The school year is soon coming to an end, with summer approaching, so are new job opportunities for students. While the break offers a pause from school work and exams, it also serves as a chance for young people to gain financial independence, build a professional network and develop necessary life skills that colleges and future employers value a lot.
Many local businesses are actively seeking student workers to fill their summer rosters, such as Food Lion and Marshalls, both hiring ages 16 and older; Denim and Pearls and MooThru, both hiring ages 15 and older. Harris Teeter hiring part-time cashiers and baggers for students ages 18 and up. A majority of jobs in Warrenton, Va., are very flexible when it comes to schedules, so students can choose when they can and can not work.
Summer roles for students fall into their own categories, with each one building its own professional skill. In these roles, students might be stocking shelves, organizing inventory or working at the register as a cashier. At places like Harris Teeter, baggers help with customer service by helping shoppers load groceries onto their cars. In the food service industry, workers will likely spend their time prepping food, taking orders at the counter plus drive-thru and ensuring dining areas remain clean.
Students who are 15 years of age need to obtain a work permit, known as the employment certificate, and must have a firm offer of employment in order to apply for a permit. To register online, students should visit the Virginia Electronic Employment Certificate System (VAeECS) to get a unique identification number. The VAeECS is divided into three sections, with one being Youth Registration, the other Employer Registration and the last Parent/Guardian/Custodian Registration. The unique ID is then given to the employer and parent so they can each log in to complete the “Intent to employ”(done by the employer) and “Permission to Employ”(done by the guardian). Once all these requirements are met, the Department of Labor should review and issue the certificate electronically within 24 hours.
