I built TeenWork because I couldn’t find a safe way to get my first job in Vermont. Every job site was built for adults — no parent oversight, no safety checks, no way for a 13-year-old to actually get hired. So I built one. Every safety feature in this app came from real conversations with Vermont teens, parents, and local employers. — Aya, Founder & Teen
Verified local employers. Parent approval on every step. Built for Vermont teens ages 13–17 who want real earnings doing lawn care, pet sitting & neighborhood gigs.
Every feature in TeenWork was designed with one question: would a parent feel safe with this?
Every employer on TeenWork completes identity verification before posting a single job. Parents can see verification status on every listing.
No teen can accept a job without a parent’s explicit approval. Parents get notified instantly of every application, message, and job update.
Every message between a teen and employer is scanned in real time for grooming language, personal info requests, and off-platform contact attempts.
All neighborhood gigs — lawn care, pet sitting, snow shoveling — are posted by verified local Vermont community members, not anonymous strangers.
TeenWork automatically enforces Vermont child labor law hour limits by age. Work permits, hour caps, and restricted job types are flagged automatically.
Every teen has a one-tap emergency SOS button that alerts their parent immediately. A private Safe Word feature lets teens signal for help discreetly.
From signup to first paycheck in minutes.
Parent verifies their identity at signup so teens can't create accounts without a guardian's knowledge.
Based on age, location, skills, and available transport — not just keyword search.
One tap from the parent dashboard. Parent gets an AI safety report on the employer before approving.
Employers rate teens, write letters of recommendation, and the teen builds a real work history for college and beyond.
Teens, parents, and employers each get their own dashboard — designed for exactly what they need.
AI job matching, one-tap apply, work schedule, lessons, ratings, and your own portfolio of letters of recommendation.
Approve applications, block unsafe transport, review messages, set hour limits, and get safety alerts — all in one place.
Every other job site is designed for adults. TeenWork is designed specifically for teens, their parents, and local employers — all three in one place.
Parents verify their identity at signup, approve every job application, and control transport, messaging, and hours — all from their own dashboard.
Every message between a teen and employer is scanned for grooming language, personal info requests, and off-platform contact attempts — in real time.
Age restrictions, hour limits, and work permit requirements are surfaced automatically based on the teen's state — no guessing required.
Employers write verified letters of rec directly inside TeenWork. Teens download as PDF and use them for college, scholarships, and future jobs.
Structured listings with pay, age minimums, transport options, and distance estimates — not vague Craigslist posts.
In-app courses on work ethic, conflict resolution, pay negotiation, and labor rights — written specifically for teen workers.
Real feedback from families and employers across the US who use TeenWork every week.
Every message is on-platform and monitored. I get alerts if anything looks off. That peace of mind is worth everything.
I never knew how to talk to employers. The AI coach helped me write something that actually sounded professional.
Verified profiles, structured applications, and I can message the parent if I need to. Hired two great kids this summer.
The parent dashboard is so well done. I can see every job she's applied to, every message, everything. I feel like I'm right there with her.
I literally had no idea how to make a resume. It asked me questions about my skills and made one for me in like 2 minutes. Now I feel ready for real jobs.
As a parent of three teens, safety is everything. This is the only platform I'd actually trust my kids to use independently.
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TeenWork started in Vermont when our 13-year-old founder, Aya, couldn't find a safe way to get her first job. Every adult job site she tried had no parent oversight, no safety checks, and no way for a teenager to actually get hired. So she built one — and won Hack America 2026.
Today TeenWork serves teens, parents, and employers in communities across all 50 states — with the same mission it started with: make it safe, simple, and empowering for teens to earn their first dollar.
TeenWork Pro is completely free right now while we're in early access. Pro gives teens every tool they need to land more jobs, earn more money, and build a real career foundation.
Free users get limited daily AI calls. Pro members get unlimited — use the AI coach, job matching, and message helpers as much as you need.
Answer a few questions and get a polished, real resume you can download as a PDF — ready for jobs, college apps, and scholarship applications.
Ask the AI coach anything — how to negotiate pay, what to wear, how to handle a difficult employer. Real career advice written for teens.
AI writes your intro message to employers for you — professional, personalized, and age-appropriate. Stand out from other applicants instantly.
Pro members appear higher in employer search results and get notified of new jobs before free users — more visibility, more opportunities.
Free accounts can apply to up to 5 jobs at a time. Pro removes that limit so you can cast a wider net and maximize your chances of getting hired.
No credit card required. Pro is free during our early access period.
TeenWork connects teens and employers in communities all over Vermont — from Burlington to Brattleboro.
Lawn care, pet sitting & gigs in Chittenden County
Neighborhood jobs for teens near Williston & Shelburne
Teen yard work & dog walking in the capital region
Local jobs for teens in Rutland City & County
Suburban lawn care & pet sitting near Burlington
Teen jobs in Colchester, Malletts Bay & surrounding neighborhoods
Franklin County teen gigs & lawn care jobs
Windsor County teen employment & pet sitting
Seasonal teen jobs in the Lamoille Valley
Teen gigs in Washington County communities
Southern Vermont teen jobs in Windham County
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Control which transport methods your teen can use to get to jobs. Jobs where all allowed options are unavailable will be hidden.
TeenWork automatically scans every message for bad language and predatory patterns. The first two filters are always on and can't be disabled — they protect your teen.
