15 Year Old, Year 11 School Leavers.

elsie1969

AP007 wrote: »

Yeah OP why are you looking for work for him and not him on his own?

I am NOT looking for work for him......

I am looking for where he can apply without being discriminated against.

He will be doing the applying himself and on his own merits!

AP007

elsie1969 wrote: »

I am NOT looking for work for him......

I am looking for where he can apply without being discriminated against.

He will be doing the applying himself and on his own merits!

Sorry? Why would he be discriminated against?

emiai

Im not sure about all the rules and regulations - but maybe he should try to get into a local business. They may be cash in hand etc but its a start.

Is there no 'connections' type centre he can go to for after school careers advice?

I worked from the age of 13 - 16 in a bakery, cash in hand. They take on young people still now part time to serve cakes etc.

Definately try local small businesses, I think this is going to be his best bet due to the regulations corperate companies are subject too.

Best of luck, xx

elsie1969

msgoggins wrote: »

Just a thought Elsie.. Has he asked the company he did work experience with?

Yes he has, but they don't have anything. They are a small office and usually take on an apprentice. This is not what he wants as he wants the qualification the college is offering to better his career prospects. All he wants at the moment is a few hours in a shop or similar, to help pass the summer and then for a little pocket money come September. He has been looking, but all applications say you need to be 16 to apply...... Me, I am trying to look into the legality of what they are saying, I don't think that is for him to do whilst he is concentrating on GCSE's. :cool:

elsie1969

AP007 wrote: »

Sorry? Why would he be discriminated against?

AGE DISCRIMINATION - It's the law!

Dunroamin

Look on the bright side. Your son could spend 4 years at college ( if he needed to) and you'd receive child benefit and child tax credits for the whole of this period whereas someone in his year group whose birthday was in September would lose it after 3.

These things have a way of evening out.

NB

There are different rates of NMW for different ages so you might want to fight that as well, if you've got time on your hands.

elsie1969

Dunroamin wrote: »

Look on the bright side. Your son could spend 4 years at college ( if he needed to) and you'd receive child benefit and child tax credits for the whole of this period whereas someone in his year group whose birthday was in September would lose it after 3.

These things have a way of evening out.

NB

There are different rates of NMW for different ages so you might want to fight that as well, if you've got time on your hands.

This is not the way we want to live. I work, he wants to work, and I want him to work and am proud of the fact that he wants to work! Now to find someone who will give him the chance, even if only to be able to apply. Cash in hand is not the way I want to go with him, it's sets a bad precedent in my opinion.

elliemoo

Well done him for wanting to get out there and earn for himself and for you for supporting him.

I could only suggest local shops like greengrocers, bakeries etc or perhaps is there a local pub where he could perhaps collect the glasses serve food or work in the kitchen?

Hope he finds something and keep positive.

HopePray

I dont really think the discrimination thing will work.
However what he needs to be doing is go knocking on doors, ice cream shops, restaurants, garages, local shops.
I would say he stands a good chance of getting a job through this route. All employers like an enterprising youngster.
Good luck to your lad Elsie.

WickedWitch123

*sigh* Age Discrimination legislation DOES NOT APPLY to children so you have nowhere to go with this. You keep quoting it but it doesn't apply until he is 18.

Yes, it does say you can't discriminate against someone for being too young - but it only applies to people 18 and over.

Me and my daughter have been to supermarkets, small shops, retail parks etc etc, they're just not interested until she turns 16.