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In this section, you can find places that can help you get a job, summer internships (some paid and some unpaid) and volunteer opportunities to help develop your job skills. Because you don't know what you don't know until you try it!
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Self-Disclosure
Self-Disclosure
Sharing that you have a disability is not easy. As an adult, sharing this information and using tools available to you to support your disability may help reach your goals.
Hear Judge and former attorney Azeema Akram share her stories of disclosing her disability on her college applications and on the job.
NEED A JOB?
NEED A JOB?
DOR Student Services
DOR Student Services
You might have met DOR staff in your classroom presentations.
Sign up for their services and they can also help you with job leads or job preparation, especially during school breaks when your teachers are not available to help!
WORK PERMITS
WORK PERMITS
Work permits are required for student workers ages 14-17 years old
You must have a job offer in place before applying for a work permit
The form you get at your school is a work permit APPLICATION. You get the work permit after turning in the application signed by your parents, the employer and you.
During the school year, get a work permit at your school.
Need a work permit in the summer? Get the work permit at the Sequoia UHSD District Office, 480 James Avenue, Redwood City, CA 94062. They are open from 8a-4:30p.
Summer Work Permits
Summer Work Permits
Click the images below for a printable copy of the work permit application.
Remember...you need a job offer first before you can get a work permit!
(This is last year's flyer, but the information is pretty much the same...Summer work permits available starting June 12 at the district office)
Haga clic en las imágenes a continuación para obtener una copia imprimible de la solicitud de permiso de trabajo (En inglés).
Recuerde... ¡primero necesita una oferta de trabajo antes de poder obtener un permiso de trabajo!
(Este es el folleto del año pasado, pero la información es más o menos la misma... Permisos de trabajo de verano disponibles a partir del 12 de junio en la oficina del distrito)
Work Permit for Regular School Year
Work Permit for Regular School Year
TIDE Academy
Visit Mrs. Buenrostro-Torres or Mrs. Chavez at the front office
Satellite Programs -
During the school year - get your permit from your transition specialist
Independent Study -
During the school year - get your permit from your home school (Click your school above for those details)
ARE YOU WORKING NOW?
ARE YOU WORKING NOW?
The following links can be helpful if you are currently employed or volunteering.
Job Accomodation Network
Has lists of ideas on how to do your job if you have a disability
YoungWorkers.org
Use the search bar to find information on how to advocate for your rights on various workplace issues.
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California Code of Regulations
Read the actual law written on this subject.
Click here or on the image ----->
to watch 6 short videos on how to recognize hazards, and what to do if you are injured on the job.
You have rights and can get medical treatment paid for by your employer!!!
Remember...if you are hurt, you cannot work and earn money, so stay safe!!!
CURRENTLY WORKING AT A STORE OR RESTAURANT?
CURRENTLY WORKING AT A STORE OR RESTAURANT?
Get FREE training on how to stay COVID safe at your workplace.
Safe Workforce, Safe Workplace: The ICAN Certified training module is now free online for educators and industry professionals
Free, self-paced two-hour training program for non-health workers to educate employees on preventing the spread of disease.
Built on CDC and CDPH content with industry input. Those who complete the course earn a Digital Badge and Certificate in one of five areas: Customer Service, Culinary Service, Engineering & Maintenance, Contracted Service and Housekeeping.
A collaboration of the Health Workforce Initiative and Retail/Hospitality/Tourism Initiative, Workforce Economic Development Division, California Community College Chancellor’s Office
Enroll here: https://ca-hwi.org/curriculum/infection-control-for-all-now-safe-workplace/
YEAR ROUND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
YEAR ROUND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
CALIFORNIA YOUTH DECOY PROGRAM
Ages 15-23 yo
No social security number or work permit required
Get a CA ID card paid for (up to $32)
Gift Card Incentives for referring your friends!
Flexible work hours
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION
Ages 16-24yo
Social Security number required
Their program provides a paid internship for volunteering opportunities
If you find a place to volunteer, ask DOR to help you get paid for it.
