Summer Jobs for High School Students
That Prepares Them for College

For the Entrepreneurs

• Cleaning Services
• Yard Maintenance Service
• Car Detailing Business
• Pet Sitting Service. Summer is vacation time.
• P.C. tutor – Help adults learn how to use their computers
• Catering – Help a busy household with meals.
• Painting. Start with outside jobs.
• Errands
• Messenger and delivery services
• If your student has a talent, have them market it.

Traditional Jobs

• Have your student talk to family and friends.
• Hotels and Resorts
• Grocery Stores. This is a great place to start.
• Fast Food Restaurants.
• Is your family a member of a tennis club? Golf club? Apply.
• Park and Recreation Departments. Summer Job Programs.
• Local Government Summer Job Programs.
• Camp Counselor/C.I.T. (Counselor in Training Program)
• Take a college level course at a Community College.

Volunteer Jobs

• Local Library
• Animal Shelter or Bird Sanctuary
• Trail and Beach Clean-up
• Working at a co-op
• Providing Random Acts of Kindness to those in need.

***It is never too early to start building a resume. Every job a student has is an experience, another tool in their tool box that sets them apart from others.***

Do you have some ideas? Please share. Post any idea you have for a student who is looking for a summer activity.