As a young kid, I waited by the phone for a call to babysit at a nearby neighbor's house.  It seemed like ten dollars could go so far back then.  Now, ten dollars will get you into the movies, but that is it!  What can kids do today for cash?  How can students turn their preferences and talents into a profit?  Most students who are under the legal working age, find obtaining a work permit for farming jobs a necessity at age fourteen.  If you don't live in a farming community, what else can you do?

A nearby marina hired students ages twelve-fourteen to wash boats for clients.  Clients who needed daycare for their children hired from the same pool of employees.  Most students that summer made over $1,500! How does that sound to you?

Market yourself!  Don't wait for phone calls.  Advertise or have friends spread your assets by word of mouth. Do you like animals?  How about taking care of pets while families are away at work?  What about yard work?  The sky's the limit!

Summer job information can be found at this site: www.bygpub.com/books/tg2rw/summer-jobs.htm

Other resources to use:

•             Local newspaper

•             Door-to-door inquiries & local businesses

•             Parents and friends

•             School guidance counselor

•             Local unemployment office (government office)

If you get a job, let me know.  I might feature it in September when I reflect on summer success stories.  My email address is adillon@edutech.org.