Work Permits

Any student at West High School looking for employment afterschool and on weekends, we offer a support service in looking for a job, applying and preparing for an interview.  Career Services, located in Room 117 of West High School is where students will find Liz Sternig available to help them with the process.  Students should stop in the room or email Liz Sternig to set up an appointment.  

Work Permits Update:

As of June 2023, guardians/households must apply for a work permit online.  (use a phone or home device)  Any child aged 14 or 15 needs a work permit to begin work in Wisconsin.  The first step is for the child to apply and have a job offer, then you fill out online documents for a work permit.  Cost is $10.20  Once you create a work permit online, the Career Center at West can attempt to help with printing the document if you do not have access to a printer,.  Detailed instructions for how to obtain the work permit can be found at the following site: https://dwd.wisconsin.gov/er/laborstandards/workpermit/

Please note that the Career Center at Green Bay West High School can also assist in obtaining a work permit.  Students should make an appointment with the Career Center in room 117 and have $10.20 in cash or a valid credit/debit card to use in order purchase one with assistance.  

For more information about minor work permits and child labor laws, visit the Equal Rights Division webpage.