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.
You must provide the following:
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A Completed Application for a Work Permit (with necessary Documents)
- A Completed Letter of Employment
- Principal Statement to Issuing Officer
- Copy of parent’s driver’s license
- Student must have at least a 2.0 GPA