FAQ

1) How does the NSYCC help the community and its teenagers? The Youth Career Center offers career services to the youth on the North Shore area without any cost to the youth; we also service the community by working with local business's to assist them in locating quality employees and assisting in their training needs.

2) How exactly will NSYCC help youth find a career? The youth center offers job search assistance, but also helps young adults identify their strengths and weaknesses as they pertain to career pathways.

3) What types of jobs are available for teens? For many teens, their first jobs will be in the grocery store, retails stores, Movie Theaters, restaurants and entertainment areas.

4) How can a teen decide (if he or she is not sure) what type of job to apply for? A youth can come into our Youth Center to explore different types of jobs with a job specialist who works with youth. The staff will work one on one or in groups to talk about different jobs and skills needed for those jobs.

5) If I am 13 or younger, can I work? You can baby-sit, deliver newspapers, or work as an actor or performer.

6) If I do not have a Social Security number can I work? You should have your social security number available when applying for employment and legal work papers if you are not a US citizen. If you don't happen to have the SS# the YCC can assist you.

7) Do you provide assistance in obtaining a GED? Yes, we have several agencies we partner with who provide GED preparation classes.

8) Do you provide MCAS tutoring for teens that need it? Though we do not provide MCAS, we do have programs that we can refer a young adult to for MCAS remedial assistance. We have a Pathways Case Manager who works with youth in an MCAS program with their career pathways planning needs.

9) Is job training for specific jobs available? Yes, we do have scholarships available for Older Youth (18 and older) who may be eligible for training funds to obtain skills that will lead to employment.

10) If a teen sees a job they like, how can they find out what skills they will need to get the job? We have several tools and information available at the Career Center to research all types of jobs and the education you would need to obtain them.

11) What kind of pay and benefits can a teen expect on their first job? Most teens should be prepared to get paid at least minimum wage, $6.75 per hour. In some cases they may start out making more per hour.

12) Are teens limited to a maximum number of hours they can work during the school year? If you are 14 or 15 you can work outside school hours after 7 am and until 7 pm during the school year (9 pm in the summer) 3 hours on a school day, 18 hours in a school week; 8 hours on a non school day; 40 hours in a non school week. If you are 16 or older you can work any hours. To find out more visit youthrules.dol.gov