Work Permits

Minors employed in the state of California must have a Permit to Employ and Work (commonly referred to as a work permit). Work permits are typically issued by the school where the student is enrolled. Work permits indicate the duties and location where the work will be done as well as the number of hours a minor may work. PDHS will issue a work permit for students that are legally eligible to work and maintain a minimum of a 2.0 gpa AFTER they have been offered a job.

To request a work permit:

Please print and fill out this form: Statement of Intent to Employ a Minor and Request for Work Permit

Copies of this form are also available in the Counseling Office.

You will need the following information:

Social Security Number of student
Student’s date of birth
Student’s address
Student’s school ID number
Name of Business/employer
Address of the employer
Phone number of employer
Supervisor’s name
Signature of Supervisor
Signature of Parent or Guardian

Please submit the completed form to PDHS CTE Office located in Counseling. The student will be contacted via email through the student's @myds.us account when the permit is ready for pickup. Please allow two to three school days for processing.

If you have any questions, please email April Morrison at april.morrison@desertsands.us or Guillermo Bautista at guillermo.bautista@desertsands.us or call (760) 862 -4300 X 46138.