Career Development & Trades
Jobs / Apprenticeships
- Career Pathway Apprenticeship
- NMSOT Internships, Apprenticeships, and More
- Sandia National Labs Interns
Work Permit for Under 16 Years
Working as a Teen Work Permit Brochure (PDF)
I'm under 16 and I want to work. Do I need a work permit? Yes. A work permit is required by state law for the employment of anyone under 16 years of age at all times. Some occupations are prohibited for minors.
You do not need a work permit to apply for jobs, however if you are under 16 yrs old, you will need a work permit before you begin working. Contact our Registrar, located in the front office, to request a work permit.
Career Exploration
Unsure of what you might want to do after high school? Career options? Does it involve a degree, a certification, or work experience? Below are two resources to help you explore those options based off your interests.
Take An Interest Inventory
Truity Career Personality Profiler Test
NM Careersolutions Work Interest Assessment