As full time students, it can get difficult to find jobs suitable for the age group. For age groups from 15-17, Freshman to Seniors, there are many jobs out there for teenagers in our local Indiana.

For Freshman, high school is very exciting and gives you an opportunity to see how life is going to be like in the future, being a senior, getting a job. All this may make you feel like you want a job as well to get a head start. Here are some workplaces that offer jobs to 15 year olds:

Restaurants:

• KFC Team Member – South Bend, IN
• Red Robin Shift Supervisor –  Mishawaka, IN
• Noodles and Company Team Member – South Bend, IN
• Olive Garden Dishwasher – Mishawaka, IN
• Diary Queen Team Member- Granger, IN
• Culvers Team Member – South Bend, IN

If you are interested in working at a food franchise, make sure to check availability at your favorite restaurants because there are many more that offer jobs for teens. Restaurant jobs can be a little difficult for teens but do offer a learning experience.

Since 15 year olds are so young,  jobs can be difficult to find other than restaurant workplaces. Another way to make your own money is by babysitting! You can easily babysit family friend’s kids in your own house.

Fortunately, for 16 year olds, employers get more comfortable with hiring a teenager because you can legally drive at 16. Here are some jobs open to 16 year olds:

Restaurants:

• Every restaurant listed for 15 year olds
• Auntie Annes Pretzels Team Member – University Park Mall
• Chick-Fil-A Back of House Team Member – Mishawaka, IN

Retail:

• Bath & Body Works Seasonal Sales Associate – University Park Mall
• Forever 21 Sales Associate – University Park Mall
• PacSun Sales Associate – University Park Mall
• Build-A-Bear Sales Associate – University Park Mall

Other:

• Cinemark Theatre Team Member – Mishawaka, IN
• Drive and Shine Team Member – South Bend, IN

Whether you are a Junior or a Senior, jobs are opening up for you once you hit the age of 17. Here are some jobs offered to 17 year olds:

Restaurants:

• Every restaurant listed for 15 and 16 year olds

Retail:

• Every retail job listed for 16 year olds
• Aldi Store Associate – Plymouth, IN
• GameStop Team Member – South Bend, IN

Other:

• Every job listed for 16 year olds

As teens finding jobs can be difficult but hopefully this article can be of use!There are so many other jobs available for access that can be found on this website: ZipRecruiter!!