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Previously, work permits for minors were issued by local school districts and nonpublic schools. Beginning October 2, 2026, permits will instead be managed through a single, statewide online system called the Youth Employment Permit Portal (YEPP). The change creates a more consistent process across Michigan while improving efficiency, accountability and statewide oversight.

If you’re under 18 and getting a job, Michigan’s online Youth Employment Permit Portal (YEPP) makes it easy for you to complete the permit process.

Youth Employment Permit Portal

YEPP Fact Sheet

J MULDER/PARKS AGENCY - FARM BUREAU INSURANCE - Posted 11/10/26
Location: 121 E Main St, Middleville, MI
Job Description: Customer Service Representative

• Full-Time
• 18+
• Customer Service - Helping clients with questions, billing, making changes to their insurance policies, quoting, binding new business, and more.

Contact: Jordan Mulder at (616)726-1558 or email [email protected]

CENTRE LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE - Posted 11/4/26
Location: 4735 92nd St SE, Caledonia
Job Description: Snow Shoveling

• Seasonal
• 16+
• Centre Landscape Maintenance is looking for reliable, hardworking high school students to join our snow removal crew for the winter season. This is a great opportunity to earn competitive pay, build your resume, and work outdoors. No prior professional experience is necessary—we will provide all the guidance you need.
• Responsibilities: Shoveling walkways, steps, and entryways at residential and commercial properties.
  Applying ice melt/salt as needed.
• Flyer with more information can be found here.

Contact: Call (616)891-1273 or email [email protected]

JACK'S LAWN SERVICE AND SNOWPLOW - Posted 10/26/26
Location: 8505 Piedmont Ind. Park Dr SW, Byron Center
Job Description: Snow Shoveling

• Seasonal
• Part-Time & On-Call
• 3rd Shift
• 16+
• $28-32/hr
• Jack’s Lawn Service and Snowplowing Inc. is hiring for part-time, on-call snow shoveling positions. 
• Flyer with more information can be found here.

Contact: Give us a call at (616)698-8616 or fill out an application at jackslawn.com

BUTCHER BLOCK - Posted 8/19/26
Location: 9900 Cherry Valley Ave. SE, Caledonia 49316
Job Description: Multiple Positions

• Butcher Block is hiring staff in the following positions: line cooks, server, dishwashers, prep team
• Flyer with more information can be found here.

Contact: Stop in to ask about job openings or email [email protected]

The Kent ISD Student Job Board is a FREE service to connect you with local employers in West Michigan. Students and recent graduates from all 20 Kent County school districts and KCTC are invited to check out these listings. The jobs on this site are intended to be entry-level positions. 

Kent ISD Student Job Board

Getting your first job is an exciting milestone, but writing your first job resume can feel like a challenge. Even if you don’t have much full-time work experience, you can write a resume that focuses on your education, past work, volunteer jobs, extra-curriculars and community activities—all of which can make you qualified for many entry-level positions.

• Check out Canva for many easy-to-use templates

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MDE Youth Employment Laws

Michigan's Youth Employment Standard Act can be found in Michigan Legislature Section 409, Act 90 of 1978. Follow the links below for rules regarding days/hours minors are allowed to be employed, along with other general restrictions. 

• Minors UNDER 16 
• Minors 16 AND OVER