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Explore your future and prepare for careers. Find your age group to learn more about what jobs you're eligible for. Learn how to obtain working papers and how to prepare for a job interview.
As a parent or guardian, it is important to help your child think ahead and plan for their career. We provide information and resources for parents to help guide their children through careers starting with elementary school to helping their children manage their career choices.
Breakdown by Age
Ages 14-17
If you are under 18 years old and want to work you will need working papers. There are three types of working papers, dependent on your age.
Ages 18-24
The time is now to take the next steps to build a successful future. Landing the job you want and enjoy takes preparation and planning. Get tips and resources to build a successful future.
New York Youth Jobs Program
The New York Youth Jobs Program helps young people entering the world of work have a successful start. Participants receive critical workforce skills that will serve them well into their careers. Check your eligibility and get certified.
Jobs that hire at 16
The followings are most available job positions for 16-year-olds, based on the current and past number of vacancies.
- Team Member
- KFC Team Member
- Cashier
- Crew Member
- Crew Team Member
- Pharmacy Technician
- Cook
- Server
- Retail Store Associate
- Restaurant Team Member
Places that hire at 16 (most hiring)
Where else can you work at 16? (complete list)
Companies 1-20 of 1,079
ESF Camps | Sports & Recreation |
City Of Corpus Christi | Municipal Governments |
Poke House | Fast-Food & Quick-Service Restaurants |
City of Costa Mesa | Municipal Agencies |
Highlands Ranch Metro District | |
Harris Teeter | Grocery Stores & Supermarkets |
A to Z Building Blocks | |
Aerie | |
Heritage Health Care | |
Snow City Cafe | Restaurants & Cafes |
WKS Restaurant Group | Building & Personnel Services |
Mayo Clinic | Health Care Services & Hospitals |
Fort Worth Zoo | Museums, Zoos & Amusement Parks |
ACERTUS | Transportation Management |
Osage Casinos | Gambling |
Foss Swim School | Education & Training Services |
Blue Springs School District | Primary & Secondary Schools |
Krystal | Fast-Food & Quick-Service Restaurants |
Cole Haan | Department, Clothing, & Shoe Stores |
Koning Restaurants International |
Best cities to get jobs for 16
- Houston, TX
- Dallas, TX
- Los Angeles, CA
- Charlotte, NC
- Columbus, OH
- Philadelphia, PA
- Las Vegas, NV
- Chicago, IL
- Raleigh, NC
- Austin, TX
Jobs openings that hire at 16
1-5 of 1,079