Work Permits/Jobs
How to Get a Work Permit for a New Job:
Step 1: Secure a job/get hired
Step 2: Download and print the Request for a Work Permit Form: CDE Form B1-1
Step 3: Fill in the form (remember, a parent signature and employer signature is required).
Step 4: Turn in your Request form to the correct office. See below for dates and locations:
May 30 - June 15
Oak Ridge Counseling Office
(916) 933-6980 ext. 3050
June 19 – July 7
EDUHSD District Office, Building D
4675 Missouri Flat Road, Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 622-5081 ext. 7224 or 7229
July 10 – July 28
Oak Ridge Counseling Office
(916) 933-6980 ext. 3050
Starting July 31
Oak Ridge College and Career Center
(916) 933-6980 ext. 3065
Step 5: Receive your completed Work Permit (signed by a school administrator), sign your name at the bottom, and bring it to your employer.
How to Renew your Work Permit for the Same Job:
Step 1: Come into the Center and provide your full legal name
Step 2: Come back in 2 days to pick up your work permit
General Work Permit Process
When school is in session for the 2022 - 2023 school year
A Work Permit is required for employed students under 18 years of age who are still required to attend high school.
Step 1) Get a job. Work Permits are specific to your employer. Once you secure a job, then you can request a Work Permit from Oak Ridge High School.
Step 2) Bring your completed Request for a Work Permit to the College & Career Center. You must include a parent and employer signature.
Please download 1 of these request forms:
Request for a Work Permit (for regular work permit requests)
Entertainment Work Permit (only for those students planning to work in the entertainment industry (ie. modeling or acting)
Work Permit Form (for students who do NOT attend ORHS)
Step 3) Allow up to 2 days for processing. Then, stop back by the College & Career Center to sign and pick up your Work Permit. Then, you'll simply give it to your employer.
FAQ for ORHS Students
If I am 18, do I need a Work Permit?
No
If I am officially enrolled in Independent Study Program, can I work more hours?
No. The same rules apply to every student. If you are in a work experience program, exceptions can be made by your school Counselor.