Jobs for 15 yr old boy after school and weekends?

When You Are 13 Or Younger

• You can deliver newspapers.
• You can work as a baby-sitter.
• You can work as an actor or performer in motion pictures, television, theater or radio.
• You can work in a business solely owned or operated by your parents.
• You can work on a farm owned or operated by your parents.
  

However, parents are prohibited from employing their children in manufacturing, mining, or any other occupation declared hazardous by the Secretary of Labor.

When You Turn 14 . . .

You also can work in an:

• office,
• grocery store,
• retail store,
• restaurant,
• movie theater,
• baseball park,
• amusement park, or
• gasoline service station.

You generally may not work in:

• communications or public utilities jobs,
• construction or repair jobs,
• driving a motor vehicle or helping a driver,
• manufacturing and mining occupations,
• power-driven machinery or hoisting apparatus other than typical office machines,
• processing occupations,
• public messenger jobs,
• transporting of persons or property,
• workrooms where products are manufactured, mined or processed, or
• warehousing and storage.

Different rules apply to farms, and individual States may have stricter rules.

http://www.youthrules.dol.gov/index.htm

Student Career Experience Program

There is a need to attract diverse and talented students with skills which will be critical to the future workforce needs of the Federal Government. The arrangements for such jobs are developed under the Federal Student Educational Employment Program. That program provides for work-study partnerships between the students, the educational institutions, and various Federal agencies.

The value of participating in The Student Career Experience Program is two-fold:

1. It enriches the educational process by giving students relevant job experiences; and,

2. It provides Federal employers with an opportunity to take an active role in developing their future workforce.

The Student Career Experience Program gives students a "jump start" in their chosen career fields by providing valuable, paid work experience while they are still in school. After completion of their academic and work requirements, students will be eligible for permanent employment.

The Student Career Experience Program Features:

* Open to students from high school through graduate or professional schools, including technical and vocational schools;

* Provides an opportunity to gain work experience directly related to an academic field of study;

* Allows for a flexible work schedule on a part-time or full-time basis;

* Allows students to earn leave credit for illness and vacation; and

* Includes health and life insurance options

Eligibility Requirements:

Students are eligible for The Student Career Experience Program if they are:

* Enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a degree student (diploma, certificate, etc.) in an accredited institution; and,

* At least the minimum age required by Federal, state or local laws and standards governing the employment of minors; and,

* Taking at least half-time academic or vocational or technical course load in an accredited high school, technical or vocational school, 2-year or 4-year college or university, graduate or professional school; and

* A U.S. citizen or a national (resident of American Samoa or Swains Island).

Non-citizens may be eligible for employment if:

(1) permitted by a Federal agency's appropriations act; and (2) eligible to work under U.S. immigration laws.

U.S. citizenship is required for conversion to permanent employment under this program.

Students may contact their school guidance office, career planning and placement office, teachers, or Federal agency employment office where they are interested in working.

They may also visit the OPM website at this address:

http://www.opm.gov/employ/students/index.htm

From other contributors:

• With a work permit from school a 15 yr old is allowed to work 20 hours a week. I had a part time job at a convalescent home in the kitchen, passing trays. I was just 15 yr old and the summer before High School. The convalescent homes are always in need of employees and especially in the kitchen. Tommie's Hamburgers, McDonald's or any fast food place near home is another great option in first jobs/part time work for 15 yr old. Wishing all the 15 yr old who are looking for part time work the best of luck and "My vote of confidence!"

• It is quite difficult to find a job that fits that description (especially without a permit) but it is possible with enough effort put into your search.

• a 15 yr old can babysit and or clean any neighbors house

• For a 15 yr old it is kind of hard to find a job but you can always go to a neighbors house and ask if they need help with a errand or a job

• You could try hair salons, cafes, fast food places, shops, bakers or a kids play center. Good Luck

• This depends mainly upon the area you live in. There is also a major difference between a job and employment. If you're looking for a job (something that will pay you money for working) there are many many opportunities. When in a similar situation, I found an abundance of jobs helping people in my neighborhood with tasks like weeding, raking, mowing lawns, snow shoveling, and other odd jobs. Another way I've made money is refereeing sports. With a little bit of training, it's a great opportunity to enjoy athletics. If you're seeking employment, check out grocery stores, small shops, or other area retailers. Many of them will hire a responsible young person for the hours you're available. You've made a good first step by asking the question, now take some initiative and go ask people and businesses around you.

• I'm 15 at the moment and I wash up at a pub. Depending on the amount of shifts I get I can make a fair bit of money.

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