If you are aged 14-17 you will need an employment certificate, also called working papers, in order to hold a job in New York State. Information for youth ages 14-17 for working papers, safety and health on the job, and filling out job applications.Please fill out the form entitled New York State Retirement System Option. To establish a complete pre-employment file, please complete the online application. Your application will be retained in active status for one school year. A. Have you graduated from senior high school? No information is available for this page. Frontline Recruiting and Hiring, Applicant Tracking for Educators. You are filling out a form designed for graduates, applicants with diplomas or degrees. I'm filling out an application for a job.