Work Permit

Below outlines the exact process students and families must follow in order to obtain a work permit for student-workers who are currently under 16 years old but still wish to work. 

1. FIND A JOB

   1. with parent permission, minors under that age of 16 must find a job before being issued a work permit. 

      1. Please note: per 820 ILCS 205/7.13, minors under the age of 16 are prohibited from working in ANY establishment that serves/sells alcoholic beverages

      2. Need help finding a job? Be sure to check out this list of local businesses that are currently looking to hire Sandburg students.

2. PRINT THIS WORK PERMIT APPLICATION OR PICK UP A HARD COPY IN THE GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT

3. GATHER THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

   1. Completed work permit application form

      1. Employer must complete and sign Employer’s Statement or provide a Letter of Intent 

   2. Minor's Social Security Card

   3. Minor's Physical (must be valid within the past calendar year)

      1. During the school year, Sandburg students can ask the school nurse to sign the application form to verify your physical is up to date

   4. If seeking employment as a model/actor/other performer:

      1. Letter from bank showing proof of a trust fund set up in minor's name

4. MAKE AN APPOINTMENT by calling (708) 671-3124 or emailing jbox@d230.org 

   1. Parent/Guardian must sign the work permit application at school during the school day

   2. You must bring the documents listed above to your appointment

All minors under that age of 16 need to secure a work permit in order to work and get paid from an employer. 

You can obtain a work permit by following the steps above in the drop-down menu, "How Do I Get a Work Permit". You can also pick up a hard copy to start filling out by visiting Ms. Julie Box in the Guidance Department. Your Guidance Counselor can help you too!

Yes! A Parent or Guardian must sign the work permit application at school during the school day. You can make an appointment for your parent to do this by contacting Ms. Julie Box at (708) 671-3124 OR by emailing her at jbox@d230.org. 

According to Law 820 ILCS 205/7.13, minors under the age of 16 cannot work in ANY establishment that serves/sells alcoholic beverages, even with a work permit.