A minor aged 14 and 15 who is interested in employment should first look for a job. Once they find an employer who is interested in hiring them, they will begin the process for a work permit. Click on the graphic to the left to go to the electronic form.
- The minor, their parent or guardian and the employer are all able to submit the required forms online. Only the employer may complete the employer section, as it reviews the records that are required to be maintained.
- Once all three sections are completed, the certificate is usually issued within 24 hours.
Each year, The Salvation Army operates the Red Kettle Campaign. The campaign is a 128-year-old tradition that annually raises around $180, 000 in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County. Annually, The Salvation Army serves around 12,000 men, women, and children with shelter, food, financial assistance , and much more. The red kettle campaign is our premier fundraiser.
Many students already volunteer with their parents, churches, and other clubs. We greatly appreciate their sense of civic pride. As we gear up for the campaign which starts November 14--we are reaching out to the area high schools to let students know that bell ringing is a great source of volunteer hours and service that directly benefits our local area. Click on the graphic to locate places to ring the bell and to sign up to volunteer.
Many students already volunteer with their parents, churches, and other clubs. We greatly appreciate their sense of civic pride. As we gear up for the campaign which starts November 14--we are reaching out to the area high schools to let students know that bell ringing is a great source of volunteer hours and service that directly benefits our local area. Click on the graphic to locate places to ring the bell and to sign up to volunteer.
Are you interested in sports and recreation? Do you have a passion for hospitality and sports training? Do you want to work on a team that is actively working to improve the community around us? Horizons Edge Sports Campus may be the place for you! There will be a hiring event on Wednesday, October 16 from 11:30am-4pm. Positions open include: customer service, cafe staff, and event management. Contact Ray Ellington at 540-214-2571 or Ray.Ellington@horizonsedgeva.com for more information. They are located at 314 Cornerstone Lane in Harrisonburg.
The Spend the Night program is the best way to see if the Corps of Cadets is right for you.
This is an overnight experience that gives you the opportunity to shadow a host cadet and see a day in his or her life. We try to match you with a cadet based on your Military-Leader or Citizen-Leader Track interest.
Step 1: On Virginia Tech Admissions' college/departmental information session page or below, choose one of the following Spend the Night dates and register:
Spring 2020 (Registration will open January 6, 2020)
This is an overnight experience that gives you the opportunity to shadow a host cadet and see a day in his or her life. We try to match you with a cadet based on your Military-Leader or Citizen-Leader Track interest.
Step 1: On Virginia Tech Admissions' college/departmental information session page or below, choose one of the following Spend the Night dates and register:
Spring 2020 (Registration will open January 6, 2020)
- Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020
- Thursday, April 2, 2020 (Cutchins Lecture featuring Col. Lee Ellis)
- Monday, April 6, 2020
- Thursday, April 9, 2020
- Monday, April 13, 2020
- Thursday, April 16, 2020
Virginia Space Grant Consortium, in partnership with the Commonwealth of Virginia, Liberty University, Averett University and the Virginia Department of Aviation, is offering flight academies for selected high school students statewide in response to the looming national shortage of airline pilots and the growing need for aviation maintenance technicians and air traffic controllers. This program will allow students to explore aviation career fields while learning to fly! The Commonwealth of Virginia is providing funding that permits the Pathways Flight Academies program to be offered free of charge to participants. The Pathways Flight Academies will immerse students in learning to fly while discovering the range of exciting aviation career opportunities available. Four, two-week residential academies will be offered during the summer of 2019 for selected students who have shown an interest in and passion for Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM), in addition to career aspirations to become a pilot. Students admitted to this intensive program will undertake ground school and flight training that can culminate in their first solo flight at the end of the academy. Twenty-four students were chosen for the summer 2019 Pathways Flight Academies. Deadline to apply online is January 12, 2020.
The John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest is for high school students in grades 9-12. An essay is required describing and analyzing an act of political courage by a U.S. elected official who served during or after 1917. First place winner receives $10,000; second place receives $3,000; five finalists receive $1,000 each. Students are to register and submit essay online at www.jfklibrary.org. Deadline to submit essay is January 17, 2020.
Check out this FREE opportunity to interact with other students from Virginia who are interested in the excitement of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics! BLAST (Building Leaders of Advanced Science and Technology) offers a dynamic, three-day, residential summer experience on the campuses of Old Dominion University, Virginia Tech and University of Virginia. Through innovative hands-on sessions taught by faculty members and staff, students will explore the fun and excitement of STEM while residing in a college dorm. Current Virginia 8th and 9th grade students with at least a C+ average and a desire to explore STEM opportunities are encouraged to apply. Deadline to apply online is February 10, 2020. BLAST is offered FREE of charge to students; however, transportation to and from the universities is the responsibility of each family. Students who have previously participated in BLAST are not eligible.
The Congress-Bundestag Vocational Exchange Program provides an opportunity for current high school students ages 15-18.5 to spend the year abroad pursuing their vocational interests. If selected, the student will live with a host family and attend a German school. To be eligible, you must:
- *be a U.S. citizen
- *be between the ages of 15 years and 18 years and 6 months on August 1 of the program departure year
- *A current high school student at the time of application, with a GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale
Massanetta Springs is currently hiring waitstaff and dishwashers. From children’s camps and adult groups to dining services and meeting facilities, Massanetta Springs can accommodate your event needs.Please call 540-434-3829 and ask for Dave Crull or email him at davec@massanettasprings.org for more information. Massanetta Springs is located in Harrisonburg.