All blocked messages are logged. Repeated violations are reported to the platform safety team.
Download all of your teen's data including applications, ratings, messages, and parental controls.
A personalized AI-written digest of everything your teen did this week — applications, earnings, ratings, messages, and lessons. Preview it here or send it to your email.
Receive the AI summary every Sunday morning
Include flagged messages and safety concerns
Include estimated hours worked and pay
Set a savings goal for your teen. They'll see a live progress bar on their dashboard to stay motivated.
Employers on this list are pre-approved — your teen can apply without waiting for your review each time. You can remove any employer at any time.
You can also trust an employer directly from the Approvals tab when reviewing a job.
Teens cannot apply to or receive messages from blocked employers.
Manage multiple teen accounts from one parent dashboard. Each teen has their own job history, settings, and approval queue.
Ask your other teen to share their invite code from their Profile tab.
Hi Alex! Find your next job. ⚡ …
Age 16 · Burlington, Vermont
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⭐⭐⭐⭐½ 4.5 avg · 4 completed jobs
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School hours: Mon–Fri 8am–3pm (unavailable)
Mon–Fri after 3pm
Sat–Sun 8am–12pm
Sat–Sun 12pm–6pm
June–August open schedule
🔒 Your address is never shown to employers or anyone else. It is only used to calculate how far away jobs are from you.
Tell the AI about yourself and it will write a professional bio for your profile — then hit Use This Bio to save it!
Hi! I'll help you write a great profile bio. Tell me about your skills, any past jobs or chores, and why you're a hard worker!
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When parent approves, declines, or employer responds
Red badge on chat when you have unread messages
Job matches, application updates, message alerts on your device
Get emailed when AI finds new jobs matching your skills
Parent approved, employer responded, job filled
Your activity digest every Sunday morning
Nudge if I haven't logged in for 7+ days
Text message for urgent alerts (job accepted, safety flag)
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Hey! I'm your AI Job Coach. I can help you prepare for interviews, understand your rights, figure out fair pay, or decide if a job is right for you. What's on your mind?
Tell me about your job and what you're earning — I'll coach you through how to ask for a raise or negotiate better pay, step by step.
Pick a topic or type your own question — I'll explain it in plain English, no legal jargon.
Short lessons to help you get better ratings, earn more, and be a great worker.
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Reviews and skill endorsements from employers — your professional reputation.
Employers endorse these skills after working with you. The more you have, the more trust you build!
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Employer letters vouching for your work. Use them for college, scholarships, and future jobs.
A letter from a real employer who hired you is more powerful than anything a teacher can write. It shows colleges, scholarships, and future jobs that real adults trusted you with real responsibility — and that trust was earned.
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Showcase your work to employers — photos, projects, and skills in action.
Add your first project — a lawn you mowed, a pet you cared for, a room you cleaned. Show employers what you can do!
Earn badges by working hard, leveling up, and completing milestones.
Opt-in rankings — only teens who choose to participate appear here.
Leaderboards are 100% opt-in. Your name and town will be visible to other TeenWork users. Your exact address, school, and earnings are never shown.
Ranked by number of badges earned
Ranked by total hours worked
Everything you need to do before, during, and after your first job. Check them off as you go!
Track every dollar you've earned and progress toward your savings goals.
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Follow every job app from first click to hired (or on to the next one).
Apply to some jobs to see your stats here!
Track every shift, see your progress, and build your work record.
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Post jobs · Review applicants · Stay compliant
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Ask me about child labor laws, work permits, safe job descriptions, or how to write a compliant teen job posting.
Parents and teens are more likely to apply when they see a verified employer badge. It signals your business is legitimate, safe, and serious about teen employment.
This badge will appear on every job you post, making your listings more attractive to teens and parents searching for safe employers.
AI fills the week based on teen availability. Approve or deny each shift.
No events yet — click "AI Fill Week" or approve/deny a shift to see updates here.
Tap any skill below to endorse it. Endorsements appear on the teen's profile and boost their visibility in job searches.
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A full picture of this worker's record — AI-compiled from jobs, ratings, hours, and reviews.
Letters you've written for this worker. They appear on the worker's profile.
Send one message to multiple applicants at once. Perfect for updates, scheduling, or letting everyone know a job has been filled.
We're a small, family-run yard care operation in Beverly, MA. We hire local teens every spring and summer for lawn mowing, weeding, and light landscaping. Great first job — we're patient, organized, and always pay on time.
Flexible weekend hours · Equipment provided · Always paid same day · You'll work alongside friendly adults
Complete steps to unlock more jobs, build trust, and show employers you're serious.
Every employer on TeenWork goes through an AI-assisted vetting check. Jobs from fully vetted employers show the Verified Employer badge.
AI analysis only — no hard credit pull, no SSN required. ~2 minutes. Parent approval required.
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Start free. Upgrade when you're ready to unlock the full experience.
Yes — while TeenWork is in early access, all Pro features are available for free. You'll be notified before any billing starts.
Each time the AI writes or suggests something — resume bullet, cover letter, coaching tip — counts as one request. Free and Pro accounts share the same AI service (Groq), but use separate API quotas so Pro usage never limits Free users and vice versa. During testing, both plans get generous access.
The Free plan is free forever. Pro unlocks more AI and advanced features. We never take a cut of what teens earn.
Give every student in your school or youth program a safe, parent-supervised path to their first job. Bulk signup, cohort tracking, and teacher admin seats.
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