Youth work permit application

All minors under the age of 18 must complete an employment permit application and obtain the permit before starting a new job.

Summer and part-time job seeking tips

Whether you're a full- or part-time student, or an adult looking for extra income, there are plenty of part-time and seasonal jobs available. Here are some resources to aid you in your search.

Internship seeking tips

Read tips for finding and choosing an internship.

Job search tools including JobQuest

Here you'll find the JobQuest job search tool, state job listings in the Commonwealth Employment Opportunities (CEO) database, job listings for state authorities and quasi-state agencies, court system job listings, educator job listings, USAJOBS, and other job search resources to help you find the opportunities that are right for you.


Internship and career opportunities for young adults

Are you looking for work and advice on a career direction? Find internships, networking events, job listings and other resources to build your future here.

YouthWorks employment program

YouthWorks is a state-funded youth employment program which provides funds that targeted communities use to pay wages to low-income youth, aged 14-21, for summer jobs in the public, nonprofit, and private sectors. Commonwealth Corporation administers the program on behalf of the Massachusetts Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development.

Scholarship, grant, internship and networking opportunities for students

Learn about opportunities for students to gain valuable career experience in science, research, entrepreneurship and more.

Youth employment information from the Dept. of Labor and Workforce Development

Massachusetts child labor laws affect minors' working hours, provide for certain additional required supervision, streamline the work permit process, strengthen existing criminal penalties and also allow for civil penalties in the event of violations. Find a summary of the Massachusetts laws regulating child labor here, along with the work permit application form and a guide for working teens.


Age requirements for youth employment

A minor must be 14 to work, but there are certain exceptions. Learn more here.


Hour restrictions for youth employment

The child labor laws restrict both the number of hours minors may work, and the occupations in which they may work. This list combines the most restrictive state and federal time and hour requirements.