Are you looking for a part-time job after school? Are you a student ages 16 - 19? The Rockingham County Recreation Department is looking for help in the after-school recreation programs at our local elementary schools. The pay is $9.00 per hour. If interested, please click on the graphic at the left to go to the online application.
Looking to hire high school students to work flexible hours. Will work with students to accommodate your schedule. They do routine office cleaning in the area—sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, etc. Please contact Danny Reade at 540-490-2888 for more information or to apply.
Finders Keepers on Waterman Drive in Harrisonburg is looking to hire cashiers and laborers (must be able to lift at least 50 pounds for loading/unloading and delivering furniture). Applicants must be at least 16 years old to apply. Those hired will be trained for multiple jobs within the business. To apply, please stop by the store and ask for Karen Bazzle.
Looking for part time employees willing to have flexible work hours. Must have valid driver's license and provide own transportation to work. Applicants must be able to lift at least 50 pounds. Weekend work is required. To apply, contact Tim, shop manager, at 540-434-8978.
Burger King in Mt. Crawford is currently hiring. Please visit their website by clicking on the graphic at the left. Mt. Crawford's Burger King number is 11937. You'll need to do the following once on their site:
1. Click on what
2. Click on where.
3. Click on apply.
1. Click on what
2. Click on where.
3. Click on apply.
Massanetta Springs is now hiring waitstaff and dishwashers for the summer. Please call 540-434-3829 or email info@massanettasprings.org for more information on how to apply. Massanetta Springs is located at 712 Massanetta Springs Road, Harrisonburg, VA.
Mt. Crawford Creamery is now hiring. Position starts immediately. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. Work is Monday-Friday with no weekends--times are somewhat flexible. Go to mtcrawfordcreamery.com-->Farm FYI-->employment. You'll need to complete the creamery application at the bottom of the page.
The U.S. Senate Page Program allows students a unique opportunity to learn about Congress while continuing with their coursework. Senator Warner nominates one student in the fall and one in the spring. Qualified candidates must be willing and able to leave their school and all extracurricular activities for the fall or spring semester of their junior year to come live in the Webster Hall Page dorm and attend the Page school. To be considered you must: be a junior, be 16 or 17 years old on or before the date of appointment, have a minimum gpa of 3.0, be a citizen of the U.S. or subject to agreements of the Department of State and have a social security number, and provide a certification of immunization, as well as, a general health assessment completed by a licensed physician. Click on the graphic to learn more or to apply.
Looking to do volunteer work? Contact Natalya, SVCDC's program director. She can be reached at 540-879-7929. We are located on West Mosby Road. We have programs for infants through school age children. Please contact us for volunteer opportunities.
Aramark is looking to hire students for part time positions as cashiers, food service workers, and general utility positions within the Harrisonburg area. Click on the graphic at the left to learn more and to apply.
We have 2 new job openings.
• Job position: packer
• Primary duty is inspecting product and packing into boxes; Attention to detail is important, and delicate handling of product
• Starting pay is $12.32/hour, within a year, it would go up to $14.48/hour; $16.63/hour in 3 years
• Night shift – 6pm to 6am, Monday through Thursday; Weekends always off.
• Our business is 100% pharmaceutical, so it is very clean (photo attached)
• We have 40 employees total, 11 on this night shift
We try very hard to have a positive, encouraging environment. Many of our team members have worked here for 15-20 years plus. The highest current in 37 years. We are looking for people to have a career here, where they can make decent pay, be treated the right way, have good benefits, and provide for their families.
Please have candidates either e-mail me (rchurchill@intrapacgroup.com) or text/call at (540)246-1930. Please ask for Randy Churchill, plant manager.
• Job position: packer
• Primary duty is inspecting product and packing into boxes; Attention to detail is important, and delicate handling of product
• Starting pay is $12.32/hour, within a year, it would go up to $14.48/hour; $16.63/hour in 3 years
• Night shift – 6pm to 6am, Monday through Thursday; Weekends always off.
• Our business is 100% pharmaceutical, so it is very clean (photo attached)
• We have 40 employees total, 11 on this night shift
We try very hard to have a positive, encouraging environment. Many of our team members have worked here for 15-20 years plus. The highest current in 37 years. We are looking for people to have a career here, where they can make decent pay, be treated the right way, have good benefits, and provide for their families.
Please have candidates either e-mail me (rchurchill@intrapacgroup.com) or text/call at (540)246-1930. Please ask for Randy Churchill, plant manager.
Bridgewater Retirement Community is hiring. There are several different employment options available.
There are a few server openings at the Highlands (part of Sunnyside Retirement Community) if you are looking for work. The hours are 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. a few days per week and every other weekend. Please contact Cori Morris at 540-568-8335. You can also click on the graphic to apply online.
Sunnyside Retirement Community--Dining Services is hiring for the 4:15pm – 7:45 pm shift. This would include every other weekend. Usually working 3 days per week. The starting pay is $9.72. Students can apply online by clicking here.
Are you fluent in Spanish? Are you looking for part time work after school? Dr. Cason is looking for someone to help in his chiropractic office on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from after school until 6:30pm. You must be able to provide your own transportation. Please stop in at his office to inquire about this position. His office is located at 463 Hidden Creek Lane, Harrisonburg, VA. The office number is 540-433-6909.
Do you love horses? Meredith Manor International Equestrian Centre provides education and training for a professional career in the horse industry. Go to www.meredithmanor.edu to learn more.
You can become a Cosmetology Professional in less than a year! Did you know there is virtually NO unemployment in the Beauty Industry today? That means great career opportunities for individuals in the Cosmetology and Beauty Industry. If you’re a creative person, have a passion for style and fashion and thrive in a social environment, a career in the Beauty Industry could be perfect for you!
