Finding a Job / Work Permit Process

BEFORE you apply for a work permit, ask yourself these questions:

Am I the age of 14 or older?
Do I attend all of my classes on time everyday?
Am I prepared for class each day?
Does my behavior at school reflect Cougar values?
Am I on track to graduate?
Am I passing all of my classes?

If you answered YES to all of the questions above, you are eligible for a work permit.

Work Permits

Minors (those under 18 years of age,) who are subject to CA compulsory education laws may obtain a work permit. California’s compulsory school attendance law requires a person to attend school until he/she is 18 years of age, or has graduated from high school, or has passed the High School Proficiency Examination.

Attendance and Work Permits

Work Permits may be revoked if the student is not regularly attending classes.

Grades and Work Permits

Work Permits may be revoked if the student is in danger of not graduating and/or is failing a course.

Steps to APPLY for a Work Permit

If you are thinking of working while in High School, here are the steps to how you get a work permit:

Important: Each work permit is unique. You will need a work permit any time you apply for a new / additional job. Also, you will need to re-apply every year for a new work permit as they do expire.

Work Permit Process

Obtaining your work permit can take time as there are several steps before it can be issued to you.

Step One: Find a Job

Before you can be issued a work permit application, you first need to be at least 14 and have been offered a job. If you are 18, you do not need a work permit.
To help in finding a job, click here for a list of businesses that have hired our students in the past. You will need to call these businesses to see if they are hiring.
Another way to find a job is to ask the businesses around you to see if they are hiring.

Step Two: Pick up a Work Permit Application

Come to the SLVHS College & Career Center (Room L2 Behind the MPR) to pick up a Work Permit Application and have both a parent and employer sign it. You can also download and print this application form here.

Step Three: Signatures and Return Application to SLVHS College & Career Center

Once you have filled out the form and gotten both the parent and employer signature, you bring the work permit to the Admin Office to have your attendance verified.
Next, you go to the Counseling Office to have your counselor signs it.
With all the signatures acquired, you will then go and drop your work permit application off to the College & Career Center (Room L2, Behind the MPR) we will then complete the work permit. Bring your Work Permit either before school or at Brunch so that it can be completed by Lunch.

Note: During the Summer, you may need to go to the district office to complete this process, contact the SLVHS College & Career Center to find out when this period is.

Step Four: Bring your Work Permit to your Employer

When you come back to pick up your work permit, you will sign it and then bring the permit to your employer.

If you have any questions about the work permit process, email Charlotte Achen at [email protected]