Are you ready for a real paid job? There are lots of places to find employment. Included here are a few of them. You can also find help with building a resume, cover letter and tips on having a successful interview. Good luck!

PathFinder is a local database of work-based learning opportunities and real jobs for youth provided by local business partners who want you at their companies. Sign on and find out more. Students can obtain internships and part-time employment; and employers can connect with individual students and schools to help develop the workforce of the future. Over 650 Sonoma County employers are on PathFinder, offering hundreds of opportunities to youth. Visit the PathFinder website for more information.

Sonoma County Job Link offers services to job seekers that include use of the computer lab, printed resources about jobs and careers, videos and audio tapes and many workshops. All you need to do is take the orientation and you can start using Job Link's great services.

Local jobs for Youth has current openings listed by area partners.

Teen Entrepreneurs provides help for teens who wish to start or grow their own businesses.

How Young People Can Benefit from One-Stop Centers Whether you are looking for a job for summer or year round, your local one-stop center has the help you need.

California Conservation Corps has openings in the Santa Rosa area crew. Complete your education with a GED or high school diploma while you get paid as a crew member. OR attend college classes and/or vocational courses with a service education scholarship - $4,725.00 available for 1700 hours of service. Develop the resume for your future in 1 year working with the CCC!!! Minimum Qualifications: 18 to 23 years of age willing to work outdoors. Call (510) 237-0641 OR 1-800-952-5627 for information.

Job Corps offers training at its many sites around the state. Finish your GED or get a high school diploma while you gain valuable vocational training living on site or at home.

CalJOBS Providing a connection between job seekers and employers, the State of California Employment Development Department's (EDD) CalJOBS is an Internet system that is available from any personal computer with access to the Internet. Job seekers can enter their skills and experience into a resume database to be viewed by prospective employers. Job seekers may also see ALL the jobs listed with EDD. If the job seeker meets the job qualifications, he or she can contact those employers directly to schedule an interview and does not have to wait for employers or EDD to call them.

Job Star Resume offers resume and cover letter hints for high school students. Check out their other free hints including interview help too at: Job Star

Your Rights as a Worker and Minimum Wage Laws let you know about key issues related to youth workers.

Questions about the law? Teen Rights has more information on workplace rights, hours and restrictions, job hazards, injury prevention and more. And, for workplace health and safety information, click on Teen Workers which has information from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

Hurt on the job? Are you a working teen? Information for Young Workers in English and Spanish.

Ask the Job Counselor If you are a Sonoma County resident under the age of 18 and have questions about finding your first job, please e-mail us and include your name and the city or town you are from so we can help you locate services in your immediate area. You will receive a response as soon as possible between Monday and Thursday depending on the availability of the Counselor.