Westport Student Job Bank
The Westport Youth Commission has created a new Student Job Bank utilizing a new technology platform. These jobs are available to all Westport High School students.
DISCLAIMER: This is a public service platform designed to help students find employment. The Westport Youth Commission posts jobs as a service for students. We do not attest to the suitability of our student workers or the suitability of our employers. Students should consult with their parents and other trusted adults before engaging in any positions.
If you need more information, please contact Kevin Godburn: Youth Services Director at 203-341-1155 or kgodburn@westportct.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions About Youth Employment in Connect
Please reach us at WestportYouthCommission203@gmail.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.
The Connecticut Department of Education issues Working Papers starting at 14 year-old to work as caddies or in the pro shops of private or municipal golf courses, and for 15 year-olds to work in that capacity or in mercantile/retail environments. Working Papers for 14 and 15 year-olds are not issued under any other circumstances but for the above mentioned.
No working papers are required for the below list of examples of permitted occupations for 14 and 15 year olds.
- Agriculture
- Street trades (newspaper delivery, shoe shining, baby-sitting)
- Hospitals (no food service or laundry)
- Convalescent homes (no food service or laundry)
- Hotels and motels (no food service or laundry)
- Banks
- Insurance companies
- Professional offices (lawyers, CPAs)
- Municipalities (library attendants, recreation departments)
- Acting
- Household chores for private homeowners (yard work)
- Licensed summer camps
For additional information about youth employment visit the CT Department of Labor Page
Yes! Connecticut has some restrictions on the hours that a minor (under 18) can work if they are enrolled in and have not graduated from a secondary institution. Learn more about those hours at the Department of Labor page here
The Westport Public Library has several career readiness resources including resume workshops. You can learn more at their website here: Westport Library Career Coaching Services
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