All minors under 18 years of age employed in the State of California must have a permit to work regardless if school is in session, unless the minor has a high school diploma or a GED.
To request a work permit and for more information:
B1-1 (Statement of Intent to Employ) Form
http://www.cde.ca.gov/ci/ct/we/documents/b1-1.doc
Child Labor Laws
http://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/ChildLaborPamphlet2000.html
Work Permit: Frequently Asked Questions
http://www.cde.ca.gov/ci/ct/we/wpfaq.asp
Santa Barbara County Education Office Career Education Programs and Resources http://www.sbceo.k12.ca.us/careers/employment.html
California Department of Education Work Experience Education Resources
http://www.cde.ca.gov/ci/ct/we/weeresources.asp
California Division of Labor Standards Enforcement
http://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/DLSE-CL.htm