You will only get paid for a limited amount of hours.
Microsoft regularly invites the general public to sign up for product research studies through their website or social media (fb: @msftur). If selected for a study, you answer questions, play with some new technology and maybe come home with software in your pocket as compensation. Students under 17 are also welcome to participate with parental consent.[Source: HowStuffWorks]
SUMMER INTERNSHIPS
SUMMER INTERNSHIPS
Start applying for Summer Internships in December or January BEFORE the Summer! Pay attention to deadlines and calendar them with notifications so that you don't miss these great opportunities!!!
Most internships require a social security card or other eligibility to work in the U.S., and commitment to attend all summer work hours.
Ask your case manager to help you coordinate your summer school hours with your expected work hours.
Click on the images for more information!
If the links give you outdated information, contact the coordinator of the internship or your transition specialist.
( San Mateo County - Various Locations)
LOOK FOR APPLICATIONS IN JANUARY
DUE IN MARCH
San Mateo County Office of Education - PAID Internships! Not all of these internships have the same due date or application requirements.
Eligibility: Must be in grades 10, 11, 12 by the summer. Must be at least 16 years old by June.
LOOK FOR APPPLICATIONS IN APRIL
DUE IN MAY
Jobs for Youth - PAID INTERSHIPS. These internships are geared toward developing job skills
Eligibilty: Ages 18-21, must complete a 1hour Jobs for Youth workshop.
(East Palo Alto)
DUE IN MAY
Sponsored Employment Program (SEP) - PAID INTERNSHIPS. open to students who live in East Palo Alto. Pay attention to application deadlines and mandetory attendance orientation dates.
Eligibility: Ages 14-24, live in EPA, Belle Haven or East Menlo Park
More information and Applications, click here
(San Mateo County - Various Locations)
LOOK FOR APPLICATIONS IN MARCH/APRIL
or email your interest to
CountyInternships@smcgov.org
DUE APRIL/MAY
County of San Mateo offers two types of internships: countywide and department.
Eligibility: check the link for more details
LOOK FOR APPLICATIONS IN JANUARY
or email your interest to
InternCoordinator@bayareametro.gov
DUE IN APRIL/MAY
Great internship if you are interested in exploring different jobs, or if you have in interest in transportation systems.
Scroll website for keywords:
Summer High School Internship
(San Francisco)
LOOK FOR APPLICATIONS IN JANUARY
or email your interest to
sfointernships@flysfo.com
DUE IN APRIL/MAY
Great internship if you are interested in exploring different jobs, or if you have in interest in transportation systems.
APPLICATION PERIOD NOV - DEC
DUE IN DECEMBER
Kaiser Permanente offers their KP Launch PAID INTERNSHIP program! This internship offers experience in different career areas, so check out the positions they are offering. The link also provides opportuntity for them to inform you when the application is available.
Eligibility: Ages 16-19 (priority to Juniors and Seniors) ,
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) - bottom of this web page click here.
Interview Tips click here
Dress Code click here
Email kp.launch@kp.org with any questions.
(Menlo Park & Redwood City)
DUE APRIL
BGCP recruits volunteer Summer Interns at our Summer Learning Academy for our K-8 grade students in East Palo Alto and Redwood City.
Every summer, BGCP hosts a robust summer program, complete with academic instruction to promote summer learning acceleration, and Camp Galileo curriculum for fun, curiosity, and energy.
We rely on interns to support program execution and to act as additional positive role models in our students’ lives.
Eligibility: High School and College Students
(Meta Campus in Menlo Park)
Applications open in DECEMBER
DUE in MARCH
PAID Summer Externship at Meta (formerly Facebook) Headquarters, learning about all about the day-to-day operations of a social media network.
