Work Permit

Do you know how to apply for a work permit at Branham High School? 

Follow these steps to get a permit:

• Find out who is going to hire you as a part-time.

• Get a permit application from CCC or main office. Or, you can download the CDE Form B1-1 here.

• Fill out the form and obtains signatures from your parent/guardian and employer.

• Submit the form to CCC. It takes about 2 business days to process your application and issue your permit.

• Pick up your permit.

Who can get a permit?

• A minimum of a 2.0 gpa

• Good attendance

How many hours can you work every week? Make sure you and your employer are aware of the restrictions:

1. When school is in session:

• • 16- and 17-year-olds may work 4 hours per day on any school day, 8 hours on any non-school day or any day preceding a non-school day, up to 48 hours per week, and between 5:00 a.m. and 10:00 p. m., except on evenings preceding non-school days, the minor may work until 12:30 a.m. 

  • Children who are 14 and 15 years of age, may work if they have not completed 7th grade, and they may work up to 3 hours on school days, 8 hours on non-school days, and up to 18 hours per week. 

  • 12- and 13-year-olds may be employed only during school holidays and weekends, and may never be employed on any school day.   

2. When school is not in session:

• • 16- and 17-year-olds may work up to 8 hours a day, up to 48 hours a week, and between 7:00 a.m. and 12:30 a.m., on days that do not precede a school day. 

• • 12 through 15-year-olds may work up to 8 hours per day, up to 40 hours per week, and between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., except that from June 1 through Labor Day, until 9:00 p.m.