All minors under the age of 18 must complete an employment permit application and get their permit before starting a new job. ✓ You MUST be a BROCKTON Resident;.✓ You MUST be between the ages of 16-21;. It requests personal information such as name, contact details, education history, employment record, and an undertaking that all information provided is true. Are you a United States citizen or legally authorized to work in the United States? Go to Boston Public Schools' Talent Ed homepage. STEP 1: Log into the Leave of Absence Online Portal and sign in using your BPS email address.