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Jobs, Careers, Internships & Volunteering -- Current Opportunities

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Somerville is a thriving hub for businesses both large and small. Please see below for a list of Teen job opportunites and local organizations and websites to help you search for jobs and volunteer opportunities, or find out more about careers you are interested in.

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Working Teens and the Law

Massachusetts child labor laws set forth the rules and limitations regarding the days and time children under the age of 18 years old may work in Massachusetts. They also clarify and limit the types of work children under the age of 14 and youth who are 14, 15, 16, and 17 year olds may work. It is also important to remember that businesses and youth workers must comply with the federal child labor laws set forth in the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
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Join the PATH Program (Promoting Advancement in Tourism and Hospitality)

Earn compensation while acquiring practical experience in the hospitality and tourism sectors. Candidates should be 18 years or older. Minimum education of highschool or GED. Bring a positive ‘can do’ attitude and develop effective communication abilities. We are looking for flexible candidates ready to thrive in a dynamic and collaborative work setting.
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Join the Liaison Interpreter Program at The Welcome Project!

The Welcome Project is currently hiring bilingual high school students fluent in English and Haitian Creole, Spanish or Portuguese for the LIPS Program, with a starting rate of $15.50/hr! LIPS takes place in Somerville every Thursday from 4:30-6:30 p.m. starting in October. Students will gain interpretation and community organizing skills and receive help for the college application process and post-high school planning! Register now and earn money while representing your community, going on fun field trips, and making new friends!
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Job Search Tips for High School Students

When you're in high school and haven't worked much or at all, it can be hard to find a job. In fact, teenagers have a really high unemployment rate. If you're looking for your first job, you may not be able to easily show you have the necessary skills and experience. But don't get discouraged by these factors. If you are a high school student looking for a job, there are plenty of things you can do to overcome those obstacles, get your application noticed, and get yourself hired.
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CareerVillage.org

Questions from Students. Answers from Professionals. This website is designed to help students post requests for career advice. Our platform automatically matches those requests to members of our online pool of working professionals based on their skills and experiences. For professionals who choose to volunteer with us, this means a great opportunity to help. For students, it means an easy way to get personal guidance.
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Massachusetts Education Financing Authority

Whether you’re the parent of a young child, a high schooler planning for your degree, or a college student looking ahead to a career, MEFA has the information you need to map out a plan for tackling what’s ahead.
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DoSomething.org - Volunteering

Be part of something bigger. Team up with young people in every US zip code and in 131 countries. Team up with the people who have: Run the largest sports-equipment drive. Clothed over half of America’s teens in homeless shelters. Cleaned up 3.7 million(!) cigarette butts around the world. And more! You’ve got the power and the passion to make a difference on any issue you want -- we’ll help you get it done
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MassHire Department of Career Services Locations

The MassHire Department of Career Services oversees the state’s network of Career Centers, aiding business locate qualified talent, and offering career services and referrals to jobseekers.
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