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:
- A Completed Application for a Work Permit with all necessary documents
- A Completed Letter of Employment that is filled out and signed by the employer
- 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:
- The student’s birth certificate
- The student’s social security card
- The parent’s driver’s license
- A copy of a physical completed within the last year
Please contact the following individuals for more information: See Below