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Teen, Seasonal, & Kinda Cool Opportunities

Opportunities for Teens || Seasonal & Kinda Cool Opportunities

You should also check the Local US Resources along with the
Part-time/Hourly & Temporary Employment resources.

This page includes a variety of options, resources, and opportunities for you to consider. Don't limit yourself to what is here if you are looking for summer work or a way to work from home, but these things are specifically set up for these topics.

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Opportunities for Teens

GrooveJob

...jobs and employer information geared to job seekers in high school and/or college. Registration is required in order to apply for positions listed here, but it is free and they seem to have a good privacy policy in place. There are a number of good employers listed and you can search the jobs before you register to make sure there are things that interest you. The Community Center includes good career and life info and help with SAT/ACT exams.

The Student Conservation Association

"SCA is a nationwide conservation force of college and high school volunteers who protect and restore America’s parks, forests, and other public lands." High school students can volunteer with the SCA, and students over the age of 18 can apply for internships and jobs with the association. "SCA offers 3-to-12 month, expense-paid internship opportunities in all 50 states, in more than 50 professional fields with the National Park Service, the U.S. Forest Service, the Bureau of Indian Affairs, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the U.S. Geological Survey, and state and local agencies, among others." At my Weed Warrior meeting last night, I saw a great presentation by an exotic plant management specialist with the US National Park Service, and she emphasized how the SCA interns and volunteers were utilized in this effort.

youth.gc.ca / jeunesse.gc.ca

...created to help prepare young people for the workplace and the job hunt, Canada’s Youth.gc.ca is a partnership among several agencies of the Canadian government and the private sector. Visitors to this website will find self-assessment tools and career resources, along with job opportunities and resources for starting your own business. This site is available in both English and French.

YouthRules! from the US Dept. of Labor

What are your rights as a teenager in finding a job and keeping it? Here's where you find out. The YouthRules! initiative from the U.S. Department of Labor and its strategic partners promotes "positive and safe work experiences for young workers." This web site includes information for teens, parents, educators, employers, and the general public on Federal and State rules governing the hours and type of work that young employees may perform.

Teen Workers

..."the premier site for teen worker safety and health information provided by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Our mission is to help you stay healthy and safe while on the job." Information is divided into sections for teen workers, educators, parents, and employers, with special sections on Responsibilities, Rights, and Potential Hazards. Links to state child labor laws are provided.

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Seasonal / Kinda Cool Opportunities

A+ Summer Jobs

...actually this is a site for information on seasonal jobs, not just summer, but I nitpick. It is a free site but you must register to get inside, which means entering your name, contact information, and answering questions like Are you a student, Are you a US Citizen, Do you know CPR and the like. Once you are registered you can create a full profile (resume) and make it visible to potential employers. They do not list jobs, but they list the employers and give you information on the various kinds of jobs you will find in these typically seasonal industries. "The mission of A+ Summer Jobs is to provide reliable, innovative content and services that provide fun and meaningful work experiences for students and recent graduates. Through independent research, we identify outstanding life experience work and travel opportunities and help members choose the job that best suits their interests and abilities." A+ Summer Jobs is managed by Decision Partners, Inc., a not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of students through innovative online learning programs.

Summer Jobs from Allen's Guide to Summer Camps and Travel Programs

...job listings for camp counselors and others in these seasonal programs.

Back Door Jobs - Exciting Career Adventures

...companion site to the book, you can take a look at some of the short-term exciting or adventurous job experiences he includes in the full book. For a younger person, this could open some interesting doors. For an older person, it could be an interesting break from the suit and tie and that chance to follow your childhood dream of being a ranch hand....

CampJobs.com

...nice looking site for employment in summer camp programs in the US and Canada (and abroad, but there was nothing here at the time of review). You can opt to search by a specific camp, but we found it much easier to browse by position and region. Lots of jobs posted. When we looked in October 2006, we were already seeing jobs for the summer of 2007.

CollegePro Painters

...summer jobs painting houses in both the US and Canada

Cool Works

...lots of good seasonal jobs (not just summer) in national parks and other recreational areas all across the US

My Summers

Summer jobs, mostly in summer camps. Free registration is required, and you must be 18 or older and a high school graduate to participate. The way it works is once you are registered (which includes filling in a bit of an application), your info will be forwarded to all of the camps that subscribe to this service (pretty much the same list you see advertising in Campfinders.com ). You can also search the job postings and apply to any jobs that look interesting.

SummerJobs

...lots of jobs for the summer months all over the world and a few for the fall too. Click on search and then select keywords or opt for a location search. Check the dates on postings.

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