What Kind of Jobs Are Offered to Teen Mothers?
The Department of Labor limits the number of hours that any teenager is allowed to work if under the age of 16 and prohibits teens under 18 from working in hazardous occupations. These restrictions limit the types of positions any teen can hold, including teen mothers. Motherhood can't be used as a determinate for teens who are seeking employment. The type of employment you can obtain will depend on what skills you offer the employer.
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Education
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Your level of education can help determine the type of job you will be able to obtain. Certain employers require that employees have a high school diploma or General Educational Diploma (GED) when applying for a position. If a position requires a certain level of education, the employer will notify you when you apply or in the job posting.
Experience
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Previous experience in a particular industry is helpful when searching for a position. While you may not be required to have any previous experience for a position, it can be helpful when attempting to find a job. In some cases, experience can be substituted for education.
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Skills
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Special skills can help you with finding a position. These skills do not necessarily have to come from past experience or training. Some examples of marketable skills are child care, tutoring or cleaning. You can offer these skills to individuals and work as a freelancer or as an employee to a company.
Training
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You can also obtain job training for a new position through various private organizations or through the workforce commission in your state. This training may be free in some cases. Some organizations and individuals offer apprenticeships that will allow you to obtain training for a job and possibly place you in a position after completion. Job Corps also offers career training for those ages 16 to 24.
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