About.com Job Search for Teens

Jobs, internships, and career resources for teenagers, students and grads. Includes categories on teen jobs, teen job sites, finding an internship, and other resources.

Do Something

"Young people changing the world. Do Something provides monthly “challenges” in 3 areas: community building, health, and the environment. Challenges can be after-school activities or in-school class projects, undertaken in groups or alone, and they never require any money to execute."

GrooveJob.com

Check this site for internships, volunteer work, or summer jobs in Illinois for students and teens. Search by the city list or by ZIP code to find a internship or volunteer position near you.

Guide to the Business of Babysitting

This site is sponsored by the University of Illinois Extension and is specifically designed to be used by young people, ages 14-19 who are interested in learning more about the business of babysitting.

Job Corps

"Helps young people ages 16 through 24 get a better job, make more money and take control of their lives." Go to Regions and States for local information.

Jobs & Careers for Teens

From Skokie Public Library's "Teen Scene," this web page contains a collection of links to job search guides and information for teens.

My Future.com

"My Future is a service presented by the United States Department of Defense (DoD). The goal of the site is to help students understand the opportunities available to them after graduation, and better prepare them for the choices and challenges they have ahead. " There are many resources listed to help plan for the future including career-planning tips, tools to assess skills and interests, and links to external career resources.

Short-Term Job Adventurers

Explore different carreer possibilities including: Camps, Ranches & Resort Jobs, Jobs in the Great Outdoors, Nature Lover Jobs, Sustainable Living & Farming Work, Artistic & Learning Adventures, and more.

SnagAJob.com

An hourly job site listing more than 50,000 part-time and hourly jobs in all industries across the country. Start your search by entering your zip code.

StudentJobs.gov

Explore employment opportunities at Studentjobs.gov, which is a joint project between the United States Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and the U.S. Department of Education's Student Financial Assistance office.

Students.gov

This website provides information on how to plan and pay for your college education and also includes information on community service and career development.

Teen Workers

"The premier site for teen worker safety and health information provided by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Our mission is to help you stay healthy and safe while on the job. Whether you work part-time, full-time, over the summer for a few extra bucks, or the entire year, you have come to the right place to get the scoop on how your job can affect you, now and in the future."

VolunteerMatch.org

Use this site to search for volunteer opportunities. You can narrow down your search by several different criteria to pinpoint your best opportunities.

Youth Employment Institute

"The Youth Employment Institute is a nonprofit organization that provides employment, education and training program for high risk youth."

Youth Rules!

YouthRules! by the U.S. Department of Labor was created to increase public awareness of Federal and State rules concerning young workers and to promote positive and safe work experiences that help prepare young workers to enter the current workforce.