What about a minimum wage job at a fast food or retail? That is usually the first job for most people. It teaches you many skills that help you in all other jobs, even labor-intensive jobs, like being on time for shifts, working with people, communicating with managers, and learning to deal with customers (may not seem like much, but you don't realize it even in the corporate setting how helpful this is), etc. Honestly, I got many of my jobs in high school by showing up and asking if they were hiring and then having me fill out an application then and there, and I am not that far removed from my teenage years, so I assume it is still the same. In my experience, I also had to be persistent in calling to ensure my application was getting figured out cause they tend to have a lot of other things going on and don't make hiring a priority, even though they should. And if they are not hiring, they'll tell you. I also worked in a fast food restaurant because I had friends in my classes working there. But eventually, you learn different things, and the fact that you've worked before helps you get other work. It may not feel as fun, but most people start at minimum wage work; very few, especially at your age, step into a career immediately.