOT required to be present

Work Experience Education

Provides paid or unpaid on-the-job experiences for secondary school students through training agreements with employers. Please contact the Work Experience Coordinator at your student's school. Types of work experience programs include:

• Vocational
• General
• Exploratory

Additional Information

More information and links:

• California Department of Education - Work Experience Program
• Association for all Work Permit issuers and Work Experience Educators
• Frequently Asked Questions regarding Work Permits
• Child Labor Laws: Students work for a wide variety of reasons—to earn income, gain on-the-job experience, or connect what they are learning in the classroom to the real world. Minors employed in the state of California must have a Permit to Employ and Work (commonly referred to as a “work permit”). Work permits are typically issued by the school where the student is enrolled. Work permits indicate the location of the employer as well as the number of hours a minor may work.