Youth Employment Rules & Work Permit
Requirements you Need to Know to Begin Working
There are certain requirements that teenagers must comply with in order to get a job. Please read the information on the following sites about working as a teen.
Youth Rules: Preparing the 21st Century Workforce
Workplace rules for teens working in North Carolina
US Department of Labor laws for youth in the workplace
Work permits are required for all workers younger than 18. Note that you must first have a job offer before applying for a work permit.
Work permits are issued at DSS, 301 Billingsley Road, Charlotte, NC 28211. (The Kuralt Center)
Looking for a part-time or summer job? The following web sites are good resources.
Need help looking for a job, writing your resume or preparing for an interview? See Ms. Wilkins in the Career Center before school, during lunch, or make an appointment.