BE SURE TO CHECK OUT THE CAREER CENTER (ROOM 161) BULLETIN BOARD FOR NEW LOCAL JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Part-time jobs help high school students gain "real world" experience and develop important college and career readiness skills. The Career Center offers individual counseling and group workshops to help students who are seeking employment. Students will learn basic phone and email etiquette, tips on finding a job, and help with employment applications. 

Check out this document for some tips on the job search process.

Canton parks & Recreation

Canton Parks & Recreation is hiring for multiple summer jobs. More information about each job can be found below. A link to all job postings can be found here. Please contact Kellie Faust with any questions at KFaust@townofcantonct.org or 860-693-5808.

• Maintenance Staff (must be 14 or older to apply)

• Lifeguard (must be 15 or older to apply)

• Front Desk Attendant (must be 15 or older to apply)

• Job Application

Renbrook School

Renbrook School (West Hartford) is looking to hire high school students to run intentional programs/lessons during the after-school program. 

The hours are from 2:30pm - 6pm weekdays, and it is not required for students to work every single day. 

The age groups that attend the after-school program are Preschool to 4th grade. 

This is a paid position and a great opportunity for anyone interested in education careers. 

If you are interested in this job opportunity, please contact Ky Schroeher at kschroeher@renbrook.org or 860-236-1661 ext. 240.

City of New Britain

The City of New Britain is hiring for multiple positions this summer in the areas of summer camp, aquatics, and recreation. Please see the attached flyers for information about these jobs. 

Current and Past Employers

We encourage students to visit local businesses to inquire, in person, about job opportunities rather than submit online applications whenever possible. Here is a partial listing of area employers who have hired FHS students within the last year:

• • • AMC Theatres (Plainville)

    • American Eagle Outfitters

    • Apple Rehab (Plainville)

    • Ben & Jerry's

    • Best Cleaners

    • Brookdale Senior Living

    • Dunkin Donuts

    • Dynamite Garage

    • Famous Footwear (Plainville)

    • Farmington Miniature Golf & Ice Cream 

    • Francesca's

    • Gnazzo's Food Center (Plainville) 

    • Goodwill (Avon)

    • Highland Park Market

    • Lake Compounce

    • Marshalls

    • Mathnasium

    • Middlewoods of Farmington

    • Miss Porter's School (pool)

    • Mt. Southington

    • Old Navy

    • PacSun

    • Riverfront Miniature Golf 

    • Shoprite

    • Ski Sundown

    • Sliders (Plainville and New Hartford) 

    • ShopRite (Canton)

    • Starbucks

    • Stop & Shop

    • Subway

    • Target

    • TJ Maxx

    • Wendy's

    • Wood N Tap

    • YMCA

    • Yume

Working Papers

Students under the age of 18 who obtain employment can get working papers from Mrs. Fraley in the Career Center. In order to receive working papers, students must show a promise of employment stating the name of the employer, job title, hours, and a brief description of the job for which they have been hired. This promise of employment must be on company letterhead and signed by an employer representative.