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.
Check out the job postings below. Many have application information included in the descriptions. Others will have a live link to the application by clicking on the graphic.
- Red Lobster in Harrisonburg is currently hiring for all positions. They start kitchen help out at $12.00 and hour. They are expanding operating hours soon and are in need of extra help. There is a HUGE need for kitchen help. They also need seaters/greeters and older high school students can be trained as servers. If you are interested:
- Go to redlobster.com
- Go to the bottom and under Careers, click Work With Us
- Click the red tab--Search Jobs
- Type Harrisonburg on the location line
- Scroll down and choose the job you want to apply for.
- Click the red apply button to complete the application for the job(s) you're interested in applying for.
LSC Communications has positions in our bindery and our pressroom, at both our North plant on Kratzer Road and our South plant off Pleasant Valley Road. Both locations have rotating shifts: 12 hours rotating in the North plant bindery and North and South pressrooms, 10 hours rotating in the South plant bindery.
The bindery has:
Material Handler - assist in feeding signatures (sections of pages) into hoppers, watch quality, carton books, etc. Ability to lift up to 50# regularly and stand for long periods.
Bindery Operator - run and maintain machinery, watch quality, etc. Machine skills needed; ability to lift up to 50# regularly and stand for long periods.
The pressroom has:
Stacker Support - run stacker equipment, help maintain quality, assist other team members as needed. Ability to lift up to 50# regularly (less frequently than the bindery positions) and stand for long periods.
Press Assistant - hang rolls/plates, assist press operator, help maintain quality. Ability to lift up to 50# regularly (less frequently than the bindery positions) and stand for long periods.
Press Operator - run and maintain press, maintain quality, etc. Machine skills needed; ability to lift up to 50# regularly (less frequently than the bindery positions) and stand for long periods.
There is a TREMENDOUS amount of advancement potential, so if someone is looking for a career -- we have that!
The bindery has:
Material Handler - assist in feeding signatures (sections of pages) into hoppers, watch quality, carton books, etc. Ability to lift up to 50# regularly and stand for long periods.
Bindery Operator - run and maintain machinery, watch quality, etc. Machine skills needed; ability to lift up to 50# regularly and stand for long periods.
The pressroom has:
Stacker Support - run stacker equipment, help maintain quality, assist other team members as needed. Ability to lift up to 50# regularly (less frequently than the bindery positions) and stand for long periods.
Press Assistant - hang rolls/plates, assist press operator, help maintain quality. Ability to lift up to 50# regularly (less frequently than the bindery positions) and stand for long periods.
Press Operator - run and maintain press, maintain quality, etc. Machine skills needed; ability to lift up to 50# regularly (less frequently than the bindery positions) and stand for long periods.
There is a TREMENDOUS amount of advancement potential, so if someone is looking for a career -- we have that!
Massanutten Resort is now a 100% employee owned company providing a qualified ESOP retirement package for full-time employees! Massanutten has a variety of job opportunities and positions available including full-time, part time, and seasonal openings.
Click on "search open positions" to learn more about current job openings.
Click on "search open positions" to learn more about current job openings.
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! 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.
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.
Senator Mark Warner invites high school and middle school students, their parents or guardians, and school counselors to Academy Day 2021. Attendees will be provided a comprehensive overview of the United States service academies and their admission processes. Representatives from Virginia congressional offices will also share information about the application procedures for congressional nominations. You will hear from all five academies as well as representatives from:
- Department of Defense Medical Examination Review Board
- University of Virginia ROTC programs
- Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets
- Virginia Military Institute
- Virginia Women’s Institute for Leadership at Mary Baldwin University
- The all virtual event will be held on April 24, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Are you a current high school sophomore or junior?
Do you have a solid academic background?
Demonstrate leadership at school or in the community through participation in extra-curricular, community service, or athletic activities?
Do you identify as African American?
There is no application deadline. Students are accepted and served throughout the school year. Students and parents will receive a notification decision by mail and email within two to three weeks after submitting a complete application.
Do you have a solid academic background?
Demonstrate leadership at school or in the community through participation in extra-curricular, community service, or athletic activities?
Do you identify as African American?
There is no application deadline. Students are accepted and served throughout the school year. Students and parents will receive a notification decision by mail and email within two to three weeks after submitting a complete application.
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
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.
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!
