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September 2010

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kids volunteering Check out information and resources geared toward helping teens discover training options, both summer and year-round employment, and service learning and other volunteer opportunities.

WORK PERMITS

All youth younger than age 18 must obtain a Work Permit before beginning paid employment.
CLICK HERE for Steps to Getting a Work Permit.

Youth need a birth certificate for a work permit!
If you can’t find your original birth certificate, the steps you need to take to obtain a certified copy of your birth certificate vary, depending on the state in which you were born. If you were born outside of California, you will need to visit your state’s official website to find information on requesting a copy. If you were born in California, please see this website for more information.

TRAINING

SF Recreation and Parks Lifeguard Training
Held at Balboa pool the lifeguard training program is to provide entry-level lifeguard skills and knowledge. This program includes a lifeguard training course with aquatics-specific first aid and cardio resuscitation (CPR) training. Additional $55.00 materials fee required, includes textbook and pocket mask.

Places to Look
Here is a sample of some of the places teens can find jobs in San Francisco:

San Francisco LGBT Community Center Youth Program offers internships, drop-in groups, information and referrals, job training, resources, weekly meal nights, bi-weekly arts and crafts, activism opportunities and more to queer youth ages 14-24.

Matchbridge is a local, community-based organization created in partnership between United Way of the Bay Area and DCYF that connects qualified youth to entry level jobs and internships in business. (415) 861-JOBS (5627).

Juma Ventures is a great fit if you are a high school youth ages 16 to 18 and want to explore Juma's unique employment, asset building, college preparation, career exploration, and life-skills program and schedule an interview on the spot. Youth interested in learning how to run a small business are given training in business skills and on-the-job training at one of the businesses. Contact them at Juma Ventures, 131 Steuart Street, Suite 201, San Francisco, or (415) 247-6580.

MYEEP is the Mayor's Youth Employment and Education Program and provides subsidized employment opportunities for approximately 1,200 low-income, high school-aged youth each year. Youth are engaged in meaningful employment, career, leadership, and community involvement opportunities.

Enterprise for high School Students increases student preparedness to explore and pursue career paths through training, counseling, and guidance. A school-to-work/youth development agency that guides youth to find and retain jobs, to be trained and engage in experiential learning, and to explore career interests.

YouthWorks is a year-round program. It is a career-oriented youth employment program in city government for youth who will be entering the 10th, 11th, or 12th grades. Contact San Francisco YouthWorks at (415) 202-7911.

YEOP is the State Employment Development Department (EDD) Youth Employment Opportunity Program that helps youth obtain a variety of services as well as job referrals in the private sector through case management. Visit 3120 Mission Street, San Francisco or call (415) 749-7503.

HELP WANTED:
Teen Jobs
YouthWorks: San Francisco Youth Works prepares young people for work through paid internships in City government. They also offer mentorships, job search and career preparation workshops, on-the-job training, leadership opportunities, and positive experiences to put on college applications. www.SFYouthworks.org or call (415) 202-7911.

PAL Summer Cadet Program: The SFPD and PAL are launching an intensive 4-week Summer Cadet Academy to train and certify up to 40 new and current Cadets to participate in volunteer internships with the SFPD. Graduates of the Summer Cadet Academy will be provided an internship at an SFPD District Station and/or SFPD Bureau starting this summer and continuing throughout the school year. Cadets will have the opportunity to gain job and career skills in a structured environment supervised by police officers and will participate in police car ride-alongs, help at SFPD district station community events, and assist with SFPD station activity as needed. The program is designed to give PAL Cadets hands-on job skills and leadership development experience. This is an excellent learning opportunity for youth interested in developing their leadership skills and learning more about law enforcement and public service careers. Get more info at: www.SFPAL.org/cadets or call (415) 401-4666.

Employers • Educators • Teens • Parents

Find resources, compliance instructions, and other information about employing youth— and finding youth jobs—from the
US Department of Labor.

San Francisco Youth Employment Directory

The third edition Youth Employment and Education Resource Directory details hundreds of programs, how and when to apply, and other information helpful to young people ages 14 to 17 as they seek employment. Created by the SF Office of Economic and Workforce Development.

To download a copy: Youth Employment Resource Directory. Questions: Workforce.Development@SFGOV.org

What Jobs Can Youth Have?

Affoumado--Silvertree_crafts Except for farm work and work in the entertainment industry, 14 is the minimum legal age for a child to start working. In addition, youth under the age 18 who have not graduated from high school are required to attend school a minimum of 4 hours per week in addition to having a job.

The following are some rules that apply to youth of different ages:

14- and 15-year-olds

Can work up to 3 hours on a school day, Monday through Friday, and 18 hours during a
school week.
Can work up to 8 hours a day on a non-school day, or 40 hours in a non-school week.
Cannot work during school hours.
Cannot work before 7am or after 7pm, except from June 1 through Labor Day when evening hours are extended to 9pm.
Cannot work in any manufacturing, processing, mining, construction, warehouse operations, and many restrictions apply around cooking.
Cannot work in any of the 17 hazardous occupations as listed by the Secretary of Labor.

16- and 17-year-olds

Can work up to 4 hours on a school day, Monday through Friday, and 28 hours during a
school week.
Can work up to 8 hours a day on a non-school day, or 48 hours in a non-school week.
Can work between 5am and 10pm, which may be extended to one-half hour
past midnight on nights preceding non-school days.
Can work in any occupation except those declared hazardous by the Secretary of Labor.

How much should youth be paid?

All workers in San Francisco must be paid at least the minimum wage of $9.79 per hour

SFkids Related Pages

• For more information about service learning for youth see our Volunteering page.
• Find more youth workforce development information and resources on the Youth Employment section of the DCYF website. Preparing young people for future educational and career success is a major focus of DCYF. The goal is that all San Francisco youth will be equipped with workforce experiences and knowledge of a variety of career options by the time they turn 18. The emphasis is based on the belief that exposure to the workplace offers young people:

• Leadership and skill-building opportunities
• Positive alternatives
• Interesting pathways to explore
• A method for them to contribute to the vitality of San Francisco

SFkids Feature

Things Youth Should Know Before Getting a Job

In order to get a job or get into a job training program, youth need to have the following documentation:

A government-issued Social Security Card
Proof of Age (Birth Certificate, California Driver’s License or ID, Passport, or “Green Card”)
A Work Permit
Read More . . .

Things Youth Should Know When Applying for a Job

• Have an idea of what kind of job you would like. Check out this a website with suggestions of teen jobs. Or read "Before You Start a Teen Job Search"
• Create a resume. Tons of information at about.com.
• Learn how to interview.
• Are you ready for the top Seven Commonly-Asked Questions During an Interview.

SFkids Job Seeking Tips
• The local YMCA's hire summer counselors about 3 months in advance.
• Take a lifeguarding class now so you can get a summer job with the SF Recreation and Parks or YMCA pools.
• Check with your school's counselor, Craigslist.com, Monster.com for job openings.
• Did you know that your MySpace and Facebook profiles aren't as private as you think they are? Employers have been known to peruse MySpace and Facebook, along with blogs and web sites of prospective employees.

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