Find the age students can start building their professional network on LinkedIn!

Answer: Must be at least 16 years old

Questions:

• What is LinkedIn and why might it be important for your career?
• What is one feature of LinkedIn that may be helpful for your future? Why?
•  Even if you are under 16 or do not have a LinkedIn profile, why is it important to be familiar with LinkedIn and how it's used?

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Behind the numbers (LinkedIn):

“Minimum Age” means 16 years old. However, if the law requires that you must be older in order for LinkedIn to lawfully provide the Services to you without parental consent (including using of your personal data) then the Minimum Age is such older age."

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Want a LinkedIn activity to use with your students (even if they are under 16)? Check out the NGPF Activity CREATE: A LinkedIn Profile

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About the Author

Mason Butts

After graduating from UCLA with a Master's in Education, Mason spent 5 years as a science educator in a South Los Angeles public high school. He is committed to supporting the holistic growth of all students and empowering them to live a life of relational, academic, and financial success. Now settled in the Bay Area, Mason enjoys facilitating professional developments and partnering with educators as they prepare students for a bright financial future. When Mason is not building curriculum or planning a training, he can be found cycling, trying new foods, and exploring the outdoors.