Work Permits & Employment Opportunities

Resources

Work Permit Application

A job teaches young people how to see a rhythm to the day, especially the types of routine work teenagers tend to get. It’s where they learn the importance of showing up on time, keeping to a schedule, completing a list of tasks, and being accountable to a manager who might give them their first dose of negative feedback.

The more students can work in jobs alongside a variety of generations that help them better understand specific career paths and the nuances of the workplace, the better off they are going to be in launching into the world of work after college.

Research has shown that students who are employed while in high school or college allocate their time more efficiently, learn about workplace norms and responsibilities, and are motivated to study harder in their classes so they can achieve a certain career goal.

Summer Camp

Illinois State University (ISU) is happy to announce a FREE residential summer camp for high school students focusing on Cybersecurity in July 2022 as part of the GenCyber program. The weeklong camp is funded by the National Security Agency (NSA) and National Science Foundation (NSF) to promote Cybersecurity careers. Please advertise the opportunity  (see attached flyer) to your high school students and encourage them to apply at the earliest.  Students entering grades 9-12 in Fall 2022 are eligible to apply for a spot in the camp. More information about the camp and application form can be found here.

We will also be holding two informational sessions to answer any questions applicants/counselors/parents may have virtually over Zoom. The dates and Zoom link are:

Wednesday, January 26, 4-5 PM: Zoom link
Wednesday, February 23, 4-5 PM: Zoom Link