Work Experience
While school is in session, students needing to renew or receive a work permit MUST contact their school site Work Experience Coordinator to make an appointment.
WORK PERMIT POLICY IS IN EFFECT
- 2.0 or better GPA
- No F's
- Satisfactory Attendance
To access a Work Permit Application Form click HERE.
WHO To Contact
Mrs.Calvert - ccalvert@avhsd.org
- Palmdale High- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday Appointments
- Highland High- Tuesday Appointments
Mrs. Whetzel - rwhetzel@avhsd.org
- Littlerock High- Tuesday & Wednesday Appointments
- Pete Knight High- Monday Appointments
- Highland High- Thursday Appointments
- R. Rex Parris High- Friday Appointments
Mrs. Beane - pbeane@avhsd.org
- Quartz Hill High- Monday- Thursday Appointments
- SOAR High- Friday Appointments
- Lancaster High-Wednesday & Friday Appointments
Ms. Coleman-Levy - jcoleman@avhsd.org
- Eastside High- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday Appointments
- Antelope Valley High- Tuesday, Thursday & Friday Appointments
- Desert Winds High- Thursday Apointments
Work Experience Application Process
- A Business offers employment to a minor
- Receive a Work Permit APPLICATION
- COMPLETE the Work Permit APPLICATION
- The Business/Employer /Manager complete their section of the Work permit APPLICATION,
- Parent needs to complete their section of the application giving minor permission to work.
- The Working Minor student area needs to be completed.
- Complete School Address information
- EMAIL your work permit/Work Experience Coordinator at your HOME SCHOOL for an appointment.
During your appointment, the working MINOR (must be present ).
- Minor will sign their signature and receive their work permit.
- Minor Student MUST BE PRESENT !!
When meeting for your appointment be SURE TO BRING:
- Work permit application COMPLETED with ORIGINAL signatures(Business, Parent, & Minor)
- OWN Pen
*Parent is NOT required to be present
Work Experience Education
Provides paid or unpaid on-the-job experiences for secondary school students through training agreements with employers. Please contact the Work Experience Coordinator at your student's school. Types of work experience programs include:
- Vocational
- General
- Exploratory
Additional Information
More information and links:
- California Department of Education - Work Experience Program
- Association for all Work Permit issuers and Work Experience Educators
- Frequently Asked Questions regarding Work Permits
- Child Labor Laws: Students work for a wide variety of reasons—to earn income, gain on-the-job experience, or connect what they are learning in the classroom to the real world. Minors employed in the state of California must have a Permit to Employ and Work (commonly referred to as a “work permit”). Work permits are typically issued by the school where the student is enrolled. Work permits indicate the location of the employer as well as the number of hours a minor may work.