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Work Permits

To protect the safety of Illinois teenagers, and place a priority on their education, minors age 14 or 15 may work, but not without obtaining an Employment Certificate (820 ILCS 205/9-12) from their local high school or school administration office.

Student MUST have a 2.0 GPA to obtain a work permit.

The following forms must be completed before obtaining a work permit:

  1. A Completed Application for a Work Permit with all necessary documents
  2. A Completed Letter of Employment that is filled out and signed by the employer
  3. A Completed Principal's Statement to Issuing Officer signed by the student’s Assistant Principal (This is not required during the summer.)

Parent/Guardian must accompany the student to the office and bring the following documents with the above completed forms:

  1. The student’s birth certificate
  2. The student’s social security card
  3. The parent’s driver’s license
  4. A copy of a physical completed within the last year

Please contact the following individuals for more information: See Below

Work Permit OTHS Contacts

Ronald Blake

Ronald Blake

Titles: Human Resource/Payroll Clerk
Email:
Phone Numbers:
School: 618-632-3507 ext. 5279
Karen Hayes

Karen Hayes

Titles: Executive Assistant to the Superintendent, Board Clerk/HR Assistant
Email:
Phone Numbers:
School: 618-632-3507 ext. 5660
Robin Mason

Robin Mason

Titles: 9th Grade Attendance Secretary - Milburn
Email:
Phone Numbers:
School: 618-622-9647 ext. 5204