If you would like to work and you are not yet 18 years of age, you will need a work permit.
How to Get a Work Permit During the Summer :
Beginning June 16, 2008
- Download/pick up and Complete Work Permit Application Form.

- Drop off your completed work permit application form
at the Work Experience office at Adult Education Office, Palo Alto High School Tower Bldg., 1st floor. Office hours Monday - Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
- After submitting the completed form it will be processed. Allow three days for permit processing.
- Official Work Permit will be mailed to employer.
Please Do Not take the permits to the District Office. If you have questions contact Leticia Martinez at (650) 868-9333
How to Get a Work Permit During the Academic Year :
- Download/pick up and Complete Work Permit Application Form.

- Drop off your completed work permit application form
at the Work Experience office at your high school.
- After submitting the completed form it will be processed. Allow three days for permit processing.
- Official Work Permit will be mailed to employer.
If you have questions contact Meri Gyves, Work Experience Coordinator.
Gunn Work Experience: (650) 354-8221
Paly Work Experience: (650) 329-3816
Revised June 2008 |