LABOR LAWS FOR MINORS
California Department of Industrial Relations. Information about underage employment & work permit forms required annually. See Labor Law, Minors at http://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/DLSE-CL.htm.
United States Department of Labor. Information on federal regulations for working minors. From the home page, select Topics>Youth & Young Worker Employment. http://www.dol.gov.
YoungWorkers.org. Find a fact sheet & app specifically designed for teens in California seeking employment. youngworkers.org/ permits.
JOB HUNTING RESOURCES
BUTTE COUNTY
Butte County One-Stop. Employment program designed to help youth in search of employment. Resumé training, interview preparation, vocational assessments and more. Ask to speak with a resource specialist in one of the One-Stop Centers. butteonestop.org.
- Chico. 765 East Ave. (530)552-6621.Â
- Oroville. 78 Table Mountain Blvd. (530)538-7301.
- Paradise. 5922 Clark Rd.
Junior Rec Leader Program; Oroville. 7th – 12th grade. Partners youth leaders with camp Rec Leaders in learning knowledgeable skills to begin to enter the workforce. Application and interview process is required. Applicants must possess a willingness to learn and clear communication skills. frrpd.com/junior-rec-leader-program. 1875 Feather Blvd. (530)533-2011.
GLENN COUNTY
Glenn County Community Action Department. Vocational assessments, work experience, job listings, interview preparation, life skills instruction and more. countyofglenn.net/job-tips.
- Orland. 125 E Walker St. (530)865-6115.Â
- Willows. 420 E Laurel St. (530)934-1486.
SHASTA COUNTY
The Smart Business Resource Center; Redding. Nonprofit organization committed to helping job seekers find jobs and increase training & skills. Offers career advisors to help write resumes, practice interviews & discuss future goals. Under Young Adult Services on the website menu. thesmartcenter.biz. 760 Cypress Ave Ste 210. (530)246-7911.
SISKIYOU COUNTY
The Smart Business Resource Center; Weed. Nonprofit organization committed to helping job seekers find jobs and increase training & skills. Offers career advisors to help write resumes, practice interviews & discuss future goals. Under Young Adult Services on the website menu. thesmartcenter.biz. 582 Main St. (530)657-0139.
TEHAMA COUNTY
Tehama County Department of Social Services; Red Bluff. GED services, basic skills education, ESL, learning disability assessments, and educational resources. The Work First Center offers job readiness, life skills training, resume building and career planning workshops along with job-seeking services. See Employment Services at tcdss.org. 376 S Main St. (530)527-1911.
Tehama County Job Training Center; Red Bluff. Job listings, training & education, and employment workshops. jobtrainingcenter.org. 718 Main Street (530)529-7000.