Eligibility:
10th, 11th, & 12th graders
Lives in East Palo Alto, Belle Haven, North Fair Oaks, Redwood City
Minimum 2.5 Cumulative GPA
No experience necessary
Email application process questions to:
fbacademy@collegefoundation.org
[Emails requesting exceptions to eligibility & application requirements will not be answered]
(San Francisco - UCSF)
DUE in APRIL
Program for Investigation and Training in Careers in Health (PITCH) is a three-week, unpaid internship at UCSF for current high school students. At PITCH, students will conduct research under the guidance of UCSF students, meet with professors, receive college advising, participate in labs, and much more.
Click here to Watch a YouTube video about the program
Eligibility:
High School Students in underrepresented backgrounds
(San Francisco - UCSF)
DUE in MARCH
The CURE Internship is a paid opportunity for high school juniors underrepresented in health careers to spend two months at UCSF supporting various types of research.
the CURE program will not only provide high school students with an exceptional scientific, health and medical environment to further their career interests, but also the opportunity for students' academic and professional development.
Eligibility:
Identify African American or Latinx
Must be a current junior in high school
Must have a minimum GPA of 2.5
Must have completed and passed Biology or Chemistry with a B or better
Must be able to commit to 40 hours a week during the summer (June 6th -August 5th).
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Some jobs won't hire you unless you have some work experience. You might be nervous about working a real job.
Maybe you are worried about getting into the university of your choice.
Volunteering is a great way to practice your work keeping skills! You get the added bonus of helping your community, which universities love to hear.
Learn retail skills, such as facing, cash register, customer service and leadership, in a slower pace, inclusive environment.
(Menlo Park)
Their Community Service program provides opportunities for:
Earning community service hours for school
Work trade - you volunteer in exchange for attending classes or using the facility
Work experience, leadership or training to be a future Riekes staff.
bUILD a reSUME
bUILD a reSUME
What is a resume?
It is a paper (usually 1 page) that you could turn in with a job application to provide more information about your special talents and skills that an employer didn't even know that they needed in an employee.
Sometimes turning in a resume helps make you stand out from a typical teenager.
Even though the resources below will help you develop that winning Resume, it is always a good idea to show it to another adult who perhaps has a job that you want to have, or someone who has been at their job for a long time and that you can trust to help you.
Have in-person and virtual workshops where they guide you in completing a job application, developing a resume and suceeding in a job interview.
has a great resume helper
INclusive Employment Databases for job seekers
INclusive Employment Databases for job seekers
These employment resources provide job listings with employers who actively include employees of diverse abilities and backgrounds into their workforce.
If you are still in high school search for "Entry Level" employment, and ask if they hire part time (so that you can finish school)
These are national databases, meaning they list jobs from all over the country, so make sure you enter in the city and state you want to work in.
Come back to these resources after you finish college, finish work training, or after leaving high school and are ready to work full time.
To Get Started, you must create an account.
From their website:
"abilityJOBS is the first and largest employment website for job seekers with disABILITIES.
Since 1995, we have provided a place where people with disABILITIES can seek employment, confident they will be evaluated solely on their skills and experience. Posting your resume and searching jobs are Free. "
Disability Entertainment Talent Resource through abilityJOBS
(Actors, Muscians, Speakers & Comedians)
From their website:
"abilityE is a free tool for people with disabilities in the entertainment industry, both in front of and behind the camera. This resource provides studios and casting professionals access to authentic talent and a path to increase disability diversity in the workforce. "
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"Explore companies committed to providing bias-free job opportunities.
We are dedicated to building and promoting inclusive workforces and connecting that diverse talent to employers who are cultivating accommodating environments."
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Need more help? Contact your Transition Specialist!
Gail Oytas, goytas@seq.org - Transition Specialist for Carlmont, M-A ILS & RSP, HomeHospital, Indep Study
Kai Orozco, korozco@seq.org - Transition Specialist for Sequoia, Satellite, M-A Caseloads for Mr. Malele (STARS) & Ms. Fakahau (SAC)
Gema Casillas, gcasillas@seq.org - Transition Specialist for Woodside, Redwood, EPAA, TIDE, M-A Caseloads for Mr. Kirk & Mr. Molieri (STARS)
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