Work Permits

  • 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.

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