Employment Certificates are available from the
SHS Counseling Office 

SHS Students:

• Get an Application for Employment Certificate from the Counseling Office or print one from below
• Fill out part 1 and have parent/guardian sign it
• Go to the nurse - she will complete part 2 (evidence of age) and part 3 (certificate of physical fitness - physical within 12 months verification)
• Return the application to the Counseling Office. 
• A Counseling Office staff member will type up a card for you that you must sign in front of the staff member 

All Other Students (Pittsford residents who are home schooled or attend private schools):

• Get an Application for Employment Certificate from the Counseling Office or print one from below
• Fill out part 1 and have parent/guardian sign it
• Return the application to the Counseling Office.  You must provide proof of age and identity (Passport or birth certificate) and proof of having had a physical within the past 12 months.
• A Counseling Office staff member will type up a card for you that you must sign in front of the staff member 

Please Note:

• The employer will keep the employment certificate until the employee leaves or turns 18.
• If you lose your employment certificate, the Counseling Office can create a duplicate for you.
• If you have an employee certificate for 14 - 15 year olds (blue), you can get an employment certificate for 16 - 17 year olds (green) from the Counseling Office when you turn 16.  You do not need to do the paperwork again.
• Child model and farm worker employment certificates are also available.