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 administration office. Student MUST have a 2.0 Cumulative 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 form is not required in 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 to make an appointment to complete the Work Permit process
Smiley Campus – Ms. Karen Hayes, 618-632-3507 ext. 5660
Milburn Campus – Mrs. Robin Mason, 618-622-9630 ext. 5204
